Today the boys and I traveled the earth in search of an Advent wreath and calendar. I know you can make both, but I never think about these things until the last minute, hence my frenzied run around town today. I found both, and they are okay. I really wanted an Advent wreath like Grace’s, but they are no longer available. (Great post and blog, by the way.) Mine looks like the traditional wreath, except it’s flocked and has winter berries…and maybe an apple? I can’t remember. I’ll take pictures of it this Sunday so you can see it in action. Yes, you are that lucky; no need to pinch yourself. ;)
The Mister and I are will be leaving shortly to visit Isabella in the ICU. Thank you for your fantastic prayers and well wishes. Everyone is touched and moved and inspired. I, for one, am so grateful I have so many people I can turn to when I need something. It is such a comforting feeling. Now, on to Isabella. Are you ready for this? Three or so weeks ago she fell off the second step of a flight of stairs. I mean, not even a big fall. Just a whoops! She cried for ten seconds (you know, that cry where it hurts but they get over it fast?) and that was it. Hours later, she threw up once, and thinking back to the fall, Viola took her to the emergency room where she charmed everyone into thinking she had a stomach bug because of her easy going demeanor and steady eyes. False. Apparently she has had a slow bleed every since.
The bleed stopped sometime in the last two weeks, but there is a stubborn amount of blood that is still lingering. On top of that, fluid is building and causing pressure. They are allowing her to eat, and if she vomits, they recommend surgery to relieve the pressure in her head. If she doesn’t, surgery is still a possibility if Sonny and Viola want it. They can also wait several months to see if the pressure goes down on it’s own. The debate on whether to have surgery is because the complications are great. It is brain surgery on a 21 month old, after all.
I will update with more information as I have it, but thank you again for even caring! It’s a great feeling, really. You know what else is great? Knowing I and my emetophobic compadres were right all along: barfing sucks and is good for nothing but trouble.
I can’t believe a small fall caused such a racket. Life is so freaking fragile!
Hugs to your friends.
And to you :)
Jules, glad to hear a slightly positive form of feedback, troubling though it is, the thought that even the smallest whoops could result in THIS.
I am astonished and stilling thinking of the little sweetie. :s
Egads, one of my biggest fears. I’ll continue sending my prayers.
Something to add to the list of things to worry about. Ugh. So glad they know what is wrong though!! I hope they can find a solution and be at peace with it.
Still praying for sweet Isabella. I am glad too for the slighly positive update.
Thanks for the update. I have been thinking in Isabella, her parents and you the whole day! And of course I’ll keep thinking and sending positive thoughts…
jules – thank you for the update. Still sending prayers & warm thoughts your way.
Wow, that’s so crazy, a little tiny stumble could wreak such havoc! Isabella and her family are in my prayers and thoughts, her twin must be freaking though, twins are supposed to have a surreal bond that only twins understand…
Bless her little heart. I will be praying for them. When Kaiya was sent to the NICU I about lost it. So scary when they are so little!