Feb 28, 2010 - Happy and Sad

Hi! I’ve got some happy and sad news. No, nothing is wrong with Caden. My good friend Dana who has been watching Caden while I’ve been back to work is moving to Arkansas. I’m soooo very sad not only to be losing a great friend, but because she is so good with Caden. Her husband Chris got a job promotion (Congrats Chris!!). As sad as I am, I am also very happy for their family for all the new beginnings in a much warmer state (and just when Dana was learning to use the snow blower - ha). I’m not sure she will ever know how grateful I am for her. I love you Dana!

When you are in the midst of making lots of decisions it is so hard to wrap your head around how everything is going to work out, but God always has a magical way of creating everything we need just at the right time for us. I just have to remember God’s time, not mine. That brings me my happy news. After almost a year on the market my townhome (that I had prior to getting married) finally got rented. What a huge financial burden that was lifted (at least for a year). My hopes obviously was to sell it, but given the economy and how long it had sat empty with no bites for buyers or renters I’m happy the right family came along to now call it there home. Thanks for all the prayers…once again they were answered!!

Now, more importantly, how is Caden. Well, Caden is doing FANTASTIC!!! It’s so great to type those words. He is eating great, sleeping great, is pulling himself up onto everything, loves trying to climb up the stairs, pulls all the pots and pans out of the cabinets, and loves to giggle. He has mastered saying Da-dah, still working on ma-ma. Although we are still unsure of his vocal cord damage from his first surgery, it sounds as though the vocal cord has healed because his voice is nice and loud 

Again, thanks for all your prayers and support. We are heading up to Milwaukee twice in March and we will be dropping off more pop-tabs. If you have any and are planning on seeing either David or myself we will gladly take them. The Ronald McDonald Home will always have a special place in our heart! Speaking of RMH…..if you would like to see a picture of Caden and I we are on their website just click on events and you will see us in the top corner.

www.rmhcmilwaukee.com

Love,
Melissa