April, 2007

Here we are going into April and you are doing very well. You are eating, vocalizing more and the weather has been awesome. We have spent a lot of time outside enjoying the waterfall by the patio. We have been truly blessed.

We are now approaching spring but you would never know it based on the weather. It has turned bitter cold and we are seeing snow showers. Easter is April 8th and we are planning on taking you to Uncle Fred’s.

Wednesday April 4th I arrived at the center at 3 p.m. and you were in bed. You were very agitated and went into full blown brain storming. The doctor came in and filled your Baclifin pump and they gave you morphine and Ativan to calm you. You were sweating profusely and your temp was 103. They put you on a cooling blanket and then on IV fluid. It is now 6 p.m. and you have finally calmed down. The aides will be in soon to make you comfortable and change your clothes. You slept all night and for the next two days.

Sunday April 8th, it is Easter and we are bringing you to Uncle Fred’s. All your Aunt’s, Uncle’s and cousins will be there to see you. When I got to the center you were quite active and I was concerned but you calmed down and were very quiet the ride to Uncle Fred’s. Everyone was glad to see you and you smiled some and slept some. You had lots of pictures taken with all the family and Melissa will add them to your web page.

It was a very blessed holiday!