LET FREEDOM RING!

Every single day during trials is celebrated with a little more thought and gratitude. We are grateful that we have been home all week. With the results of some labs going up and some continuing to fall, our anticipation of making it through the weekend grows. On any given day you can find each one of us playing a huge part in caring for our Davis. I am the chief scheduler of course, however, have now trained Jeff and Courtney in shot giving 101. They were both naturals and Davis put them at ease as the patient. Courtney did a great job and will now be able to volunteer in her first nursing class this fall with some experience under her belt.

Emily is the first to want to participate and help. She is intrigued at the whole process and has wanted to be a nurse for a few years now. I wondered if these experiences would alter that dream, however, she is more determined than ever to grow up to be a nurse and "take care of Davis if he is still sick!" Ryan could go either way. The interest is there, until his stomach takes a turn, followed by a need to sit down. Ben loves the equipment, however, is well aware of his limits and is found sprinting for the door with the mention of any needles or blood. Emily often follows to console Ben, telling him "don't worry, I will take care of you!" In the beginning, he tried to remain in the room and be tough, however, after the gaging and sweating began, he realized he was going to have to give up a little toughness. Those of you that know this rough and tumble..highly opinionated, thick calved, broad shouldered boy, can only imagine the tenderness as he gives into letting Emmi take care of him, and embraces his inner wimp!

Davis has hopes that he will feel up to participating in the Fourth of July parade on Saturday. The KJH officers were trying to get a truck to see if he could sit in the back. He had fun being involved in an outside planning meeting with officers this past week and hopes to be involved as much as possible.

Happy Independence Day!