Saturday, January 24, 2009

The rat died! The rat died!!

I have never been so happy at the death of an animal!

We received news this morning that the rat that was infected with Abigail's "botulism" has died. We are very happy at the death of this rat because it means that Abigail really does have botulism, which is a reversible disease. Our fears of muscle disorders or other diseases has lessened significantly, but still pray that we aren't thrown a curve ball.

Abigail's progress is certainly slow, but she also never got as sick as they are used to seeing when infants are infected with botulism. So she has a very unusual case of botulism, but the rat tells us that it is botulism (I haven't found out how accurate the rat test is, but I am going to ask today).

Continue to pray for healing for Abigail and strength for us.

6 comments:

geniene simrak said...

Oh PRAISE GOD!!!!!

Angela said...

That's wonderful the rat died! I know you wanted to ask the doctors how accurate the test is. Did they test on several rats or just one?

Anonymous said...

Wonderful news! We'll continue to pray!

Bethany, Pete and Ryne

Anonymous said...

We rejoice with you!
What a merciful and loving Lord we serve!!!
May God strengthen you and give the peace that only He can give.
In Jesus Name
AMEN
OPC

thesorensen5 said...

Awesome news! Thank God! We will continue to pray for strength for all of you, and especially healing for little Abigail!

The Sinks said...

Yay, so glad! Praising God with you, and continuing to lift up the prayers.