Good morning all!
The last few days have been full of highs and lows for us. Brady is taking all of his medication orally, which means he isn't hooked up to any IVs. This is much more conducive to playing, which is he ALL about! Yesterday, he didn't take a nap all day because he just wanted to be up and playing!
Brad got to spend the day with Brady and his family, and I went to our new townhouse to see it for the first time and do some organizing... I wasn't aware of how many t-shirts Brad had! I may have remedied that situation...
While it was nice to be out of the hospital, it made me keenly aware of how much I just want to get back to normal life. It's been great to be in this culinary mecca for a bit, but I can't wait to cook meals and clean... weird what you end up missing. We had been told early this week that we'd be released Sunday or Monday, but Brady still has a sizable amount of congestion and was put back on oxygen (just through his nose, no tube or anything). The doctors said that this isn't uncommon that babies need support like this for quite a while when they were as sick as Brady was, and so now they think that our return home will be closer to the end of this upcoming week.
I won't lie- it was disheartening to hear that, especially after thinking we just had to get through a few days. It's also a struggle to realize that I'll be missing 3 weeks of work if we get through this one. While everyone there is totally supportive and taking care of my responsibilities, it's scary for me to think about missing those pay checks. We are so thankful that Brad has been taking on extra coaching that will allow for extra income. It's funny that even when things like this happen, life still keeps going.
Through all of this, God is faithful. He has helped lift Brady's discomfort and brought us our spirited little guy back. He has given us sunny days (like today!) that boost our energy and spirits. He has placed us in a city where our support system is huge, and helping us in every realm possible. Reflecting on these graces has given me peace in the times where I question our situation, and I am thankful for this most of all.
Blessings on all of you today, and we pray that God reaches you where you are today, even in a small way.
We really appreciate all of your updates and reflections on life. I can see how much you've grown spiritually through this experience and you help us in return. We all think about you Brady and Brad all the time.
ReplyDeleteI'm grateful Brady is returning to his playful self! See you soon. ♥