Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Roller Coaster

Today was a snow day and Zach and friends stayed in Toledo today. It worked out because Avery had a not good day and I was able to stay with her all day. One of her lungs collapsed and since late last night and still - they are working on her to get it opened up and cleared up again. They took another x-ray and it looked much better later today. They're beating her to help loosen things up in there; it sounds bad, but it doesn't hurt (even though she cries).

After I get bad news, in front of the next person I talk to, I lose it. I have an ugly cry and the whole thing just isn't pretty. Anyhoo, a family member of one of Avery's roommates (did you get that?) happened on by and came to say hi... He was very nice and his wife stopped by later and had some wise words for me. She said, "it's a roller coaster, you have to hang on, it'll get better" :) yep
It already is.

4 comments:

Cynthia said...

Sometimes the ugly cries just have to come out. It just helps you feel better and is cathartic. Keep hanging in there! Avery is so lucky to have such a loving and devoted mom.

Jocelyn Christensen said...

Officially, I don't like roller coasters until I'm standing on solid ground again...You will stand on solid ground again! :) hang in there! We love you!

Aryn said...

I can't say it any better than Cynthia and Jocelyn. Let the ugly cries out (they're bound to come out sooner or later) and hang in there! Solid ground ahead.

Kate said...

I can't even imagine. It's emotional (hormonal) enough having just given birth. You are truly amazing! I have burst into tears just reading your posts and seeing the pictures. I'm sorry there is some bad news mixed in with the good. We continue to pray for Avery & you. She's a darling baby... so glad you got to hold her for a little while again. :) That's what I can't imagine... not being able to snuggle her all day. Keep the updates coming. We love you guys.