Write In Love: Hospital stay continued

Macie was admitted to the hospital Saturday, January 28th and was released Tuesday, January 31st, 2011.

Originally, they suspected it was meningitis. But no bacteria ever grew in her spinal fluid or any other test. Originally, her white blood cell count was very high, as was something with inflamination (sp) but with time and IV antibiotics, those both went down and pretty much lead the doctors to believe that whatever she had was viral. It took her a whole week from the day she originally got sick for her to smile again. I'm glad to say that today my sweet girl is 100% back to normal; smiling, scooting, clapping, and eating like a champ (nursing). I was so worried there for a while. Praise God for healing my little girl! We have been blessed by all the prayers from family members and friends. I am so thankful for our small group through church. I went four nights without having to make dinner; my friend Farah brought us dinner one night, then, Misty, from small group gave us two gift cards, then ALL the women in my small group (Misty, Kelly, Briana, Danetta, and Jennifer) all pitched in and brought us dinner, desert and some yummy snacks! We are so blessed and thankful to have these wonderful and kind people in our life! Briana even came over Friday to help me straighten up because I've been feeling so overwhelmed. I felt so much better by just talking with her. It's amazing what a difference that made. Yesterday, we checked the mail and Macie received a get well card from Briana and her husband, Justin. It's like every day we are getting another reminder of God's love and grace by the people He's placed in our life.

Miss Mace and daddy looking out the hospital room window.

Sunday evening, Macie's big brothers came for a visit. WOW how she perked up! It's so sad - you could really tell she missed her brothers and oh how they were worried about her! I love to witness the love my kids have for one another!

Mace-Mace Sunday evening. Brother's brought her some toys to play with!

Sunday morning. Sweetheart looks rough. =/

She loved hanging out by the window and checking out the construction going on below.

The sign on her door =)

Monday we were able to take her out of the room for a ride.

She enjoyed watching the trains go 'round.

Sweet girl and daddy checking out the fishies.

They have a Star Bucks in the hospital! Perry and I had to stop for some caffeine (which I normally do NOT drink) - we hadn't had much sleep in a couple days at this point.

We didn't find out about this place til the day we left! The Zone is a place area for the kids in the basement - sounds rough but it's not - mostly for older kids, but it was cool to check out!