Eli's arm is broken

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Elijah's arm with the rod is broken.

A series of events this evening ended with us at the ER to discover that the arm with the rod is broken and the rod is not in its rightful place. The ER docs will splint the arm and send Eli home with pain meds. Tomorrow, we will pursue with the Shreveport docs what they want us to do. Will keep you posted.

Swine flu symptoms were rampant in the ER. I kept Eli far away, but pray we stay infection free. David too!

Despite the end to the day stinking, I had a lovely Mother's Day. My brother brought over pizza for the whole family so that the three moms didn't have to do anything. So sweet!

To all the moms out there, I hope your day was delightful. To all of the extraordinary moms out there, I hope the day had a flare of ordinary!

Love you all,
Melissa

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Miss Kate said…
I was just obsessively checking blogs one more time before I head to bed...and read yours with wide eyes. I'm so sorry about Eli's arm!! We will be praying. Keep me updated as you have time...I'll check the blog and my email.

Much love!
May 10, 2009 at 10:46 PM
Anonymous said…
I will check blog regularly is you have info to share.
Praying and loving you all.
Grandma B
May 11, 2009 at 7:45 AM
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