Update.

After another visit to the doctor. Negative for strep, ears clear, yet a horrible, horrible sore throat. White pockets everywhere, yet no strep. Dusty and I tried to look at his throat at home, but no luck. We are on this House kick lately (USA Marathon - DVR is great!) and Dusty sometimes thinks he's House now (quite comical!) We had the flashlight, tongue depressor, the whole bit and poor little Atticus - we felt like terrible parents. However, Dr. Phillips did it within seconds. He sure is a trooper for what he's been dealing with - no wonder he has not had anything but liquids for 4 days. So we were told APAP, (plain old damn tylenol in the pharmacy world.) We knew it going in, it would be the same ole' thing. After arriving home, he still was in so much pain and just plain miserable. I called back to get him some T#3 (tylenol with codeine in the pharmacy world) and boy was he HAPPY! It worked in about 15 minutes, and he was the happiest little guy again. He ate, giggled, played with Greta and gave lots of kisses. It was wondeful. So, for the next few days, YES, until this clears up, my dear little boy will be on DRUGS :)

On a serious note - we did schedule an MRI for late October and are now keeping records of his temps on a daily basis for the physicians. He still has problems with constipation as well, and we want to see if the colon is doing it's thing. A little worried about sedating him, however we need the piece of mind that all is functioning properly. The constant fevers and constipation worry us. Are they related? Who knows. It's all so complicated. Looking back, Greta was rarely ill, so this is a whole new world for us. Please keep him in your prayers.

On a more serious note - Luke is critical, yet stable. Please continue to pray for him and his family and for God to lay his healing hands upon him.

On a lighter, happier note - If you want to read a great, uplifting article on Amy, check out the blog to the right. She's on the cover of Vanity Fair in November and it is an awesome article about her and Darrren. We are so excited for them. They truly are perfect for each other. When I think of them and think of how affectionate they are towards each other - it makes me stop and think of Dusty. I am not the most affectionate person, yet am truly, truly blessed to have him in my life. So, yes, they make me want to be more lovey-dovey (I actually hate that word)......so goodnight, I am going to go kiss my husband and maybe even create another baby or two!

Horner Out. (I'm such a dork.)