Isaac's 10th Birthday

Isaac recovered soon enough to enjoy his 10th birthday. He requested a steak dinner at Grammy's house (as usual). We celebrated with Gram, Pap, Grammy Zoe, Aunt BoBo, Uncle Dan, Megan and our family friend, Crystal.

It was nice to get together -especially since we've all been pretty much housebound with his illness.

A big "thank you" to Pappy for taking pictures. Mom left her camera at home (what is wrong with me).

Thanks for checking in.

Diann

PS: I'm sure Isaac would want me to mention that the dressing table in the background is Maddie's - not his!

Can you spell pneumonia?

Just the other day I was telling a co-worker that Isaac hardly ever gets sick...

Saturday night he came down with what we thought was the stomach bug. Monday morning the dr. "didn't like the sound of his lungs" and sent us for chest x-rays. Monday night we were in the ER getting a breathing treatment and another chest x-ray. Since Saturday night, our lives have been consumed with forcing liquids, rubbing backs, inhalers, antibiotics, very little sleep, and a TON of cartoon network.

He's a little better today. He's nibbled on 2 cheese crackers (yes, 2) and had 2 (yes, 2) bites of toast. His stomach still doesn't like the antibiotic. He's also coughing - a lot. These are small steps, but we're thankful for all of them. His eyes aren't quite as sunken and he hasn't asked me, "Why me, mom?" yet today.

He's out of school until at least Monday. Roy will be taking over nursing duties tomorrow when I return to work. I feel good knowing that he's starting to eat a little now.

Going through this (minor, yet traumatic) illness has made me EXTREMELY thankful for a healthy child. I am now keenly aware of the many parents who deal with illness on a daily basis. We are blessed.

Thanks for checking in,
Diann

It's been awhile...

We recently gathered at my sister, Bonnie's, house for some pumpkin carving, roof fixing, and birthday celebrating. We are very serious multi-taskers. It was Bill's (brother) birthday, so we made him get on Bonnie and Dan's garage roof to see if he could live another year. He made it. The pumpkins didn't fare too well though. They sacrificed themselves for the good of Halloween decorating.

The Hons' joined us for the work and the fun. Harley, our newest under 4 foot tall friend got involved in the pumpkin carving. It was a fun day.