Uveitis Check-up

Since Mia was diagnosed in 2007 with juvenile arthritis, she gets her eyes checked every three months for inflammation (uveitis). Mia is ANA+. And, even though her brother has gotten several great reports that he is "arthritis free" from his rheumatologist, we still have him go every six months to have his eyes checked, too. JJ is ANA-.

So, today they go to Cambridge to see Dr. Foster to get their eyes checked for uveitis. And, tonight is "shot night" for Mia when she gets home. Long day for my girl!

I would like to ask for prayer, not only for my kids, but for family friends who have a kid(s) currently dealing with uveitis in their eyes. It is a serious disease that, many times, goes hand-in-hand with uveitis. And, the treatment is not fun, for kids or parents. LOTS of steroid drops in the child's eyes to get the inflammation under control. And, shots, shots, shots.

I ask that you pray for these children. Pray for their parents - extra grace and peace for their families. Please pray for my friend Joanne and her son, Jacob. Today was a hard day for both of them as Jacob's uveitis is really bad right now. It's his worst uveitis flare ever. My heart goes out to them both.

Will keep you posted on Mia's and JJ's appointment....

Thank you to all who read this blog and to those who pray! This is an awful disease and, as a parent who with a child who has chronic pain almost every day of her little life, I can't tell you how much Mia and I just want this to be over.