Since his diagnosis, Jackson has stayed home from the giant cesspool of germs otherwise known as school. He's happy to be at home with his full-time dad, wild-child little brother, and teething baby sister (pray for Darrell too!). Angy works close by, so she goes home for lunch every day to see her lively brood, and she's off on Wednesdays. What a blessing.
Although Jackson has pain in his legs and stomach from the blockage, you'd never know it. He frequently smiles, blows kisses, and signs, "I love you." Thankfully, Jackson has always had a high threshold for pain (but a low threshold for bandaids, which is another story for another day). As my dear friend Betsy said, it's a lesson for all of us that even when we're in pain, we don't have to be a pain.
Jackson has never been able to communicate pain that's not outwardly obvious. He does whine a bit occasionally, but it's usually impossible to know why. One recent morning, however, Jackson suddenly began whining loudly as he sat at the shared computer in the living room. Angy ran over to see liquid dripping down his face and Christian standing next to him with an empty glass. The wild child had poured a drink over Jackson's head to force him to get up from the computer. Christian wanted his turn early, but Jackson didn't budge. Good for him.So he won't have to share with his computer-obsessed brother (wearing a superhero cape in the photo), Jackson is getting an HP notebook as an early Christmas present, which he can also take with him to the hospital. Jehovah Jireh—the Lord provides.
We truly appreciate all of you who have responded with encouraging messages, who are followers of Jackson's blog, and who are praying. Hopefully, we'll know more soon.
Wait for the LORD; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the LORD. (Psalm 27:14)While I'm waiting, I will worship Him.
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