Royal Cuties: No, This is a Bummer!

Ryan went to the doctor on Tuesday because his knee was swollen and sore. The doc said it was probably bursitis, but put him on an antibiotic just in case. The swelling got much worse Thursday. We noticed it when he changed into his pajamas to watch the Phillies game that night. I was concerned because he was supposed to leave for Phoenix early Friday morning and clearly, the antibiotics he was taking were not working. We called the doctor and our chiropractor friend, Bryan, came over to take a look. It was decided that we needed to go to the er.

So, after much waiting, and a Phillies win, they admitted him! with a "skin infection". -I know, sounds gross, but really it just looked like a Popeye shin and knee. They're not sure what was initially wrong with his knee last Tuesday, but that appears to be better. The doctors put him on IV antibiotics to knock out the infection, that's why he's still there. The infectious doctors are calling it "cellulitis", and we need to make sure that the infection clears up before it spreads anywhere else. The good news is he's not in any pain and he feels fine (no fever, etc). We're not sure when the medicine will work enough for him to come home - but this afternoon would sure be nice!

Some of you may remember 6 years ago, when my dad was so deathly ill in Jefferson Hospital. That whole episode that led to open heart surgery started with a swollen and infected finger (a skin infection!). So this hits close to home for us, and we're glad that they're taking this seriously and getting it figured out before it gets out of hand.

Anyway, please pray for Ryan - that the doctors would know what's wrong, that Ryan doesn't stress about work and the business trip he's missing, that God would heal him. God has a purpose in this hospital stay - we just don't know what it is yet. Oh, and you could pray for his wife and kids too. ;)

Here are some pics of the family fun we had in the hospital:

Someone couldn't get enough of her Daddy!