Well... Perhaps I will let Jason come back and correct the details but for now I will write them as I understand them.
On Saturday Jason pointed out two lumps in his neck. They hurt... but not that bad.... But by the middle of the night, they were throbbing and causing intense pain. He went to ER. Basically the doctors gave him meds and said there was nothing else they could do and sent him home.
On Sunday, he was unable to sleep as a result of the constant throbbing pain. He went back Sunday night. This time he notified his neuro doctor and that doctor notified the ER doctor and things went a little better for meds and attention.
On Monday, he was admitted.
The doctor said, "You have swollen lymph nodes and a migraine. The lymph nodes may be infected. There could be surgical implications. Do you have a family history of CANCER?"
That "C" word got my imagination going... Terrifying...
On Tuesday, after a consultation with dermatology and a surgeon, it was decided that he would not need surgery and that they would treat it with meds. So for the next two or so days, they will observe whether the medication is working or not.
They did come to us today and say that they suggest that he uses a special drug that is not covered by our heath care. We would have to pay outright for it. It is quite expensive.
Also today, my new supervisory, Cathy, came to see Jason. She had gone to the principal and told him that Jason was in the hospital. She brought a red envelope from the principal. Principal Lai was so generous. His gift will pay for the special medications.
Isn't it strange how things just seem to work themselves out?
These pictures were at the entrance of the Taichung Science Museum.
Josie was able to take the picture... Jevin was just way too interested in that big, noisy toy in the background...
And we went to that play place in Carrefour after. The kids had a blast.
Josie found a friend. She actually lives in Changhua. Her English was spectacular. She didn't speak to Josie in Chinese at all.
So everyday I try to take the kids to see Daddy. Since McD's is so close to the hospital, we ate there today.
Like the hair? You've seen the movie "Something about Mary"... well, icecream does the same thing!
Josie found a new friend to run around with ...
He did NOT want to go home...
Jevin's school had a water fight. They invited Josie to play as well. It is her former school.
They let Jevin and his classmate play before all the big kids got there.
Jevin sat on all the water balloons.
In fact, he was happiest in the water.
Josie was happy to play with Jevin.
That means, she was happy to dump water on him.
Diddle Diddle Dumpling lost his shoe and wouldn;t let me put it on for him.
Ahhhh, a fun time had by all.
So apparently at this hospital, when you go to the ER you are actually going to the ERR... Or the Emergency Room Room...
Need I say anything more with this picture?
From my cell phone....
Well... Perhaps I will let Jason come back and correct the details but for now I will write them as I understand them.
Showing off her new pink helmet. It is amazing to see so many kids not wearing helmets...
Coming in to park and play for a while.
On this particular day, we rode to get breakfast and just stopped at the elementary school to ride around for a bit. It was nice. There were no other people, except for one jogger (jogging the wrong way on the track...) so she was quite free to go fast and slow and in circles without any chance of hitting anyone. This also gave her some experience with her hand breaks... VERY IMPORTANT, especially with new shoes on...
