Carmen update: Carmen had another fever yesterday. She is most likely brewing another respiratory infection. Carmen has her summers and winters mixed-up. She was so very sick all last summer and then healthy most of the winter. Hopefully she isn’t giving us a preview of this summer!
Yesterday, a wonderful nurse friend of mine, Hibst, offered to watch Carmen from 10am-6pm so that Dave, Lauren and I could do something we wouldn’t normally get to do. Our plan was to visit an area park that has hiking and waterfalls. Well, we woke to gray skies and a rainy forecast so we went to the outlet mall instead! We shopped till we dropped! We had a lot of fun and we were very happy to use a couple of gift certificates that we have had for a while. Lauren was so excited to wear a new outfit today and I can’t wait to try my new Nikes at the gym today. Thank you SO MUCH to Hibst for giving us a care-free day. (And only Hibst would vacuum and fold all the laundry too!)
We have had our ups and downs with nursing care but as of now, we have 4 night nurses who are taking very good care of Carmen. They seem to genuinely love Carmen and that makes all the difference in the world. One of Carmen’s nurses braids her hair. I love that this nurse not only suctions and changes and gives meds, but also makes sure Carmen looks lovely for the day.
The love from others helps us get through the toughest days. Thanks.
Beautiful little girl. I am glad you guys got to have some fun too. I pray for you very much. God bless. In Christ, Joe
I love it!! That is so sweet.
Keeping you all in my prayers everynight. So happy that you were able to get out and about and have some fun shopping. Carmen’s is so blessed to have such wonderful parents and nurses that love her unconditionally. I love her braids-Carmenis so beautiful!!!
Love the hair! I so wish I lived close enough to babysit!
Lana/Dave
Please give Lauren and Carmen hugs from each of us. Glad to hear you had a good Mother’s Day and “day out at the outlet mall”!
We stopped at outlet store on Mother’s Day. After visiting Ruth Ann in Houston, there was a men’s outlet on way to see Micah, Kevin and Jay. Kevin’s shorts(from Dad) fit but we aren’t real sure about the shirts for Micah and Jay. We hope to see them again over Memorial weekend.
Have not opened last message from DC. Please call if there is anything we can do for you. We will put you up in Best Western, next time you are out this way.
We continue to ask the LORD for strength, endurance, patience and His wisdom for you.
Nancy/Dad