Thank you all for praying for Joshua! The doctor was very concerned that Joshua had a destructive liver disease but his blood tests came back today and he has Gilbert's Syndrome.
This is an absolute praise because this is a non-destructive disorder in which his body naturally makes too much bilirubin but it is not due to a liver disease that destroys the liver!
His symptoms of fatigue, loss of appetite, & weight loss will always be a part of his life...and also a permanent tan! Due to the high level in his bilirubin, he will always have a darker skin tone and when he gets sick, he will have bouts of jaundice. The doctor also informed us that he will always need to inform doctors of his condition before taking any medication because there are certain medications that he cannot take. This is due to the fact that they would raise his bilirubin level to an amount that would cause liver & other organ problems.
Praise the Lord for this big answer to prayer...Daddy and Momma can breathe again!
