Jed didn't go to school on Friday until the swap result was cleared from Whooping cough. Thankfully, one of the school mums took Jed to play with her son, so Anita and Reg could have a bit of rest as well as doing some grocery shopping. Reg was happy that he could remove his mask at home when Jed was not home. Anita put the mask on just in case she is a carrier.
Unfortunately Jed was coughing very badly in the middle of the night. Anita just could not sleep used the time to pray that he really didn't have whooping cough. The fear was huge for Jed might have passed it to his school friend and his family. As to Reg, he will need to be totally isolated from the family as well. It was an absolute restless night as Jed kept coughing continuously. Strangely, he was much better by day time. The family praised God when the doctor told them that Jed is definitely clear. It was such a huge relief.
Reg on the other hand felt great and in a much better form than Jed and Anita. Initially today was a day for father & son bonding, but becuase of Jed's cough and Anita needed to take her mother-in-law to city, Anita's sister came to the rescue to mind Jed in her house. The family just thanked God in providing timely help through the kindness of others.
Reg recently has been sharing with Anita about a Bible passage that talks about the ostrich in Job 39:13-18 "For God did not endow her with wisdom or give her a share of good sense," yet God's providence made man speechless. The passage gave the family a great sense of hope in God, for at times, there is a sense of helplessness or lack of control which deflates their spirits. Yet they are reminded their sovereign God continues to provide and protect the young even to those who lack wisdom and with little sense.
Reg will go for a PET scan very early on Monday at RPA. Once again, he needs to stay away from home for 6 hours becuase he will be radioactive and it is not good for Jed. He has to go on his own while Anita take care fo Jed. The family is not only learning to fit in with the different needs of each family member, they have realised a time to be together is not to be taken for granted.
The result of the scan is important, yet the goodness of God that has guided them so far in this journey really help the family to trust their good God in all things. They thank Him for the peace that transcends all understnading.
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