A Weekend Away... Fri 20 - Mon 23 Oct 2006

Joseph had a bout of viral gastroenteritis, or viral GE, that resulted in a short hospital stay. The persistent watery stools caused his little buttocks to turn red first, then tiny blisters appeared, breaking into minute ulcers soon after. That's when we packed Joseph's FBO (full battle order) and promptly rode a cab to National University Hospital (NUH). I knew the doctor would suggest hospitalisation so I had my overnight things along too.

Thankfully by then his high fever and vomiting had ceased, also his URTI (upper respiratory tract infection) made only a brief appearance, thus we dealt mainly with his stool and buttocks problem. Joseph had an IV (intavenous) line inserted so that we could stop oral feeding to rest his digestive tract. His blood, urine and stool tests gave a picture of viral infection. Meanwhile, two different types of cream had been prescribed for his bottom to soothe the soreness and pain.

Praise the Lord, Joseph's stool frequency dropped significantly once the IV drip commenced, and his buttocks skin healed rather quickly so that we don't hear him scream in pain whenever he passes urine or stools. We were glad to be out of hospital on Monday, especially me, as I had not been able to sleep or rest very well in the noisy ward environment.

Home is indeed the best place to be. Thank You Jesus, for blessing us with a wonderful home, we love our little abode, every space, every corner. Of course above all, we love having You, Lord! Thank You for being our faithful God, hallelujah!