Update Continued...

We have stayed on the well road for a while now. Very very happy, but also very very frustrated that I still get reminders that this could return at any moment. These reminders are the minor symptoms that Ella seems to experience every other week without the big fever. She will still complain of stomach ache, joint pain, sores in the mouth, and dark circles under the eyes. Now I am thrilled Ella has been able to enjoy life to the fullest, but I want for all the symptoms to be gone. Today, Ella was really complaining of sore legs (this is two weeks from her last 'minor' episode). She even had me look at her legs to make sure there were not any scratches or bruises on them. Of course I poured her a big ol glass of cherry juice and this afternoon she stopped complaining.

It is just confusing still, and I worry the second I breath a sigh of relief, the episodes will return with a vengeance. I stay alert and continue my education with this syndrome and ways to help Ella naturally. In fact, I am going to put more energy in posting recipes of the healthy foods we are eating. I am doing it slowly but I really really believe that the right foods can heal!  Meals are much easier for me to plan for but it's snacks, treats, etc that I am struggling with. Ella loves loves a snack and a dessert. Cookies, ice cream, chips, etc are things she gets occasionally but has more times than I should allow. I am trying to find substitutes for these foods and still bring the same excitement to her. Her brother, Hayes, has eczema pretty bad and I have also read that eating the right foods prevent minor skin ailments. So, as we hopefully stay well, my blog will be more on the healthy foods we are eating and different articles I am reading that support 'my theory'! :) If Ella starts back with her episodes I will return my focus to her symptoms and how she is doing.

I continue to thank God daily for the answered prayers!  Every day I get reminders He is there and He is shedding new insight and light unto this long, unsure road. I am still a big worrier but I do feel it lessening and I find myself giving my worries more to Him to handle than me always wanting to be in control. And that is HUGE for someone like me :)

Ella found a four leaf clover this weekend!  Here's to some good luck our way!
(Side note - the purple band aides are because she fell while running in the house and busted her forehead open - 6 stitches!!!  We could really really use some good luck :) )