10.21.13 Doggie Paddle

It seems that I have forgotten how to swim. 

I've never been the best swimmer, but darn it, I could make it across the pool and back with out any floatation devices. Last month, while Aimee was sick, I was grasping for the side of the pool or for the arm of a swimmer passing by in the neighboring lane. I felt ragged. Thin. My arms are still trembling and my legs are weak as I attempt to float on my own. It probably isn't pretty. Some moments I am impatient, unproductive. But, I'm paddling and the pool hasn't bested me yet. 

This smile keeps me paddling:

Aimee was officially cleared at the beginning of this month, although her doctor (and even some of her family) are concerned about her beginning school. Last year, she rarely was able to attend due to illness. This year, she has already missed several weeks. We have done our best to keep her well, but I do wonder if there is more we can do. I value her doctors' abilities to deal with sickness as it arises, however, the only suggestions they have offered for preventing illness are washing hands, steroids, and keeping her home. We have added nutritional changes and some supplements, but are open to more ideas.

For this reason and several others, I would like to consult a homeopathic doctor. Anyone have a recommended one in our area? I am hoping to solve the sleep dilemma, which I am quite certain contributes to her difficulty kicking common colds. I am also hoping to have help finding replacements for some of her medications that may be contributing to both issues.

This summer we again pursued getting Aimee covered by disability insurance and again were denied. However, at the recommendation of a friend, we applied for children's state health insurance provided on basis of financial need and all three of our kids were approved. We are trying to figure out what this means for Aimee, but are very hopeful that equipment costs will be covered (it is time to replace some equipment, fix broken pieces on her chair, and get her bed) and maybe even monthly medical expenses will be reduced (min $960/month). Praying that we would continue to have peace in God's faithfulness to provide.