Eczema & Sweet Brothers

Here are 2 pictures to give you a little idea of what Michael's skin looks like. The pictures actually make his skin look better than it does in person. I really cringe most of the time when I look at his sores. We're going to see an allergist for a 1 year check-up on May 4 so please be praying for some new insights as to what else he's allergic to besides cats and possibly dogs and rice.

Jon was in Walgreens while the boys and I stayed in the car. I heard the boys giggling and copying each others' sounds/words, so I looked back and saw this. Michael tries to hold Jonathan's hand quite often but usually Jon Jon doesn't enjoy the hard squeezes. Today they both had the best time and it brought a huge smile to my face and joy to my heart. Ever since Jonathan's become mobile it's been a bit harder for Michael to share, since all Jonathan wants to do is copy his brother. So you can understand why little moments like these are treasured! I pray they will grow up to be best friends.

New Pictures!

My Baby is THREE!

MD at 1 year.
MD at 2 years!

MD at 3 years!

The moment Michael entered this world I knew my life would be changed forever. The very first time I laid eyes on him I wept in amazement at the indescribable joy and beauty that his presence brought to our family. As I look back on the last three years of my precious one's life, I smile thinking of the bright mind God has given him, his silly sense of humor and the way he greets me in the morning, "Mommy, did you have a good night sweep?" But if I were honest, I mostly feel sad about the moments of joy that I feel were "stolen" by his skin problem. He has had to endure so much discomfort. The poor child has horrible allergies which spur an ongoing problem with extreme eczema, which causes behavioral issues and sleeping problems. We still get up in the middle of the night to reapply lotions to his sores which he creates by the incessant scratching. I know there are worse things to endure, but I truly hurt for him and desire for this hindrance to be dealt with once and for all. We will soon start a gluten and dairy free diet to see if these suggestions will help. We've tried literally everything else. This diet will drastically change his life and ours, so please offer suggestions and pray for the healing of his skin.