I like to put music on and dance with Isaac and swing him around, up and down, and make him laugh like only a two year old can laugh. I also danced with Josiah today, though I was a little more reserved for his sake. We thank God for entrusting us with these two amazing boys and allowing me to be at home with them.
The physiotherapist came today and she thought Josiah sounded much better than last week. She heard some crackles in the upper part of his lungs but much less than before. I told her that he's not coughing much and she thought it was because he doesn't have much to cough up. That sounds good to me. She gave me something that looks a little like a cup to clap on Josiah's chest to help break up the secretions. The PT said we had lucked out with our nurse as she has experience doing chest percussions on other patients.
A couple from church dropped by with a surprise meal today and they were treated to big smiles from Josiah. I haven't seen him with that many smiles for ages. He enjoys me kissing his tummy and chest and also throwing his blanket up high and bringing it down over our two heads. You know he's happy when he starts cooing and his eyes light up and he may kick his feet.
Isaac and I enjoyed the program at the library this morning. He seems like a different boy there - he's very quiet and doesn't smile until I remind him. He's Mr. Serious, taking everything in. Thankfully, he went to bed better tonight. Graham is an amazing Daddy. He's always coming up with new ways to stop the crying. The other night it was, "Listen for the raindrops" and tonight it was "Okay, you can cry for ten more seconds."
Josiah had a good day with more time playing on his mat and sitting in his chair. He keeps scratching and rubbing his face but I'm not sure if it's due to the morphine or just the tapes that are bothering him.
Thank you for reading and praying!
Blessings,
Elizabeth
Matthew 6:33
Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.
This one is for you, Elizabeth. I don't think you heard it happen when we were with you last time. It was time for Isaac's bath before going to bed.
ReplyDeleteGraham, "Isaac, one more minute and then it's time to have your bath."
Isaac, playing with toy animals, "OK."
Graham, "I'm counting to ten, and then it's bath time. One .. Two ..(to) .. ten. Now get two toys to take with you."
Isaac, "Grandpa five, Isaac two!"
So happy! I've smiled about that one many times in the last few days. Hoping that I have no cough left so that I can hold Josiah again on Friday.
Love,
Grandpa F.
Elizabeth, it's so wonderful to hear all this good news. Thank God Josiah is feeling better, and so glad to hear you enjoyed your time with Isaac. Indeed, God's blessings are beyond measure.
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