Typhoid McDonald takes down Evey

Hey Everyone,

So Typhoid McDonald gave us a visit today. Evey has had a runny nose for a few days now, and today she started messing with her ears. I took her in to the ER and waited 3 hours to be seen. As I knew she would, she had a double ear infection. The part that gets me is that it was only 15 minutes from when we were escorted back to the room to when we walked out the door. A quick chat, look in the ears, nose, and throat and listen to her chest... here's tylenol, motrin, and your antibiotics, have a nice night. I'm greatful the exam and diagnosis was so quick, but really why did we have to wait 3 hours before hand? The only reason I went in the first place was to get the antibiotics, I already knew what the problem was.

I guess I really shouldn't complain. There were a lot of other people there who had more serious things than us. I'm also greatful the army gives us such great health insurance that I can take my daughter into the ER for an ear infection and know I'm not going to end up paying a dime. I'm sure there are plenty of people who's kids have to wait out the weekend for this kind of thing, until they can be seen by their regular physician. Anyway, Evey is doing fine and feeling better.

I'm also greatful that Jake was here this weekend. It was nice not to have Mikey & James in tow at the ER. But even more important, it was nice to have him here with the family. This morning we had a great breakfast, wrestled and played together, then took morning naps. After lunch we went to the children's museum and then walked around the historic downtown of Fayetteville and went to the Chocolate Lady's shoppe for some yummy treats. After the scenic route home the kids all took naps and I got to cuddle up to my hubby and watch a movie. (If anyone likes witty comedy/chickflick you should rent "A Good Woman" with Scarlette Johannsen and Helen Hunt).

My point? Well, even though Typhoid McDonald has struck Evey there wasn't much damage and we're greatful for the many blessings in our lives. I hope ya'll are as blessed.

Elizabeth