Yesterday and today were much better days for Grace. She seems to be feeling better and we are so thankful for that. We have been trying to push her a little more to try to build up her strength. We have also been trying to find activities to keep her occupied as summer is in it's second week and she still can't swim. To a little girl who didn't seem to mind having to miss out on so many end of school activities, having to miss out on swimming AND the trampoline is starting to take it's toll on her. So, what does a big brother and friend do about that? They find other things for Grace to do that also represent summertime fun....catching fireflies and running through sprinklers....good old fashioned fun! I have to tell you, my little heart leapt for joy when I saw Grace's face last night as she watched the fireflies in amazement. It was so good to see her on her feet and giggling to her heart's content. And again, today, when she was sad about not being able to swim, the sprinkler was dusted off and put out in our front yard and the giggling began all over again. The afternoon ended with a few of the neighborhood kids shooting water balloons with a huge slingshot and all of us watching it fly down to the next block. I don't think I have laughed that hard in weeks. It was great to see the smiles on my sweet kid's faces and know that we are so blessed.
Thanks for your prayers for our family!
Love,
Carrie
Cannon and the water balloon slingshot!
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Hello Grace and Carrie,
ReplyDeleteI am not sure if you remember us. My daughter is Katherine Hall and she just finished 2nd grade at Hyer. She and Grace attended the summer reading program a couple of years ago at Bradfield. We have been reading your Grace updates and praying for Grace. We are so happy she is feeling better!! Katherine would love to get together with grace to play. We could bring something crafty or would she want to come over here to get away from home. I just thought it might be a good fit, because Katherine cannot get around fast and we have to be creative with trying to keep summer fun as well. My number is 214-893-3929 if you think Grace might like a new friend, please let us know. Julie Hall
Oh yeah! Sling shot! that was pretty awesome! -Lydia
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