Hi guys.
It has been a busy weekend but one thing remains the same...the hospital. Twenty days have passed and not much has changed in the right direction. Victoria continues to struggle with the nausea, vomiting, and overall discomfort. She tries so hard to stay awake through all the medicine she is getting and she still gets hungry through the nausea. She is so pitiful sometimes when she is asking for food and we are hesitant to give it to her. Yesterday she did really well for a few hours in the afternoon. We had our 'party' for Alexander and she had a piece of her favorite pound cake (thank you Mrs. Pauline) and wanted to have a hamburger too. She was so happy to eat some cake, but we did try to talk her out of the hamburger. However, like most children that go on and on about something until they wear you down, she would not let go of the hamburger. She had two teeny tiny bites, practically a nibble, then it all came back up again. The amazing thing was after she filled the bed pan with vomit she wiped her mouth with a washcloth and said, 'Maybe I should have the apple cobbler instead?'. That's our Victoria, always persistent.
The kids got a big surprise this weekend when their Norwegian relatives came for Alexander's birthday. It was so sweet Saturday morning when the doorbell rang and there stood grandma, grandpa, auntie, and uncle singing happy birthday. It was priceless. The kids had not seen them in over a year. It was a quick visit with auntie and uncle, they left after lunch today. They do get to enjoy their grandparents for two more days. Alexander is so happy to see them and Victoria too. It is such a challenge trying to fill the needs of these 3 little people God has entrusted to me. Thanks to so many of you, this logistical challenge is manageable.
I would also like to thank those of you who sent cards and presents to Alexander. He was so excited to see the mailbox filled with mail for him. We read every single card, he was really touched. Thanks also to everyone who participated in my special mother's day surprise. I was totally blown away by my gift bag full of wonderful things that I could not have imagined...what an awesome blessing. Just when I feel I cannot go on the Lord places someone in my path to lift me and encourage me to keep going. From the depths of my heart I thank you.
Hugs to you all.
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