Keep On Keeping On

I toyed with titling this post "Struggling Along," but I didn't want to be too depressing! Adam is home from the hospital, and his medications helped so much. He did a little video thanking the hospital staff for his good care. (He's kind that way. They were not always eminently competent.) 

But as the steroid doses have tapered down, his symptoms are returning. His tongue is swelling; his pain is increasing. He's had much difficulty swallowing and especially eating. He is "soldiering on," as they say. 

The new ENT in Greenville said his symptoms are not a result of allergies. Good to know. He also refers Adam to a rheumatologist. The opthamalogist on Wednesday confirmed that Adam still has active Adenovirus in both eyes. A long regimen of steroid drops will keep his eyes under control. We just need a doctor for his mouth/throat to do the same! He returns to our P.T. today, and we hope she will prescribe an ongoing dose of steroids to manage his pain and symptoms until either 1) a diagnosis is found or 2) both viruses run their course and his symptoms go away.

Phew! What else have we been doing? Honestly, we've devoted so much of our time to his health, we haven't done much else. I have been painting, however. I've sent out many packages in the mail to customers! Very exciting. If you want to see my M.K. Christiansen Watercolor facebook page, click here. If you want to see what cards I have right now, click here.

I loved painting this rooster.

The chicken cards were requested by a friend.

Lavender:

Geraniums:

This is my favorite of the orange tulip buds yet.

The piece below is larger, 9" x 12". It was a commission for a friend, for her husband. A bit tricky, but I enjoyed it.

Adam has worked on his youtube video channels whenever his speaking voice has allowed him too. He taught Bible study on Tuesday night and met some workmen at the church today. Life goes on.

Guess what happens tomorrow?! Baby Isaac is coming for a visit! His parents are coming along too (heehee!) We are so very excited. Next week will include a lot of family vacation time. I'll check back with you later!