We are heading to the ER, Anna's left leg is severely swollen around the knee.  It is completely limp, it seems like the knee is dislocated, maybe even the hip.  PLEASE PRAY. Anna... Read More
Posted by: rgrylls on 2007-11-02 09:49:16
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We went to the ER regarding Anna's leg.  Her left femur (thigh-bone) is broken just above the knee.  It's not just a little fracture, it's completely broken, and quite far displaced.... Read More
Posted by: rgrylls on 2007-11-02 14:49:54
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Current health status: Richard:   In fine health Lael:   Fever, feels like throwing up, in bed all day (note – not morning sickness J ) Miah:   Tired,... Read More
Posted by: rgrylls on 2007-11-04 15:51:01
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Lael, Jake and Bliz are all feeling better this afternoon, the 24-hour bug lasted just about exactly 24 hours… J   Many thanks to Josh for coming over and helping us out today.... Read More
Posted by: rgrylls on 2007-11-05 19:28:34
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We went to see Dr. Haman this afternoon regarding Anna’s broken leg.   He took a couple new X-rays, and announced that it was looking good, we shouldn’t mess with it, and sent... Read More
Posted by: rgrylls on 2007-11-06 18:17:37
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Anna’s leg was quite swollen today, we are putting ice on it again to try to keep it down, and we are doing both Tylenol and Motrin round the clock now to keep her pain down.   If you... Read More
Posted by: rgrylls on 2007-11-07 20:36:05
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Anna had an OK day, we are kinda concerned about her leg, since the splint/bandage is quite flimsy, and we can still easily get some crunchy/popping sounds when we pick her up.   Despite... Read More
Posted by: rgrylls on 2007-11-08 20:59:03
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We had a visit from Child Protective Services Friday afternoon.   I’m not sure of the whole procedure, but it sounds like the local police department has to get involved, they consult... Read More
Posted by: rgrylls on 2007-11-10 20:36:00
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Bubba slept through the night quite happily last night – thank you all for your prayers! We went to the orthopedic doc. again this afternoon.   The X-ray showed that Anna's leg... Read More
Posted by: rgrylls on 2007-11-13 20:03:23
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Last night’s blog seems to have gotten deleted.   I’m not sure how.   If you left a comment, it got wiped also.  For any of you who missed it, it essentially said... Read More
Posted by: rgrylls on 2007-11-15 20:35:51
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We went up to Toledo today to see the orthopedic pediatrician.   He was real nice and extremely competent.   Long story short, Anna now is wearing a cast, called a “long leg... Read More
Posted by: rgrylls on 2007-11-16 20:46:43
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We had a busy weekend, we took the whole family on a day-trip to Wauseon on Saturday, to try to get the hyperbaric treatments finished up.   Anna now has just three days left before... Read More
Posted by: rgrylls on 2007-11-19 20:37:51
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The house is in uproar because Jonathan (Anna’s 2yo brother) just went on the potty for the first time.   Wow! Anna is doing OK, we still give her Tylenol when she seems... Read More
Posted by: rgrylls on 2007-11-21 18:25:43
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We had a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration yesterday.   We spent the day at the Erickson’s house, and enjoyed some great turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie, amongst many other... Read More
Posted by: rgrylls on 2007-11-23 22:20:32
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One of my favorite quotes is by C.S. Lewis:   “It is not your business to succeed, but to do right; when you have done so, the rest lies with God”.   Whether my family,... Read More
Posted by: rgrylls on 2007-11-25 19:01:40
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Anna did well at her EEG this morning.   We should get the results later this week.   She was very relaxed (again) all day.   She had quite a lot of boogers again today, (sorry,... Read More
Posted by: rgrylls on 2007-11-26 20:52:44
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Anna went to visit her new GI doctor today.   He didn’t have much to report, except he wants to test her stools to check if she has bad bacteria in her belly giving her the runs.... Read More
Posted by: rgrylls on 2007-11-28 20:37:51
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Anna had her last visit to Wauseon for hyperbaric treatment today.   We have seen a dramatic improvement in Anna’s relaxation and alertness, and praise God for working through that... Read More
Posted by: rgrylls on 2007-11-29 21:29:27
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Anna had a good day today, she hung out with me while Lael had one last day of freedom before I go to England tomorrow.   Last time I left on a trip, Bubba threw up for 24 hours.  ... Read More
Posted by: rgrylls on 2007-11-30 19:48:08
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