Six weeks

Yes today marks six weeks since we've been here at Akron Childrens. Six weeks since the accident. Six weeks on the roller coaster ride of my life! Nothing at Cedar Point compares to this, I guarantee it! (and I love going there) It doesnt even seem that long to me. I've had a few days that seemed long, but April has flown and here we are 8 days into May. I have this feeling that as hard as I try, this summer will be over before I get to enjoy it. One of my goals before this happened was making the most of everyday and spending time with my little men before the 3 of them head off to school this fall. I was supposed to start this new chapter of my life confident of who I am as a person, not as a wife and mother. Now I have no clue whats going on. But I know the that the Lord has awesome things in store for me as I venture forward into this new chapter I wasnt expecting! I am ecstatic to see whats awaiting me!!!

C walked from his recliner to the nurse's station this forenoon! His room is 3 doors down so it was quite the feat for him!!! I am so proud of him!!! Auntie Em has a sticker chart in C's room and today we told C that he will get 10 stickers if he pushes his walker and does his thing. The PT tech held C for balance and daddy pushed his IV pole and off he went. There were a couple times he wanted to sit on the floor because his legs hurts. Several nurses were cheering him on as he was crying in the hall. He pulled out some spunk and treaded on.

The nite nurse came in and had an order written to turn off C's main pain med that runs in continuasly. He still has the button we can push for pain if he needs it. We got the 411 on how C may act when he starts getting weaned off some of his meds and some of those things I didnt want to hear. I just now witnessed a brutal case of anger coming from C. He's not my angry guy nor does he ever get mad. Occasionally if theres something he cant do right then he'll cross his arms and Hmph, but not like what I just saw. I am hoping and praying this phase doesnt last long, because I'm not sure that I can handle seeing a side of him acting that way. It just showed me what people are like that are hooked to drugs. So sad. :(

C ate more bologna, crackers and cheese with a side of chocolate milkshake this afternoon. I cant wait for the feeding tube to be gone. Tomorrow during C's bath they will be removing C's catheter for good or so they say. We'll see if that actually happens! They will also be removing some more bandages from parts that are healed enough. We are seeing progress everyday, and the light at the end of the tunnel. I wanted to shout out a special Thank you to a fellow preschool mom who gave me a book called 'Meet me at the well' by Virrelle Kidder. I have loved reading this book and adding it with my daily journal! Happy Mothers Day to all moms out there who are underappreciated, underpaid, overworked, over stretched and just plain wore out! May you have a restful day of doing nothing bliss! Thank you all for your continued prayers! Until next time.....
Amy