Tuesday Night-- Three weeks post (slight rehab delay)

Its been 3 weeks today. There is soo much to be grateful for this week! I will start with the little woman of the hour:

Alexandria the Great is more awake every day, moving around in her bed, pulling her blankets up, opening those pretty green eyes longer and with more focus, scratching, yawning, handing a ball to her dad earlier on command and today with a rehab visit, she was set up in bed, asked to point out certain aspects on picture cards, and clearly motioned correctly. Although there is work ahead, this girls stamina is amazing!! Like her Dean told her at an earlier visit. "God is NOT through with you yet" [moving to Rehab had slight delay, they are waiting to find her a room, maybe tomorrow. Her night nurse is Emily and Ernest is spending the night with her...I think I'm supposed to sleep -weird] Stand and cheer, your prayers are strong! Keep that vibe humming the healing tune.

Grandmothers: What can be said other than they are priceless. Coming here on a moments notice and aiding in troubled moments. Our last one, Grandma Janie flies back to TX tomorrow. Im surprised she is not using her own angel wings --seriously... Im in awe of her patience and ability to help both Ern and I individually deal with our own types of pain while at the same time, helping with Alex and dealing with her own sadness -- Thank you soo much, I miss you already.

Jasmine & Matt: tenacious and loyal! driving three hours every weekend from UNCW while amidst heavy courseloads and all night study to ensure time for little sister, letting her know someone is always with her.

Thanks to all Friends, Family, Neighbors, ICU staff College Instructors, Ronald McDonald House, and so many others.

Everyone, Keep praying keep praying as we are on the edge of moving into the task of Rehab phase.