Will enjoyed the special treatment at school today. He told me he took it easy just like I asked. I was able to leave work a little early so I could get him soon after school let out. He was tired and swollen when I picked him up. He took it easy at home and he became more swollen as the evening went on. For the most part, he is improving. We still help him up the stairs at the end of the day and help him stand up. But, he can function through the day pretty normally. The rash is still evolving. Parts of it are going away, but new spots are appearing - mostly on his legs. I hope we have cool weather a little longer so it won't be too much of a bother to wear pants. The rash on his arms is the same today as it was yesterday. The greatest improvement is that he hasn't complained about stomach pains since yesterday. However, he doesn't have much of an appetite. But, I think I can kind of understand that given the way he must feel and he isn't really using as much energy.
I am amazed by Will's spirit! He is so brave. I don't even think he has cried once from the pain and he rarely complains. In fact, I have to ask him if he has any pain because he won't offer that information. My prayer is that this won't be that traumatic moment from his childhood that he never forgets. Instead, I hope it is that defining moment from his childhood that reminds him that he "can do all things through Christ!"
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