Believe it or not, today felt like Thanksgiving. And we have so much to be thankful for. We had family here, Lindsey continues to do great, nurses and doctors take great care of her. Gage, Sierra, Megan, and Hunter are doing good. We have medicines and heavy machinery that help treat our kid's condition. I have a job that allows me to work away from home, I have a gorgeous wife that can manage the kids and stress load. Our kids are in school. We have a place to live, and wonderful people from the ward and community provide meals and support. We have the most incredible support from our home community in Oregon who we love and miss very much, and we have a strong faith and hope that God lives and hears and answers our prayers. We know the time is getting close for our Lindsey but not yet.
Lindsey started with a rough morning. They did not have to re-do the feeding tube last night, (thank goodness) so hopefully that is behind us. They did a blood draw and dressing change this morning. It took her till about 11:00 am before she was back to herself. She was just tired and cranky most of the morning. The rest of the day she was back to her fun self.
At 2:00 the food arrived like a parade. Liz organized the masterpiece for Thanksgiving dinner. It was a wonderful meal. We ate in the Sabroto Room and invited other families and patients to join us. Amanda was with us the whole time along with a few other families. Garrity and Seth organized a few games. It was just nice. It was very humbling to be the recipients of wonderful Christlike service, then to have patients with us that didn't have family here, and to have other small families eat with us that didn't have a traditional Thanksgiving meal. This was what the holiday was meant for. Just another way Lindsey's experience is blessing our lives.
The Feast
Playing 'Do you Love me'
Amanda joining us for dinner. Kylara would have been with us, but she was discharged yesterday.
Gage playing 'Do You Love Me'
Lindsey asking Megan, 'Do You Love Me'
Sierra asking a cute little girl who we didn't know, 'Do You Love Me'. (She didn't love Sierra, and that was very funny)
Lindsey and I dancing a bit in an effort to 'get her going'
Stacy washing her hair before the dressing change
Uncle Seth
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Oh, what a blessful and thankful day yesterday was. What a great place for everyone to be able to gather for a Thanksgiving feast that was filled with happiness and such love. That was very sweet of Liz and the ward to take the time to make that happen, and very sweet and kind of you guys to make sure other patients and families had a place to gather and enjoy the day. And we are also thankful for the inspirational, faithful, and courageous family your family is. We also give thanks for your incredible children and for what each of them have taught us about life, THANK YOU Lindsey for teaching each of us how to be TOUGH and not give up on anything no matter how tough the situation is. YOU ARE MORE THAN INCREDIBLE,and a TRUE PRINCESS at that!!! Thank you Jason and Stacy for sharing your journey with us and always taking the time to update your blog. We are all very grateful for that also. Take care and enjoy your Friday. With much love, hugs, and sincere prayers. xoxoxoxo
Sounds like your day went as good as could be hoped for. The only question I have is if Stacy and Aunt G headed out last night to do a little Black Friday special shopping?
We missed you guys, but I am so happy that it turned out so good for your family and for others who were there!
Tara and Michone made it out last night. Michone was hoping to get in a little shoving and pushing on her first big Black friday rush, but I think it was quite anti-climatic for her. They ended up coming home with about the same as they went in with.
Josh
Hi Lindsay, Here are a couple of jokes to brighten your day:
Q: What did the turkey say to the turkey hunter?
A: Quack! Quack! Quaaaaaack!
Here is a knock, knock joke you can use with your favorite nurses:
Knock Knock
Who's there?
Wa,
Wa, who?
Wahooooooooo! You're my nurse today!!!!!
Please give our love to your Mom and Dad, your Aunt Garrity (she is pertty special to me, Your Grand pa and Grandma (Dale and Leslie)!
Have a wonderful day, Sweet Princess! Love, Mike and Dale Olsen
It is a testament to your family that while you are in such a stressful situation that you continue to serve and bless others. We look for your blog every day and continue to keep your family and the others you introduce to us in our thoughts. I am glad to hear you had such a wonderful...and non-eventful...Thangsgiving!
Hey, it was pretty neat to hear you yesterday! We were at Lo's house! I was in the kitchen helping to whip up our dinner. Looks like you had a fun day, awesome :) We are thankful that you are in such a good place with your family around you! God bless you all! M.
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