An Odd Effect of Illness
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Health on Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Even without the swine flu, this has been the sickest season in a long time for many families I know.
My friends report that their kids have been sick over and over again through the winter, and we’ve had the same thing at our house.
The toddler and the baby both had RSV, which caused a mild pneumonia in her and acute bronchiolitis in him. She had strep. They’ve both had a seemingly endless succession... READ MORE
Emma Gets Her Wish
Posted by Danielle Bean in News on Thursday, April 23, 2009
Have you read the amazing story of Emma Watson?
Emma was adopted when her 16-year-old birth mother changed her mind about an abortion at the last minute.
The now 9-year-old, born with a life-threatening, hypoplastic left heart syndrome, Turner syndrome, a chromosomal defect, was offered a “wish” from the Make-a-Wish Foundation.
She could have chosen anything. While other 9-year-olds might have opted... READ MORE
Sickness Safety
Posted by Danielle Bean in Health on Monday, February 16, 2009
Have I mentioned that we’ve been sick? Have I told you all about the fevers and the body aches and the vomiting and the sleepless nights?
Yes?
Oh.
Well, my family’s recent struggles with a sinister virus (we are on the mend!) started me thinking about the importance of keeping kids safe when there’s illness in the house. Medicating small children when you yourself are sick and/or lacking sleep can... READ MORE
Romance Abounds
Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Saturday, February 14, 2009
Over the past week, a nasty virus made its way through our family. The worst of its symptoms was a high fever accompanied by body aches and sometimes vomiting.
Last night, I saw the hours of 2 am, 3 am, 4 am, and 5 am as I rocked a feverish Daniel, wearing only a onesie, with a cool washcloth on his forehead. His fever would spike and cause him to throw up. He would cry and shake as I cradled him,... READ MORE
Baby Blaise
Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Friday, February 06, 2009
ANOTHER UPDATE: Blaise is home now with his family! Hooray! Arwen is exhausted, but she’s home, with her family intact. Thanks be to God!
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Arwen‘s newborn son is still in the hospital fighting a bout of RSV. He has shown much improvement, but not yet enough to be allowed home. You can read more details at her blog.
Please continue to pray for Arwen, Bryan, Camilla, and Blaise as they weather this... READ MORE
Seeking a Miracle
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Faith on Monday, February 02, 2009
Three weeks ago we took our daughter to the emergency room in the wee hours of the morning because she had developed croup and was having trouble breathing. I was 37 weeks pregnant at the time, and as we drove through the cold and dark, I said to my husband, “I really think we should definitely go with the name Blaise for this baby. Our family could use St. Blaise’s patronage.”
I didn’t know just... READ MORE
Hacking Through
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Family on Monday, January 12, 2009
A few months ago Lisa wrote about coping with running a household when the mom is sick. I’m aware of that challenge, especially since pregnancy often slows me down enough that some days I operate like I’m sick even though I’m technically not.
But I always forget how hard it can be to run a household when a KID is sick.
Camilla has croup. She is fine, but she was breathing badly enough that at 5:00... READ MORE
Finding Five
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Just me on Wednesday, November 26, 2008
I’ve heard from more than one person that it’s risky to pray to God for patience, because He will give you more opportunities to develop it, and generally these opportunities are not things you would have wished upon yourself.
Two days after I wrote it, I’m feeling a bit rueful about my post on Monday where I talked about making a resolution to ask God to help me rejoice in all circumstances, including... READ MORE
Dial Clean Hands Giveaway
Posted by Danielle Bean in Health on Friday, October 10, 2008
Just in time for cold and flu season—Dial is sponsoring a campaign for clean hands and illness prevention.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, washing your hands is one of the most important things kids and adults can do to keep from getting sick and spreading illness. And there’s no nicer way to get your hands clean than with Dial’s newest product: Dial Soothing White Tea Antibacterial Foaming Hand Wash.
If you create a 15-to-30-second long Campaign For Clean Hands video and upload it to YouTube, you’ll be eligible to win a trip to Washington, D.C. and $1,000. Check out the Dial website for entry details and more information.
But here, at Faith & Family Live!, you need only leave a comment on this post to be entered to win a free case of Dial Soothing White Tea Antibacterial Foaming Hand Wash for your family.
I’ll take entries until midnight on Tuesday, October 14 and draw a winner at random on Wednesday, October 15. You must have a U.S. shipping address to win. Good luck—and happy hand washing!
God Is Stronger Than Cancer
Posted by Margaret Berns in Features on Tuesday, August 19, 2008
By Margaret Berns
When Tina Robbins was diagnosed with co lon cancer in the spring of 2006, she didn’t feel afraid or angry. She felt ready to suffer well.
She did not know at that point how very hard it all would be.
The 41-year-old wife and mother of five from Bloomington, Minn., admits, “I thought, ‘Oh, God’s giving me this opportunity to suffer to save souls.’ Well, I was all on board. I’m... READ MORE
