Kade was on a continuous treatment of albuterol last night and was not able to eat or drink anything until he had been off of that for 2 hours. So since 4 O'clock yesterday neither he or I had eaten anything and he hadn't drunk anything. I just couldn't get myself to eat when I knew he was starving. Finally at 8 O'clock this morning he was taken off the treatment so at 10 he was able to eat. He had been requesting apple juice and a snack since we arrived at the ER and was so happy to drink it! He had 4 containers of apple juice within an hour. He needed it.
Around the time Kade was able to start eating my amazing friend Jeanette showed up at the hospital with a bag of snacks and breakfast for me! It was such a welcome surprise and probably the yummiest breakfast ever. Food has a way of nourishing my body and soul when I am that physically and emotionally exhausted.
For lunch I went to the Ronald McDonald house in the hospital. They are such an amazing organization. I was so appreciative of the food and respite I received there.
And then for dinner our other great friend Danielle sent us some delicious food! It was so nice to have a yummy home cooked meal and fresh fruit. It was another good pick-me-up. And one of Kade's friends gave him a cute card and home-made cookies.
My amazing friends Becca and Alisa took care of Tenley all day for Brad and me. Becca showed up at my house when Brad needed to leave for school, waited for Tenley to wake up, and took care of her most of the day. She even brought her into the hospital tonight so I could have some time with her. It was so sweet.
And on top of all of that we've had so many other friends and family members send text or calls sharing their support and love and concern.
How did I get so lucky? How am I so blessed? I am overwhelmed by the amount of service, and offers of service, that we have received. It is such a humbling experience to be on this side of the giving. I am in awe of those who have been so willing to give of their time and money and rearrange their schedules just for us, and by those who have taken the time to reach out to us. We are well taken care of.
Last night I spent most of the night staring at Kade's machines, hoping and praying that his breaths per minute would improve enough so that he could leave the ICU today. Luckily that happened.
Tonight I will probably be staring at his machines again hoping and praying that his blood oxygen levels go up enough so that he can go home tomorrow.
But I shouldn't worry too much because if I've learned anything these past few days it is that angels are among us, miracles do happen, and heaven is here.
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| Finally feeling better in the ICU |
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| In the new room. Tenley got to stay for a little bit and watch Peter Pan with him in his bed. |
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