November 27, 2008
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Happy Thanksgiving!
We have so much to be thankful for this year. It is interesting how difficulties cause us to pay closer attention to all the blessings we do have. We were not able to enjoy the traditional Thanksgiving today, but we were quite happy how it all went. This morning we woke to a leisurely omelet breakfast. Then the expected phone call came. We jumped into our daughter’s van and took off to Austin to drive the getaway car for Alexander’s release.
After having surgery for a skin graft yesterday, Alexander was coming home for Thanksgiving with his mom and dad. He was so happy to be home again. He ran around the living room touching all his toys and throw his football. Then he moved to the TV room to make sure the remote was as fascinating as it always has been. Satisfied that everything was as it should be. He settled down in my lap with the remote in hand to watch the end of the National Dog Show. Periodically I had to turn the TV back on, but I didn’t mind at all.
Next week sometime, they will remove the wound vac, a machine attached to the site of the skin graft that creates negative pressure. It will help with healing and keep the place sterile. It does require that someone follow him around everywhere he goes, carrying the vacuum pump. We keep praying that this will heal well. If it does, we will be free from the hospital except for occasional checkups.
Thanks again for all the prayers. It will be a couple of weeks before they will know if they qualify for financial help. With no insurance this is really important. Otherwise they will be paying medical bills for many, many years. The little guy is worth it all, no matter what happens. We are incredibly grateful for excellent care and for his quick healing.
Comments (7)
I am going to be praying that financial help will be given to Alex’s family. He looks so much better now, the dear boy. I hope he FEELS better, too! I wish I could hug him gently.
Praise God he is healing so well and was able to be home – I think healing happens even faster at home.
Heather
What a relief for you all !!
We can see how much the wounds by burn have improved and go towards the healing .
I like the smile of Alexander .
It was really a true Thanksgiving for you yesterday .
Indeed thanks God .
Love
Michel
We will remember your family in our prayers…Perhaps a fund raiser could be organized…He looks wonderful..
Thanks for stopping by….
I hope Allexander is healing more and more since your latest post
Love
Michel
Hello Ms. Grace,
You made your site so simple yet elegant. The pictures are a nice touch. I see that you are grateful to God. Now is a good time to show God our gratitude! I recommend the one true God, Jehovah. He has an important message for all of us: 7 A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you. 8 You will only observe with your eyes and see the punishment of the wicked. (Psalms 91:7-8) (NIV)
Stopped by looking for an update on Alexander…Hope all is well.