We woke up today in the hotel . . . wow . . .what an awesome nights sleep! No lights going on or off, no loud voices or alarms. Yep, we do not miss the hospital. They released us yesterday around 11 am and we opted to stay in the area just to make sure Krissy is doing ok before the long ride home. She slept very well and ate last night without getting sick. Unfortunately she is very, very swollen today. Her left eye is almost swollen shut and eating on the left side is almost impossible . . it pulls the staples to chew. She doesn't remember the swollen days from last time . . . but it truely is a repeat of February. She just doesn't want to scare anyone. She also didn't get to see herself bald last time because of all the wires and bandages. So, this is new for her (hey Jeff, you have more hair than Krissy right now . . .but she said hers will grow back out. .. lol). Boy will those hats she got last time come in handy!
We were able to use the wand and computer last night to download the information from the device to the laptop. That is actually kinda cool and Krissy says she can hear the static when it is downloading. We come back to Virginia on January 2nd for them to adjust all the technical stuff and for Krissy to get the staples out of her head. You know it is kinda scarey, her being a project, but at the same time exciting. We were reminded by many before we left the hospital about the amount of knowledge this device is going to be able to provide for the future. I just continue to pray that this is what Krissy needs to lead a normal life (hmm, the what again is normal, lol). Maybe I should just say a seizure free life.
I think one of the most difficult parts of the timing of this surgery for Krissy is missing some of the Christmas prep that is part of tradition for us. We always make my mom's famous ice box fruitcake . . . so guess what we will be doing tomorrow. And then the fudge and sugar cookies (like we need those). But part of the excitement is making them and giving them away. And I think this is important because of the wonderful memories that we have of the times we did this with my mom. Aren't traditions wonderful!
So, we are looking forward to a weekend of rest and enjoying Christmas! We have so many things to be thankful for and we are truly blessed! We are blessed with each other and so many friends and family!
We still have a long way to go with this adventure, but God is teaching me daily to take one step at a time. Enjoy life to the fullest and let Him handle the stress. Isn't our God awesome! He loves us so much that He wants us to have nothing to worry about. Just think how much He has to hold in His hands; because just my stress alone is enough for anybody. But He takes on all of our problems and issues....all our sins. And to think He came into the world as a tiny baby. How it must have hurt God so much to know His baby was going to one day have to die such a terrible death for me (and you). I know as a parent I cannot imagine giving up one of my girls for anyone . . . and yet God did for me . . . long before we were born. Christmas to me is such a time of reflection and a time of thankfulness! Please take the time to enjoy each other this Christmas season and remember Christ is the reason we celebrate!
Thank you all for your prayers and once again we ask that you continue to lift us up to the throne of God...as we do not know what the future holds.
One of my favorite Christmas shows is Charlie Brown (that I watch all year long) and I love to hear Linus explain the true meaning of Christmas.
"Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. this will be a sign to you; you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger." Luke 2:11-12
I had a dream last night about the children of the church singing a beautiful praise chorus . . . I woke up singing this song...
"I am madly in love with you, yes I'm madly in love with you. Let what we do in here fill the streets out there, let us dance for you, let us dance for you."
Krissy and I decided the most important thing we can do is continue to give God the glory for the good the bad and the ugly. . . and share what God is doing in our lives. . . and love Him madly and always continue to dance for God!
5 comments:
Yay! Can't wait to see you (soon!) Thanks for the reflections. I think I needed them today.
Hi Dollie and Krissy,
It's exciting to here that you are coming home. We missed you. You words have been such an encouragement to me today. Thank you! May God give you guys an awesome Christmas together this year. The true meaning of Christmas has really hit home with me this year,(more than others).
God Bless! Love Traci / Hugs and kisses from Allen
Banana cake here it comes!
Welcome home! Merry Christmas!
You guys insprire us! What incrediable strength you have. Krissy your smile makes you beautiful, don't worry about your hair. You out shine anyone.
"Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." John 14:27
Merry Christmas. During this time in our lives we tend to loose focus, or rather become to focused on what we need to ensure our thoughts of Christmas become a reality, that we forget to remember. I remember ya'll, with fond thoughts. In fact just last week my wife wanted to know what Ft Bragg looked like on Google Earth. So as I was showing her, I also took her up the road, to Spring Lake, where I meet such dear freinds. Of whom I had forgotten to keep in touch with. And now I read about all the intresting adventures. Krissy, Dollie, Jessy, my thoughts are with you during this wonderful season in which we celebrate our Lords birth. Please remember you are loved. And may this new year be far better to us than this last one has. Matthew and Family
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