Independence Day

So, this year, we are not only celebrating the country’s independence, we are also anxiously awaiting independence from the ever-present impetigo we’ve been dealing with for weeks now.  Jonah’s first break out on his hip (see last post) was about cleared up,


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when we started seeing these nasty sores everywhere.

Ear

Finger

Legs

Hip

Back & Neck

Head (even way above ear)

Side

Doctor said these are Bullous Impetigo.  Jonah’s on oral antibiotics now (AGAIN!).  We were trying to avoid the antibiotics (treated with prescription antibiotic ointment before), but it can’t be helped.  We’re just trusting God that with all the antibiotics Jonah’s had throughout his short six years, that he doesn’t grow immune to them.  And, as always, Jonah’s not complaining.  He is and always has been quite a trooper!

And now, on to what I “promised” in my last post—a clip of the “swimming hole” here at the house that Jake has cleared out around.  While the rains from Tropical Storm Debby have caused havoc on much of our county (and I’m so sad about the loss so many have endured), it did wonders for this swimming hole.  It has already gone down since these pictures/video, but this was it shortly after the rains and the boys are so enjoying it.  Oh, the joys of country living J