A Constant Battle - By Daddy

Tristen was showing some signs of bronchitis again. Started coughing during the morning about 2 am. Thought that it was just a one off thing like maybe the air con was too cold, itchy throat, maybe its just the dust or perhaps its morning and he's just clearing his throat.... Just refusing to entertain the thought that maybe the bronchitis is back. The two of us are having emotions similar to a sine curve. One moment you think that everythings gonna be alright cos Tristen is healthy and there's no coughing, one moment you have a thought like "when is it going to be over?! When is the cough going to stop?!! I BIND YOU DEVIL!!!!" Just because Tristen was coughing a little here and there. I think the fact that we are first time parent makes us a little "gan chiong"(meaning nervous) when there's a slightest sign of illness.... even a sneeze and we go " I BIND YOU SATAN, I BIND YOU!!! LOOSE HIM LOOSE HIM!!! ARRRRRGH!!!"
Then there's the 1001 advices from people, like eat this magical medicine and everything will be ok, go see a different doctor cos this ones not working, Take this herb, drink more water, don't take too much medicine and let the body fight the virus, how about cod liver oil, eat apples, eat orange, eat papaya, eat durian, eat this, eat that, do this, do that, blah blah blah blah.......
Well the 2 of us gave it a thought and we just have to pull ourselves together. The fight against virus is a constant battle. We can't just expect it to go away instantly and hope that he'll never cough or sneeze ever ever again...ah....aaah .aaah....AAAAAH CHEW!!!!....excuse me.....
Adults can catch a virus anytime, how much more a baby like our cutie pie Tristen who is teething and his immunity system is at its all time low. The body takes time to fight and be acustom to the "harsh" environment we have. At times its winning and at times it loses ground. We just have to expect it and not be so worried or surprised when he's not feeling well. AND if all these reasons are not good enough to comfort you, then just remember 1 thing...... GOD IS IN CONTROL. His ways are higher so we just have to trust him. We perform our part by doing what's best for Tristen and we let GOD do the rest. We pray for him knowing at the back of our mind that Jesus not just bore our sins but also our sickesses and that the Holy Spirit is there in the cot comforting him.
So for those who are reading this and you or maybe your little precious is in the battlefield against a certain virus(touch wood), you are not alone cos we are your fellow comrades. So be brave!!! For the enemies will flee in 7 ways!
All this we do so that we can see a big smile on the face of our little precious.
Its worth every bit of it.