Saturday Meaghan celebrated her 5th birthday with friends and family. I hope to have party pictures to share soon. Meaghan's special surprise for the day was a visit from a "real" princess. I think all the kids had a great time. Meaghan said it was her best birthday ever. That's all I wanted.
Saturday night was spent at church for the Christmas show. That was just Jay, Jimmy and I. Jimmy didn't enjoy it as much as I had hoped he would. Thankfully there were two boys at our table with a new Lego set to put together. Sunday Jay and I took Meaghan to Reston, VA for her first Nutcracker experience. It was put on by the Conservatory Ballet, a group of talented kids from 4 to 17 years old. They were great. Meaghan met some of the cast backstage before the show and was even lifted by the Cavalier. I think she loved it. It was a little long for her but I am pleased with the way she handled herself.
That is where the good news ends. Jonathan and Meaghan both came down with a stomach bug. Jonathan started last night, right after bed. Meaghan started this morning right after she woke up. Meaghan was feeling so bad she barely remembered that today was her "real" birthday. I was so tired after being up all night with Jonathan that it would have been a real struggle to put on a birthday dinner for her anyway. I just can't believe they're both so sick right now. Jason, the lucky guy, planned a long time ago to stay home with us today. Bet he wished he was in the office after all. Not really, he was super helpful. I couldn't have made it through today without him. Meaghan gets a do over on her birthday as soon as she's feeling up to it so Jason may have to celebrate his birthday later too. It's not like he hasn't been there before. I feel terrible, I wish I could get a do over.
Well, in the morning I am going to take Meaghan and Jonathan to see their primary care pediatrician and on Friday Meaghan has to be seen in CF clinic again. This winter can not get out of here fast enough if you ask me. Thank you for checking in on us again. We have such a long way to go, one day (one breath) at a time. We haven't heard about the MAI infection status yet and we are being checked again for pseudomonas on Friday. I wish I had more good news to share but you'll have to wait, just like me, wait wait wait.
Well, the weekend sounds like it was great. I imagine that meeting the 51 year old survivor was good for your heart and soul. It still amazes me how God puts us right where he wants us. I'm glad you all had fun wrapping presents.
ReplyDeleteI am also glad to hear that Meaghan enjoyed her birthday party with the "real" princess. The picture of her in her ball gown is beautiful.
So sorry to hear that the kids came down with the stomach bug. Hopefully it will be gone soon and you can celebrate Jason and Meaghan's birthdays.
Talk to you soon. Sending much love from Colorado. - Janet
Hello Michelle – Heather and I (Chris) are thankful that we stopped in to Barnes and Noble this past Friday and were able to meet you and some of Meaghan’s team members. We want to get involved with you and your team in supporting Meaghan and your family any way we can. After meeting you our whole family (Griffen, our soon to be 6 year old son, and Skyler, our soon to be 8 year old daughter) read your blogs and looked at your pictures, we were all touched. We would like to, when you are able - knowing (and reading) how busy you are, be able to talk, and get some direction from you as to how we can become more involved in all aspects in helping to give Meaghan all she deserves in life. Wishing Meaghan a happy birthday!
ReplyDeleteGreat, fantastic weekend with a bummer Monday! Yikes! I'm glad that the sickies held off until Monday though and it didn't ruin the weekend activities. It sounds fantastic! I'm sure the royal party was a blast and the Nutcracker had to be awesome! Meaghan is so blessed to have you for parents, that is for sure!
ReplyDeleteWe continue to pray for Meaghan's infections to go away. We also pray for the whole family to get and stay healthy! I'm saying an extra special prayer for you, Mom, that you can stay away from these germs!
We pray that during this time of year you are surrounded by family that loves and supports you and by friends that come up beside you and help carry some of the burden. You are awesome people and I'm excited for all that is going on in your lives, so many great opportunities, blessings and possibilities are around so many corners! Keep your heads up and be proud of where you are and how you've made it there!
We miss you guys so much! The kids still talk about all of you! Hopefully, one day soon we will be able to see Jimmy's craziness in action again, Meaghan's sweet-independent little self, and Jonathan's grown-up, all-knowing attitude again in person! Pictures just don't do it justice! But, you are doing a great job, my favorite Super Mom!
Love you! Tracey