No recipe today...

Last night I had to rush my baby boy (5 1/2 months) to the hospital. I put him to bed at 7pm and he woke up at 830 pm coughing and crying. I didn't realize it was him coughing at first; it sounded like my neighbors' dogs. I ran into his room and realized that he couldn't get a deep breath. I called an ambulance and my friend, Monica (BLESS YOUR HEART! I LOVE YOU!) ran over and got my daughter. The ambulance took us to the nearest German hospital and they gave him steroids to open his airways. No worries; he never actually stopped breathing, but it was so scary!!! After they gave him the steroids, we were taken to the children's hospital about 20 minutes away. They told me he had croup (inflammation of the upper airway). Two friends came to the hospital that night and one (Yaelmie, I can NEVER repay you!) stayed with me all night.

I was able to bring him home this afternoon but I am watching him carefully to make sure the cough doesn't come back. The doctor gave me steroids just in case, but I am hoping it doesn't come to that. And I would be crazy not to say a BIG thank you to Britteny for picking up a humidifier for Eric. I don't know what I would do without my friends. They have become my family over here and I am so grateful for all they do for me!

Eric was and is such a trooper. He was laughing and smiling at the hospital and even played for a little bit today when we got home. I am so proud of how amazing he is!

Please keep Eric in your thoughts and prayers. I hope my little boy gets better soon.

Recipes to come once we get rolling again here.....