Thursday, January 22, 2009




I wish I could start by saying this day was as "easy" as yesterday--- but it turned out to be harder than I ever thought!  
We were excited to have one thing today-- and that one thing could possibly take 5 minutes if all the stars are lined up right--- ! First we woke up and Grier's new question each morning is not "what are we going to do today? but "Are we going to get to eat breakfast today?"  Today I was happy to say "yes"-- "where do you want to go?"  I knew the answer before he even said --- Cafe Luka!!  He was thrilled to get bacon and pancakes--  He made a heart with his bacon ( see picture)

We left there and Grier was singing What's the Wedder (weather) like today?  And it was cold-- We talked about different places to visit-- but Grier wanted to come back and practice his new talent-- "diving catches!"-- And I learned long ago not to force him to go somewhere for the sake of going!  Before we knew it -- it was time to head to the hospital for the "easy' injection--  We ended up having to go up to the 9th floor to get another hospital bracelet-- After that trip to 9 we headed to Nuclear Medicine on 2nd-- and began our wait--- After an 1 and a 1/2 they called us-- and the fun started-- The nurse flushed his IV and it was not working-- so she said to go back up to 9 to get them to look at it-- well.... I knew right then he was going to have to get another IV-- and that is what happened!  Not fun... he got this one on top of his wrist so he is not thrilled!  Th other was under his shirt and he forgot about it when it was covered with his shirt.  We went back down to the 2nd floor and I did not even go into the waiting room-- I was going to be a huge pain--because we were not going to wait again--  we were taken back quickly and off we went over 2 hours later!

Tomorrow we have to be at the hospital at 9:40 for a 10:40 scan-- he will be asleep for it and right after it he will have bone marrows done as well as round one of immunizations!  TOUGH day--- but I can not wait to tell him we are going home the next day-- I know he will be excited-

Here are some more pictures-- we wrapped both hands and told him he was a boxer--- and one of the pictures is Grier talking to Hayes and Grace at home--
Thanks for all the messages-- I read them to him at dinner and he replied back-- just like you guys were sitting at the table!  I probably should have written it down and typed it out--- Next time!   I am looking forward to saying we are HOME--- this has been a long week-

3 comments:

Mary Ellen Paine said...

Wish I could have been there to hold all your hands. So sorry it was so rough. Hopefully tomorrow will be a little easier for all of you.
We pray and think of you constantly.
Love the phone picture-think he got that from his mom.
Love to all of you,
Mary Ellen

Grier,
You make a great boxer. Cannot wait to see you next week. Hopefully we can go to Chick Fil A on the fire truck on the playground.
We all miss you,Mrs. Paine

Anonymous said...

Sounds like, overall, it has been a successful week, although not a barrel of fun. We are so glad for you that tomorrow is Friday, and you will be heading home soon! It sounds like Grier has really done well on this trip.

Grier, we sure have missed you at the Weekday School this week. But you only missed two days of school instead of four days like you usually come since we had a holiday on Monday and a snow day on Tuesday. We can't wait to see you back next week, and I can't wait to call number 85 when it is carpool time!
My favorite picture is you sitting in bed talking on the phone - you look like a teenager!
We miss you and can't wait to see you next week.
Love,
Janis Rikard

Anonymous said...

So sorry to hear of the long day. Your bacon heart is true talent Grier, I love it! Happy to hear the week is alomost over for you and you guys will be home soon.

Netha

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Grier going for a ride in the ambulance across the street

Grier going for a ride in the ambulance across the street
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Grier patiently waiting surgery to remove tumor
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Grier at the "new" clinic at CMC

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Some of our team at the Hopebuilders 5k

Some of our team at the Hopebuilders 5k

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