Right about lunch time, my eyes lit up when I saw Easton walking in my room. It has been a couple days since I saw him, which is very tough on me as I love and miss him so much! When he walked in with my mother and father in law, he was excited to show me a tractor that his Godfather Adam. James' brother, got for him yesterday. He also began to jabber about his excitement he had over the days spent with both grandparents. From getting a neat playdough kit from his Godmother Lacy to getting to see chickens, cows, and pigs at his grandparent Fettes'. But what really got me was when James lifted Easton to my face and Easton told me he missed me and gave me his sweet kisses. There is nothing like being a mom!
James' parents had to run errands, so that meant family time together.. just James, Easton, and I which I enjoyed so much! While Easton was visiting, I got to watch him eat delicious pepperoni pizza and drinks a chocolate milk shake along with watching him stretch a yellow slinky, one from the goody crate yesterday, across the room with his daddy. He then got ahold of a soft mini ball that I had got from a goody bag a couple nights ago, and got a kick of throwing it across the hospital room as if he was a pitcher of a baseball game. It was so cute and made me laugh. Then he was ready for daddy to take him outside. So he grabbed a bubble wand, from the crate of treats yesterday, and he and daddy went outside to blow bubbles, but first they knocked on the window to smile and say hi to me, which melted my heart.
After several minutes, they returned back into the room and Easton got the colored rainbow pens and drew pictures all over paper with daddy first, and then to me. I joked with James and told him that Easton knows I am the better drawer.. all joking of course! Easton then used the potty and went pee! We were so proud of him, especially since he had kept his pull up dry since last night! What a big boy he is! I can't be more blessed to have the parents we have, as it is them working hard to get Easton potty trained, as they know that was a great mission of mine this Summer! I hope they know how truly appreciated they are!
Easton then wanted to watch dinosaurs, which he calls alligators lol, on TV. So we just relaxed. Then there was a knock on the door, and we were so happy to see Father Ed at the door. He had come to annoint Asher and I,and to give Communion to James and I. That truly meant the world to us and it brought us much peace. We sat together in prayer, Asher and I received the Annointing of the Sick for healing and protection, received Communion, and then ended in a blessing prayer. It made us feel very blessed as it is Sunday and we were unable to attend Mass. Easton also enjoyed showing Father Ed all his neat toys. So I want Father Ed to know that him going out of his way, truly made our day!
Finally, as you know how toddlers get restless as they are busy bodies, Easton wanted to go back outside to blow bubbles while he waited for his Grandma and Grandpa Fettes to come get him to drive to his other Grandma and Grandpa Beckman. Charlene the nurse happened to come in and overheard his wish, and then asked him if he would want to blow bubbles out in the hallway. This made his dimples appear as he smiled big. So until Grandma and Grandpa Fettes arrived, there he was blowing bubbles out in the hall and entertaining all of the nurses! Did I mention how amazing these nurses are?
Before we knew it, it was time for him to leave. That is always the hardest part for James and me. We so badly just want to pick him up, drive him home, and cuddle with him all night. However, we spend the days waiting for his next visit.
We are just so grateful for our parents and all they do for us. They are in the fight with us and are making sure everything they can think of is taken care of for us. We love you so much! I also want to take a moment to thank a couple friends in the area who are also going to take part in caring for Easton throughout the week as James plans to return to work this week. I want them to know they are true angels, and I will never be able to thank them enough! Easton is enjoying all these little trips to spend time with Grandma's, Grandpa's, and friends. He will have his very first sleepover Wednesday with one of his favorite buddies!
Time with my family today reminded me how important Sundays, the Lord's Day, are to be with your family and just spend time together. Often we get so wrapped up in our busy schedules, that we forget to take a moment each week to really just spend and cherish together in thanksgiving that God brought families togeallther for a reason.
We love all of you! I hope all of you have a great Memorial Day weekend, and we are so thankful of your continued prayers in Asher's fight. God will continue to lead us in this fight to the best path for Asher. God amazes me each day, and I am so grateful He is always by my side. I trust in You God and love You above all things! Your wotks are unending and beautiful! Amen.
Sounds like you had a wonderful day with your family. Way to go Easton for using the potty! Maybe he could give my Julianne some encouragement 😉 We continue to pray for you all. I'm in awe of your strength and commitment to your faith through this time. God has a wonderful and beautiful plan for Asher.
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