Mad-Eye Miriam

On Tuesday morning, Miriam had a puffy eye, just a little swelling and I suspected pink eye. But, by evening, this is what she looked like! And, despite the smile, she was in a lot of pain. She was given a priesthood blessing, and was comforted for the night, and Wednesday we took her to the doctor. They sent us straight to Primary Children's Hospital, the diagnosis being one that can affect vision if not treated. She had an infection in the lining of her eye socket.
On Thursday they did surgery to drain the abscess.

And this is what she looked like on Friday afternoon, about 24 hours after surgery. They sent us home, because as soon as she felt a little better, she was all over the hospital, making friends with all the nurses and exploring. The team of doctors said they had a hard time keeping her when she acted so well. Now the trick is that she must take six bottles of very stinky, nasty antibiotics over the next 12 days. Miriam says, "It tastes like a camel's butt." (I have to believe her, as it smells like poop.) Jacob just wonders how Miriam knows what that tastes like. :)

We are so grateful for all the phone calls, gifts and love that has been expressed for our little girl over the past few days! Thank you!