March 7 was the big day. Home day. Over 4 months in the hospital, and home day finally arrived. Praise God! AJ had his last bath at the hospital, primarily because they have the coolest bath tub ever, but also it’s nice to travel home clean. All the familiar nurses and hospital staff said their … More AJ… Home!
Some of us believe in miracles. Some of us have experienced miracles. AJ is for us a living breathing miracle. He is not the only one… there are more. But you have to keep your eyes open to them, otherwise you will miss them. For us, AJ is a miracle. “A miracle is a surprising … More AJ…Trooping Home, A Date is Set
{This post: Jan. 21 – Feb. 8 // For all posts CLICK HERE} It’s been awhile since I’ve written. The days pass by quickly and yet progress is slow. We are feeling the lingering impact of restrictions placed on hospitals regarding how many visitors can visit patients. Since late December it’s primarily been Joanne or … More Trooping through Surgery and Beyond
{This post: Jan. 2 – Jan. 20 // For all posts CLICK HERE} Time was Suspended for a Bit Have you ever thought about death? I have. Not in a freaky morbid way, but really… just wondering about that dying moment and what it would be like and how it will be. I’ve chatted about … More When Trooping Fluctuates
This post: Dec. 18 – Jan. 1 // For all posts CLICK HERE The start of a new year…and AJ is still trooping with us. He’s a star trooper! But hospital days are not easy, especially with new limited visitor access. And AJ’s condition is not easy for him to live with. On the first … More AJ… Star Trooper
This post: Dec. 5 – Dec. 17 // For all posts CLICK HERE It’s hard to believe we’ve hit the milestone of 7 weeks! We entered the hospital about 8 weeks ago and within the first week, on October 29, we were having the difficult conversation with AJ that he was likely nearing the end … More Trooping… Celebrating 7 WEEKS!
This post: Nov. 21 – Dec. 4 // For all posts CLICK HERE Wow! It’s been about half a month since I wrote and over a full month since AJ has been in the hospital. AJ was admitted on October 23 and is now well on his way towards 7 weeks (a special date in … More AJ… Trooping towards Home
This post: Nov. 15 – Nov. 20 // For all posts CLICK HERE “Unbelievable.” That is the word one of the head PICU doctors used in describing AJ’s situation. The doctors and nurses have been amazed. And so have we. AJ has had an incredible week where there have been some ‘gains’ in his health. … More AJ…Unbelievable Trooper (slightly edited)
This post: Nov. 11 – Nov. 14 // For all posts CLICK HERE How do you describe ‘stable’? ….Especially when life hangs in the balance? Many have asked how AJ is doing. Sometimes we get to chat and give a few details. Sometimes we point people to the blog. Often our answer is ‘he is … More AJ… Stable Trooper
This post: Nov. 2 – Nov. 10 // For all posts CLICK HERE Week of November 2 – 5, 2021 7 Days!… the first leg of the 7-year journey. What a week it’s been! Carried along by God’s grace and power, we surpassed 7 days today, November 5! The next leg of the journey…7 weeks…onwards … More AJ… Still Trooping
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