on the eye

just a little update on the very tiny piece of tissue called graham's cornea. the cultures grew out bacteria and fungus. there was initial improvement with the antibiotic drops as the bacteria was treated, but fungus is slower-growing and slower to die also. we had one night where the doc thought we could space out the drops at night (hurray!) and then they found the fungus, so we are back on the hourly regimen with 4 different kinds of drops. after 24 hours on this treatment, the doctor was amazed at the progress. how very encouraging for us! we are not out of the woods as there are deep gouges in this very delicate and important part of the body. these have to be watched carefully probably for weeks to come, but we are doing well.
 here are some things we are so grateful for:
-graham's cooperative nature...he whistles at the doctor's office, gives hugs after his drops, tells you honestly if the drop made it in or not. he has to stop playing to get drops and he wears sunglasses all the time, but he really is not limited physically. i'm so grateful for his response

-the prayers of his siblings for him that challenge our hearts...for healing, but if God chooses not to fully restore his eye, for contentment with that lot

-the incredible kindness of our friends and church family. within a few hours of the news spreading to friends about the eye, we had meals for arranged for a week. i feel a little guilty about that since we are doing ok really, but we are so grateful and humbled. the kids have noticed this kindness too with notes and little gifts from friends. how sweet for them to recognize and appreciate Christ-like community.

-my husband is precise! he has carefully organized the drops into a schedule.

-adam knows how to work the night shift! he stays up all night (sometimes there is a mental battle when he is alone to keep his mind from the worst case scenarios) and sleeps in the day

-the cornea specialist we have to see is wonderful and she works at the hospital where we have to go with our residency insurance, so we do not have to worry about bills. grace.