Rambling

Today Ash went downstairs for 2 CT scans. The first was around 3:30 and we just returned from the second. Her bowel is not moving so the contrast did not work its way through causing us to have to repeat the test. I'm not sure that the second was going to be any different because basically nothing changed in the hours in between. In a way I would like it to show us why the bowel is so ill, but in another way I don't want anything to be wrong. I guess we will wait and see what the report tells us. I'm really proud of our sweet girl. She is being so good. She didn't even fuss except for when we had to pick her up and move her onto the table. Her tummy is still so sore she hates to have to move.

Other than the scans not much happened here in Omaha today. Ash has insomnia and has not been able to sleep. Her eyes just kind of dart around the room for most of the night. She did rest for a couple of hours this morning, but other than that she has been up for most of the day. As I stood next to her bed she reached out and touched my fingers with her tiny hands for brief moments. It made my heart smile. Even though she is the one who is feeling so yucky it was almost as if she were tying to comfort me. I just love this sweet baby.

Back home in Longview Dave was busy putting up Blake's birthday gift. Oh, I wish I could be there to see the look on his face. Its going to be great. Blake is spending the weekend at a friends house and has no idea what his dad and graypa worked on all day. Hopefully Dave will remember to take pictures for me this year and can post the surprise next week. We decided to postpone his birthday party. Dave just can't pull it off by himself. Its a little too much to handle right now. Allie had a soccer game today and scored her first goal of the season. Dave called to tell me right after it happened. We were so proud! He told me she played her best game ever this afternoon and that is saying a lot. I wish I could have been there. After winning the game her grandma took her to the mall and Al said they "shopped till they dropped". The she said, "She really spoils me!" I just laughed at that girl. I miss her so much. She called and asked me to "talk some sense into her Dad" because she thinks she should get to sleep in my spot tonight and watch a movie. I bet he gives in and lets her.

The weekends are so quiet around the hospital and that makes the days drag on and on. Ash and I missed being home and are hoping to be told we can go there soon. I can't wait to be there to tuck those kids into bed again. Its my favorite time of day. Well I feel the need for a diet coke coming on. There's just something about hospitals that make me "need" one. Its a nasty little habit, but I guess it helps me cope.

Thanks for your encouraging words and for spreading the requests for prayer to your families and friends. You have no idea how much it means to me. I know God is listening and is still allowing His plan to unfold in our lives. Have a peaceful night and may He bless you. Trish