I am back to the hospital. We had a wonderful weekend. Saturday morning the kids performed at their piano recital and both did great- which I considered a miracle in and of itself considering our last couple weeks. Then we drove up here. The child life specialists had recommended taking lots of pictures far away and close up to prep the kids. We brought the kids in individually and they each did great. Both J and K even noticed the number on his ECG leads had changed from 12 to 13 (the date). My Sister and Bro-in-law had given us their points for a stay in the Marriott in LA and my Mom kindly stayed with Parker at the hospital again last night. It was like a mini vacation. We felt so pampered. We had a delightful time playing board games, watching cartoons and eating an amazing breakfast. Today the kids got to visit their brother and play in the playroom here. Since we missed church, we had a wonderful discussion with the kids about searching for and recognizing God's Light. I read this article this week and it has comforted me a lot. https://www.lds.org/general-confe…/…/the-hope-of-gods-light… Parker is doing pretty well. He is a lot more comfortable and not nearly as agitated and upset when he is awake. They are probably not going to attempt extubation again until Thursday. Please pray that will go well. We were hoping it would be earlier, but maybe this time will be really good for him to just relax and heal. His brain is still pretty swollen, so maybe the delay will be good for him.
As we seek to increase our love for God and strive to love our neighbor, the light of the gospel will surround and uplift us.
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ReplyDeleteLaura Turner Miles The girls played so well!! Mason was especially impressed with J.'s recital piece. It was so expressive. Wonderful work J and K!
Kelley Drury Birrell What a beautiful weekend! I've been praying all weekend, and hoping it went well. I'm glad Mom was there to help you and give you the opportunity to enjoy your family. Love you!!!!
Bonnie Hopper Jack Laura Turner Miles--small world, do you teach Ashley's girls?
Laura Turner Miles Bonnie Yes I do! And she's in my ward. It is a small world! How do you know the Swensons?
Bonnie Hopper Jack Ashley and I both lived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for a couple of overlapping years as preteens.