do you remember this photo? how good is God and thankful for UCLA and our donor family...
Well, whatever it was is really gone. The pediatricians are chalking it up to a plain old virus... Seth had labs on Monday and came back with flying colors! Isn't that great? No sign of foul play with the liver, so that was a relief. We went to UCLA today and visited with his doctors who marvel at how healthy and robust he is. We have a plan to meet with a different allergist, one that works with transplant kids. That way we can formulate a plan to get Seth eating a healthy well rounded rice diet.. no, I jest. A well rounded balanced diet that is vitamin rich and gives him all the calcium he needs too. In order to do that, we need to really ascertain what foods he can tolerate and which to steer clear of. Right now we are just really cautious with all foods that have shown slight to high levels of allergies. He's really into eating these days and can put away quite a lot, it's super fun to watch and enjoy. So, beans and rice and fresh fruits and steamed veggies... plus some chicken here and there. Shouldn't we all eat like this?!
We were given another 8 week reprieve from UCLA. That's how well our little guy is doing! We still marvel and bask in the wonder of this little child God has entrusted to us. It's not always easy and then sometimes it's really easy... we just walk by faith, ever believing God for Seth's health and life. We are in a constant state of faith as it is the only way to really survive this things, the highs and lows. And really, not just to survive it., but to find joy again. To live a life reflective of God's majesty. His grace and omniscience. We are forever in His care anyway, to be reminded of it daily or situationally is only an opportunity to appreciate what already is. God already is and always has been............ (you fill in the blank).
We rejoice today for the love we have in this house and family. For the friendship we share and the bond of prayer we share with you too. It's priceless and really, acts of Agape. You know that saying practice random acts of kindness? Well, I say, practice random acts of Agape... and maybe not even randomly but faithfully. It pleases God who is ever watchful in His kindness and love.
Be blessed this week as you seek God's face...
Much love,
Sam
You have really captured the essence of drool Sam!
ReplyDeleteI have been praying all week and I am so happy to hear a good report.
I purposely did not contact you as to not interfere with your Drs suggestions.
Yes, if we all ate that diet, we would all have much better health!!
There is a company called "Metagenics" that sells to physicians only. They have a product called "Ultraclear for kids" that I have used with allergic kids. It may be a product (It is rice based and non-allergic) that your Drs may approve of. You can use it as a shake with added fruit for a great snack. It has probiotics and other nutrients.
Much love to you and your family.
Continued prayers for the Lord to continue to bless Seth with good health.
Sorry...the product is called "Ultracare for Kids"..(not "clear"...) those are other products (detox) from the same company!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I will look into them... sounds good.
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