Respiratory Infection at Nine Months

Two weeks ago, Charlotte came down with a respiratory infection. It isn’t COVID-19, we had that back in December, but rather a more mundane illness. Actually, the December bout of COVID-19, which we suspect was the third time we had it, was milder than this respiratory illness. Charlotte is feeling better now. Unfortunately, she shared with Crystal and I. Catherine has been resilient, which actually presents it’s own challenges since her energy level is far beyond anyone else’s.

Just how much energy does Catherine have after being stuck with a bunch of sick people all day?

This much energy.

Apparently this has been going around the school and many students/families have had it. So much that Catherine’s teacher sent out a reminder not to come to school sick.

The sinus pressure, sore throat, and coughing is difficult. But especially so for Crystal who – with our baby’s due date arriving soon – is unable to take most medication to mitigate the painful and troublesome symptoms. She’s been awake many nights now coughing. The auditors are also here for the first year of our grant and we’re trying to get everything done before the baby comes, so being sick on top of those things is really not helpful at all.

Please pray for health and healing. Especially that this will not complicate the baby’s arrival and that the baby won’t catch this after arrival. We have traumatic memories of Charlotte having extreme congestion as an infant and don’t want to repeat that experience.

Thank you all!

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  1. Emma says:

    Thank you for letting us know. Prayers up for each of you, especially Crystal and the baby. Also, prayers concerning the auditors and work. Wish I was able to be there to help out. Big Big Hugs to each of you. I love you guys. xoxo

    1. Charles says:

      Thanks Grandmom! It’s a little scary to be going through having a baby here, so far away, and being sick does not help that feeling at all!

      1. Emma says:

        You’re most welcome son. Oh gosh, I understand. Where is teleportation when we really need it??!! There’s A LOT of Prayers and Healing Vibes going out and up for you guys. xoxo Holding you guys close, especially Crystal and the baby that will be arriving soon!!

  2. Homer Wood says:

    Prayers for all ….

  3. ROSE GRABER says:

    Been praying for you every day. No matter what this is temporary…much much love!!❤❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

    1. Charles says:

      Thank you. It’s especially hard on Crystal. She can’t take most medication and has many anxieties around being sick so close to the baby’s arrival.

  4. Kathy Alderfer says:

    So sorry to hear of so much sickness in your family. Praying for you all to regain good health and for peaceful hearts and minds as you anticipate baby’s arrival.

    1. Charles says:

      Thank you. This illness in the last weeks – when there’s quite a lot of work to do as well – was not something we were planning for. It’s especially hard for Crystal who can’t take most medication and who was up coughing most of last night. She’s taking today to rest and, hopefully, will be feeling better tonight.

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