Pneumonia!

Dear Family, Friends, and Prayer Warriors,

               Pneumonia! Whew, that’s a tough one…thank goodness for the spell check function!  Unfortunately getting pneumonia is even tougher on this girl than spelling it.  Last Monday, January 20, my breathing became more difficult and it was a struggle for me to keep my oxygen levels up.  Dad and Mom quickly identified my distress and we went to the doctor and I started taking prescribed antibiotics for pneumonia.  Thankfully I was able to have the antibiotics administered from the comforts of home.  I started feeling much better and then all the sudden Sunday morning, January 26, my oxygen levels just would not stay in a normal range.  I even had to have oxygen support on and off at home to assist my breathing.  It was evident that I needed additional care so Dad and Mom took me to the hospital.  Following several tests, it was decided I needed to be admitted to the PICU (pediatric intensive care unit) where I could receive the best care and have my symptoms monitored.  The doctors and nurses are very concerned about my pneumonia diagnosis, some of my electrolyte levels, and the high possibility of me having seizures.  They are poking me time and time again for IV’s and lab tests; I feel like a pin cushion!  How is a princess supposed to get her beauty rest with all these interruptions?  When I was diagnosed with pneumonia last week and sent home with medication, I did not think I would end up in the hospital. I would much rather be at home where I am comfortable and in familiar surroundings.

We know that God is in the details and we ask that you would please intercede on my behalf in prayer.

PRAYER REQUESTS

• Please pray for wisdom. 
  Pray that the doctors would have an understanding of my condition and my needs for recovery.
  Pray for Dad and Mom that they would know how to best advocate for me and discernment for my care.
• Please pray that I would have improved breathing and my lungs would become clear.
• Please pray that my Sodium levels would improve to a stable level.
• Please pray that I would get restful sleep.  I am very exhausted from all the pokes and tests.
• Please pray that I would be discharged from the hospital so I can be at my child dedication Sunday February 2, 2014

As mentioned, I hope to be home by Sunday so I can be dedicated.  If I am indeed home, you are more than welcome to join us for this special occasion.  The dedication will take place at the 8:30AM service at First Free Church of Rockford.

Thank you in advance for your prayers. My apologies that my hospitalization is the reason for writing to you today; believe me, thankful lists are much more enjoyable to compose! No matter the circumstances, your thoughts and prayers mean so much to me and my family.  I will write again soon with an update.

Love,

Adalynn