Hi... it's been a busy week here at the Fong house! Max has finished up kindergarten and we had a week packed full of parties, papers and of course, a cold snuck in there somewhere... It's been so nice to have my three boys home with me- I so miss Max when he's at school and having him home has been a complete pleasure. The three musketeers follow each other around with squeals, laughs and chase. Is there anything better on earth?
In my readings this week, I was so impressed and moved by this scripture, I couldn't wait to share it with you...
1 Peter 1:6-9
In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, 7 that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ, 8 whom having not seen[a] you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, 9 receiving the end of your faith—the salvation of your souls.
That revelation? That is the certainty that with Christ we can endure and bear any trial and are they singular, no, there are various trials to be had... what is expected or required? Genuiness of faith.. and what proceeds from that, the revelation of Christ. Oh, so rich. and it goes on... the end of your faith is the salvation of our souls. I really love this. I am able to struggle and stretch and know that God is still on the Throne and Steadfast...
Seth has been suffering the past week with an allergic reaction causing him all over body itching and an eczema patch on each cheek that looks painful. He is on the mend as of today, as we have worked diligently to keep his skin hydrated, clean and cool. He has been up all hours of the night itching and scratching and crying out for reprieve- unfortunately we have had to break out the 1% hydrocortisone cream to calm the skin. We save it for really necessary times as the stuff is so terrible for you long term. We are interested in his immediate needs as well as long term!!! The source of the reaction is unknown at this point, so we are just careful to keep him on the very restricted diet and away from airborne allergens from bushes and trees (when we can). Alhtough today we did do a skin test with goats milk that failed. He broke out in mild hives in the area we touched the milk to. This is such a sad thing... we have very limited directions to go in regard to a milk substitute with the proper fat content for brain growth, etc, etc. I am still researching and it looks as though Seth may have all these other allergies as well as Birch Tree Pollen allergies. He has reacted to many of the fruits and/or vegetables on the lists. Our appointment with the allergist (again) is this coming Friday at UCLA. So please be in prayer for some direction and definitely for efficiency in having him tested. We are going to need to see a dietitian to help Seth have a well rounded, varied diet...
We hope your week is full of wonderful love as you celebrate Father's Day. Me, well, I am turning 35 this week and that does not scream excitement, I must say...
With love from us to you.
Sam
Glad to hear all is well.
ReplyDeleteAfter one year, there is nothing in Milk that is necessary for a human being...thats why animals wean from their moms..
Do you have him on omega fats and DHA?
You can add that to his food.
And correcting the gut issues with the Ultra care for Kids will help the allergies..
Of course a holistic physician can help you with that and hopefully work with your Dr's.
I can research some in your area if you'd like.
Don't want to give you any more info outside of the sensitive circumstances of Seths condition but there is much that can be done to work with his diet.
Hopes and prayers for direction!
Sam, I just read this post... happy belated birthday, first of all! I am not far behind you, turning 35 in August.
ReplyDeleteSecondly, regarding the milk situation: are you still nursing him? In his special case, extended breastfeeding might be very useful... I know that in the US, it is common to wean a baby around 12 months but worldwide it is very accepted to keep nursing for a few more years. Breastmilk has amazing qualities, as you know, that don't go away after 12 months... and it has fat too. Anyway, just wanted to encourage you that if you happen to still be nursing, don't be in a hurry to give it up. :-)
Love to the whole family!
Anna