Strange day today. Because of Gage not feeling good, and trying to keep Lindsey healthy, I have stayed with Lindsey ALL DAY. I showed up at 8:00 am and have never left. They did a dressing change, (which is looking a little better, next one on Thursday). I washed and did her hair in a dang cute pony tail. We gave her a sponge bath and took her to school on time. Worked out of her room and took her on 2 walks. Ate left overs we had in the Sabroto room refrigerator. Played a few games and put her to bed. She took a big ole nap and is now wide awake. O well.
Honestly, and I mean honestly, I don't know how Lindsey hasn't gone completely nuts from staying in this room and this hospital for 6 months. I have been here one solid day and it starts to get to you.
Stacy and the rest of the kids NEVER came over today. We are just trying to keep Gage's yuck from Linds. With the horrible cell phone service in the RMH I haven't talked to my wife much today. Stacy is feeling the same way about the RMH. She hasn't been out of that room since Friday night. Hopefully keeping our distance will pay off. Gage has a doctor's appointment Wednesday and Sierra has another dose of IVIG this Friday. The fun never stops.
The comments are all encouraging. We read each one.
Meghan, Sierra, and Megan at Peter Pan
Dad, Alya, Linds, Keanna, Mom, Garrity, and Uncle Seth before leaving Saturday.
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Here is a really funny true story I came across. I thought it could give all of you a lift:
I work part-time as a teacher of family doctors. The program provides training on psychiatric disorders and emphasizes the importance of emotional support. The new doctors are given plenty of time to visit with their patients and learn about their challenges. One of our interns, who has never lived in Utah and knows nothing about Mormons, is still struggling to understand the cultural climate here. Last week he was interviewing a new patient and stumbled on what he thought was a raging psychosis.
Doctor: "Well, Mrs. Olsen, we've talked about your high blood pressure and your medications. Are you experiencing any particular stress in your life?"
Patient: "Oh, yes! It's the Sunbeams. They're driving me crazy."
Doctor (very surprised): "The sun beams?"
Patient: "Yes. I've never had trouble with them before, but this group won't sit still. They bounce all over the room, and run out the door and down the hall."
Doctor (reaching for a pen): "Have you told anyone about this?"
Patient: "Of course. I told the president."
Doctor: "Really! What did the president tell you?"
Patient: "She said Sunbeams are like that. I'm just going to have to learn to deal with them."
Doctor (concerned that he may be missing something): "I know people who are sensitive to sun beams. Do they cause you a rash or anything?"
Patient (confused): "A rash? No."
Doctor: "What's the biggest problem they're creating?"
Patient: "It's the noise. They just won't quit talking."
Doctor (astonished): "The sun beams are talking to you?"
Patient: "Well, yes. But mostly they talk to each other."
Doctor (scribbling furiously in the chart): "I see. Can anyone else hear them talking?"
Patient (after a moment of stunned silence): "You're not LDS, are you?"
Much love and prayers, Mike and Dale Olsen
Jason and Stacey, you are Saints in every sense of the word. Hang in there. Sure hope Gage is better tomorrow and that his Dr. apt. will be encouraging. Loved the Peter Pan pictures, what a great opportunity. I think the Elgin Opera House is about as far away as I'll get and that's not bad. We saw Forever Plaid last week and White Christmas will be on in a couple of weeks. Lindsey, Reece talks of you often, we'll try to get him to write a few words here tomorrow. Sleep tight. Love, Kay
Love to see the pictures and I bet it was so much fun for Sierra and Megan to be able to go and watch a musical. And I bet it was also pretty impressive!! Just wish Lindsey had different circumstances that would have allowed for her to go along, too. All and all, DON'T go nuts....this is a challenging journey, but continue believing taking each day one day at a time (easier said than done, right?!!). Keep in mind about the great advice the nurse gave about the highs and the lows, keep positive and look forward to each day as one day closer to Lindsey's miracle gift! loves, hugs, and many sincere prayers for great blessings and for family time. HANG IN THERE!!xoxoxoxo
OK, here's a true story for you. Sunday there was a giant mouse crawling on the wall behind the pulpit. Those who saw it were jabbing the person next to them and pointing. The speaker must have wondered why people were pointing at him. Bishop saw it, finally, but didn't want to interrupt Chris' talk. During the closing song it climbed up and over into the long channel with indirect lighting.... probably to have babies really soon. Too bad Bishop didn't holler "Let's GET HIM!" Our farmer rancher guys would have had a lot of fun trying to chase him down. I posted a link on my FB page to the song about the squirrel who went to church... it seemed fitting.
We love you and miss you! Keep hanging tough and know that we are all thinking of you and praying for you. Judy and Phil
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