9/8 Update

Just a fairly quick note. I apologize for not updating more frequently on some amazing things that Carissa has once again tested negative for that could have meant some very severe potential problems. We never ceased to be amazed at God's faithfulness!

We do have a pretty urgent prayer request I wanted to get out to y'all. Carissa has been fighting a fever for around 11 days now. She generally has been acting like she felt pretty well. We took her to the doctor last Thursday since she had had the fever a few days and were told that she seemed fine and that it was probably just a virus. Her anemia has been pretty severe all summer but has not really gotten worse, but her hemaglobin was down some last Thursday. She actually did go up some on weight to an all time high for her so we were very thankful for that. Carissa appeared to get over the fever Friday so we went out of town but wound up coming back early because her fever flared up again on Saturday afternoon.

She has continued to run the low grade fever but had done very well since we got home. Pamela and I were remarking last night that she was making a lot of progress, eating well, and really starting to play more with better motor skills and showing a little more strength, even with the anemia. Then, around midnight Carissa started vomiting and was up most of the night with that.

Pamela is still at the doctor with her right now. Her fever is up to 102 and her anemia is worse that it has been since she was in the hospital after birth. She also has lost about a pound, which is a significant weight loss for her. We are waiting to hear right now if we are going to have to go to Texas Children's Hospital for a transfusion today.

Please lift Carissa up in your prayers.
Pray that the source of the fever and any potential infection is found and for wisdom for the doctors to know how to treat.
Pray that Carissa's body will produce and maintain the correct blood components.
Pray that we will have wisdom on asking questions and making decisions on how she is treated immediately and long term.
Pray that Carissa will be able to regain the lost weight and that she will be able to properly absorb the nutrients she needs and that she seems to struggle with because she has become a pretty good eater.
Thank y'all for your continued prayers. We are so thankful for how amazingly God has brought Carissa to this point and know that He has an amazing plan for her.

Yours and His,
Terry