My Guys...

How I got to be such a lucky girl I will never know, but how thankful I am to have Dave and Blake as my two guys. What a wonderful visit we have had today. One of the many things I love about my husband is his ability to make me laugh. We have been together for over 13 years and I promise I have laughed with him every day of those 13 years. He is so great. It has been so good for me to have the two of them here with us today. I have listened to Blake talk all day long and it is like we haven't missed a beat. We just picked right back up from the last time we were together. How I love this kid. He is so much like his dad. They both have such a sense of humor, a kind heart, compassion, integrity, a love for God and the things that are right, loyalty, strength, and so much more. They both love the 3 of us girls so very much and it feels so good. Today in the movie my son leaned over and rested his head on my shoulder and then he grabbed my hand and gave it a squeeze just to let me know how happy he was to be here and how much he loved me. This does a mom's heart good! At 11 these precious times seem to become fewer and fewer as they begin to grow up. Blake has been and is an absolute joy to parent every day of his life. I love him so very much and I have missed him terribly. Today I was able to catch up on our baseball talks. It was so good to hear him talk all about the Tarheels and how much he loves to play. Blake has big dreams and if anyone can make them happen I believe he can. I am so thankful for the time we have spent together today.

Ash is struggling against the vent tonight as she trys to wake. She is rocking her head back and forth trying to move the breathing tube. She doesn't want any of this. Her face and head are so swollen it is frightening. There is actually fluid on the back of her head! This is so scary! It has been so wonderful to watch Dave with her. He gives the best "XMO" kisses and I know she can smell his cologne and she knows it is her daddy. How precious it is to see him snuggle his head next to hers and try to sing her lullabies quiet enough that no one else can hear. She doesn't care if he can't sing very well. I believe it makes her think of home and all the nights he spent singing her to sleep as he rocked and held her close. I have never known a better father to his kids than the one I watch every day. Dave loves our children more than anything in this world and they are his priority. I watch him with them and it makes me love him so much more. God has truly blessed me and blessed our children with the most amazing guy.

It feels so good to have two of my best friends here with me and Ash tonight. It is so comforting to look across the room and see one of them give me a wink. Just to be together is such a gift. We are missing our Allison tonight and praying that she is enjoying her special time with her friends. I look forward to all of us being together again someday. I know it may be awhile, but I am confident that He will bring us home some day. Thank you all for your prayers today. I pray tomorrow will bring healing and progress for our Ashley. Goodnight and God bless you and your families. Trish