Happy Birthday A Little Late

I know some of you who follow the events of our family may be wondering if I lost it completely by not posting on Jack's third birthday. No not at all.

At his party on the 10th, Jack began throwing up. (a funny note...a soon as he threw up for the first time Annie, the ever loving big sister, said "well this is the worst party ever"!!!) The throwing up (and other things...yuck) continued for hours and hours and he began to throw up dried blood. So to the ER we went where he was given fluids and we were sent packing (before I felt comfortable). Monday we went to our Pediatrician who was dismayed that we were sent home with such a sick little boy. So back to the ER we go!!! This time Jack was admitted to Children's Hospital whrere he remained for 24 hours. We are home now and all got a good night's sleep last night. Jack, while not 100%, is much better and we hope for a continual (yet gradual) upswing for him!!!

Believe it or not we did get some great birthday pictures before the puking started so I will post them another time. We are so grateful to everyone who offered us support these past few days...many without even being asked. Especially for Grandma who kept Annie and Lucy while we were tied up. But for dinners, surprise visits to the Hospital, meals here at home, and the plethora of phone calls and prayers, we are truly thankful. We are blessed to have such a rich source of love and friendship in our lives.

As always we are most thankful to God, our healer and protector, for His amazing love and all sufficient grace. Amen.