So, for those of you who haven't known, Utah Mom (Kenneth's mother) has been in the hospital lately. She has been sick for the last month and a half - has had NO energy and has been throwing up almost every day. The doctors couldn't figure out what was wrong until just last week. They found out that she had Clostridium Difficil - which is caused by taking too many antibiotics. It turns out that when she got the flu a couple months ago, she was on antibiotics. The antibiotics killed the bad bacteria, but it also killed the good bacteria that is always present in your intestines. So, the bad bacteria was able to florish as there was nothing there to stop it.
Once they discovered this they started her on a much stronger antibiotic to kill off the bacteria. However, since she throws EVERYTHING up, they had to admit her to the hospital to administer the medicine through an I.V. She was finally able to leave 2 days later. She has been feeling much better, but is extremely tired and has little energy.
This experience has made me so grateful for my good health. It is something I hope I never take forgranted. Please continue to pray for UT Mom that she will be able to recover quickly and completely.
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