Tonight, I find myself sitting in the hospital by the bed of our sweet Katie. Katie was admitted to the children's hospital on Sunday for a Urinary Track Infection which was caused from severe chronic constipation. She had a high fever and a distended belly. After 2 days, her fever got better but her belly remained the same. Twenty-four hours later, she spiked another fever. After multiple tests and x-rays, the doctors have decided that her digestive system is not working correctly. In order for her digestive system to heal and hopefully repair itself, Katie had to have a PICC line, Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter. A PICC line is a catheter that goes in a large vein under her arm and ends at the main artery leading to her heart. It will allow Katie to receive nutrients through her vein. The doctors will also be able to take blood out of this line, so that, she will not have to be stuck every morning.
In addition to the PICC line, Katie had to have a NG Tube put in her nose that leads to her stomach. This tube will suction out any stomach gases and fluids, so they do not enter the small intestines.
Hopefully, by Monday the inflammation in her digestion track will have gone down enough for the doctor to do an Upper GI and Lower GI Scope.
Today, when Katie had these procedures done, she was given Versaid but she was awake. She knew the nurse was holding her down and she didn't like it. However, before Mrs. Brenda left the room, Katie reached for her hand and smiled. This simple act reminded me of the forgiveness of Christ. He does not like our sin but He loves us and is ready to forgive.
Katie may not ever be able to read, be able to have children, or be able to eat solid food by mouth but she can forgive and show love just like Christ. She is a blessing in my life and has a lot to teach me. I love you my sweet girl.
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