Another Day in the Hospital

You know, life is always full of challenges but there are so many more blessings than hard times. I sat most of the day with Melanie, fixing her pillows, attending to her needs, holding her hand when they poked or prodded her and all the while I thought about what a blessing all three of my kids are to me. What joy they give, even when something hard like this is happening. Casi and Emery worked on the house some today, making it ready to be moved into. Melanie was so happy knowing that the two men she loves in this world were making her home ready for her. Trees were planted, fencing put up and tomorrow the babies room will be painted, well at least that is the plan.
Melanie was feeling a bit blue today, thinking about being on bed rest when she wants to be doing so much on their new home and just at that time, Melissa called her. Maybe some sister bond had Melissa call right at that time, whatever, it was perfect timing. Melanie's face lit up and the first smiles of the day formed on her pale face. They talked for quite a while. It did my heart good to see and hear how much love my girls have for each other. Can't ask for much more in life than to be surrounded with loving family. There is so much to be grateful for this weekend. That it appears no blood clots are in the lungs. One more test tomorrow to make 100% certain. That Mei-Ling Fah is strong and feisty. Kicking back at every single person that presses on her mommy's tummy. We feel so very blessed to have a fantastic small town hospital close by, staffed by wonderful, caring people. That modern medicine is available when needed. That we are close by to be at Melanie's side and for Casi and his tender love and care for his new bride. Maybe tomorrow, we will be able to bring Melanie home, feeling better and remain that way until its the right time for Mei-Ling to be born.

We actually found a Hello Kitty balloon that she had never had before !

Casi working on putting up a new fence around their property