Isn't it amazing how God uses faith and fear in such interchangeable ways. Sometimes fear precludes faith, but usually, faith is our way of dealing with fear. Faith wipes out fear.
Zachary has had a lot of trouble with his tonsils this year. He's had strep throat and/or tonsillitis six times since September. It works out to be another trip to the doctor and another round of meds and another sick boy about every five to six weeks . He's missed 21 days of school; thankfully he's a bright kid and hasn't suffered too much academically. But still, 21 days!
He's just not been completely healthy, and it is very difficult for a mommy to witness that! A couple of months ago I struggled with the idea of having his tonsils removed. It was a scary idea. I was, honestly, fearful. So I prayed for wisdom and peace. Zachary got sick again... and again. And each time it was just a bit worse than before. The antibiotics took longer to kick in. The fever spiked higher and stayed longer. No fun. So, after this last bout in April I was no longer fearful. I was eager and impatient to see the ENT and discuss this option of surgery. God answered my prayer and gave me the peace I was seeking.
Zachary is having his tonsils removed on May 15, less than two weeks away. This will be a pretty big deal for our little family. It's an out-patient surgery, but he will be put under anesthesia and he will be in pain when the drugs wear off. He's expected to miss 7 to 10 days of school as he recovers. The doctor said that Z will most likely lose weight because eating will be very difficult for about a week. He likes his food so this will probably make him grouchy! He'll be missing baseball, he'll be missing his buddies, he'll be missing more school.
Please pray for Zach and his ENT, Dr. McDowell, who will be removing those pesky tonsils. Pray for all of us, that the fear will be pushed out and cast aside and that faith and peace will reign. Thanks!
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3 comments:
I'll be praying here especaially as the days grow closer to the 15th. A good friend of Derek's had his tonsils removed last month during spring break. He did lose some weight, but is doing great now and he feels TONS better! How great will it be when Z is all healed and you won't have to see him sick so often. Maybe next year he can even shoot for perfect attendance :)
We'll be praying for him. I will tell Easton and he will add him to his nightly list. If Zach is up to it, we'd love to come visit during his long recovery at home. Let us know what you think.
We will also be praying for all of you. It is not fun at all to watch your child sick, so having his tonsils removed in the end will be a good thing.
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