Who Knew...

....that tart cherry juice concentrate could help Ella?!  So, I recently learned from a pfapa mom (who posted on my blog and recommended the tart cherry and a great pfapa facebook page) that tart cherry juice could help with inflammation and hopefully prolong the in between cycles of Ella's episodes.  I found some at whole foods this weekend - here is the one I bought and it's cheaper on amazon - tart cherry concentrate.
I mix a tablespoon with some lemonade and she loves it. I tried it with water and she would have nothing to do with it. Needs to be mixed with a drink that contains sugar. I also bought her some dried tart cherries. She loves raisins and thought she would like this as well.

Ella is due another episode any day now and so far as been fever free. Not sure it's from the cherries or just the fact that her episode hasn't happened yet. I was able to send her off to school this morning (her first day back in 8 days!!!). Prayers that she stays healthy and has a fun day.

The verse I will say over and over again in my head today --

For I am the Lord your God
    who takes hold of your right hand
and says to you, Do not fear;
    I will help you. -Isaiah 41:13

Ella back to school this morning, looking cute in her matilda jane dress. 

I pray she stays healthy this week.