Thursday update

Another day is almost over and things are about the same around here. Grace's body is slowly responding to fluids. It has taken 5 bags of fluids so far to get her little body hydrated and it is still being pumped in. She is still sick but that has slowed down a little this afternoon. I pray that it continues and we are able to go home soon.

Thanks for the continued emails from each of you as I am growing weary yet continue to be encouraged and lifted up by your faithfulness to us.

Grace remains steadfast in her zest for life, her happiness, and her overall disposition. I wish I could be more like her. Although our room is smaller than a postage stamp, she finds ways to entertain herself and make me laugh. We spent yesterday evening making out a list of our blessings. Boy, we have a lot to be thankful for! Our room has a window that overlooks the landing pad for the careflights for Childrens. We watched several flights come in last night...some of these patients and families looked shell shocked. I am so thankful that Grace is so comfortable here because this is all she has known for 9 years. We have seen so many children who are so frightened as their worlds are being turned upside down. I tell you all this because I want you to stop what you are doing (you know the crazy days of December where you are running around checking off everything on your list) and go hug your precious children and your families. Life is too short to
miss out on the sweet part.

Thanks again for loving us.

Carrie