How's Elena?

I can't even begin to tell you all of the things that God has and still is teaching me through Elena and her illness the last 2 weeks. Was it really only 2 weeks ago that we went to the E.R. in Dallas??? I am still processing all of it and promise to share soon- it is just all overwhelming and fresh right now.
I can't remember what all I have posted about this whole experience,and right now I am too tired to look back and read, so forgive me if I am repeating myself. :) The virus that landed Elena in the hospital was her third respiratory infection with wheezing since October, so the consensus of all the doctors is that she has "reactive airway disease" and will most likely end up with asthma. This means that, theoretically, she is going to have respiratory difficulties each time she gets a cold, etc. because her lungs are already inflamed. To avoid that, she is on a twice a day steroid breathing treatment at least until we see the pediatric pulmonologist next week. 3 of 3 doctors we have seen have said that she will stay on that at least through the winter to help get through cold and flu season, but the final treatment plan will be made by the pulmonologist.
She also has a different breathing treatment to be used for wheezing, but we have not had to do that in several days. (Praise God!)
All in all, she is doing great! She has definitely experienced some emotional trauma from the whole thing, but we are so thankful to have our happy, energetic girl back! (she even challenged me today on American Idol Wii!) Now it is a waiting game to see what happens to her lungs the next time she catches a cold. We appreciate your continued prayers for that!