IBS

Yet another day of Rebecca not feeling well. We think we finally have it figured out though- which will help. We believe that she is having some IBS problems (irritable bowel syndrome). Please be praying as she will be going to the doctors and really being strict with her eating habits- that we will be able to get this figured out and under control. The last time she had problems was with Meg's pregnancy- 4 1/2 years ago, so while we feel blessed that we have not had regular problems as some do, it still is a major deal as it keeps her from a lot of life when she is having problems. What does this mean exactly- as most are not familiar with IBS? The last several days she has been in bed with severe intestinal pain and spasms. It is on and off- no real rhyme or reason to it. Earlier in the week she would feel fine part of the day and then feel horrible and have to go lay down- very difficult when you have 2 kids to take care of, along with all of the support raising stuff and trying to get ready for Japan.

Please be praying for:
1. wisdom for the doctors (as back when she was in high school they only loosely diagnosed her with this)- that they would have wisdom to figure out what the real problem is and get it under control
2. That she would be feeling back to normal soon and be able to take care of her normal duties of life (Kevin has really had to put support raising stuff on hold numerous days as he is having to take care of the children)
3. That she would be good with her new diet- of having to cut out a lot of trigger foods and limit what she eats until she gets back on track