I've been able to spend a very peaceful and happy afternoon with Lizzy. She is doing great this afternoon! She had a rough morning, but has been so pleasant to talk to and be with this afternoon. She spent some time reading the blog with me (and wrote her own post - be sure to comment) and listening to music with me, and relaxing in the recliner. We even took some silly pictures which I'll post later. She's getting up and about more and was walking on her own (not real steady yet, but on her own). A physical therapist came this afternoon to show her some ways to relax her muscles, exercise her sore neck a little, and took her for a walk - all the way down the hall on her own! She's resting peacefully now (not drug induced -she hasn't needed any strong drugs all day).
Adam was discharged this morning and Tammy was able to take break from being with Lizzy and is spending some time this afternoon with the other kids. She's been with Lizzy almost constantly with very little rest ... I'm glad she's able to get away.
I was just thinking this has to be the happiest Father's day I've ever had. After this last month of constant worry and especially this past week (which has been very emotionally difficult), to be able to be blessed with an afternoon like I've had today - with my little girl who is going to be just fine - is the greatest gift I could ever ask for. I love all of my kids so much - I've been blessed with the world's greatest (and don't bother trying to argue with me on that) - and times like these help to bring it into sharp focus. I would never seek for challenges like this, but I'm grateful for how they can help bring life into perspective. I'm a very blessed father today.
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Happy Father's Day little brother...We are so happy and relieved that things are progressing well with Lizzy and that Adam is feeling better. Love ya lots, and oh, happy belated birthday, too :)))
Happy Father's Day, Greg, and Happy Birthday, too. Did you even remember it was your birthday on Friday? I'm so grateful that the kids are doing so well and that you have been able to enjoy the day with Lizzy.
Greg, I am thrilled it has been such a good day. I have always heard that day 3 was the toughest and it gets lots better from there. Hopefully each day with bring more great things. Thanks for taking such good care of my nieces and nephews. We love you. Happy fathers day and happy birthday.
What a great Dad you are. Boy you have had a time of it lately. I'm glad you got some time to be peaceful. Love you!!!
You are a really great father and husband from what I have seen. We have been blessed by knowing you guys and gals. Sue
I am glad things are going so well. You really do have great children and we look up to you and Tammy and hope that we are becoming the kind of parents you are!
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