Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Playing house

Today Elly was able to feed, change, and burp Annie. It was EMBARRASSING how clumsy I was! You would of thought I had never changed a diaper before (Luke would beg to differ). You can't imagine how wonderful it was to be able to do something so 'routine'. The old familiarity of changing a diaper coupled with the clumsiness and concern that comes from juggling such a little thing with all these bells and whistles (what I like to call all the iv lines and monitors) just produced a rush of emotions: confidence, fear, love, pride that I could finally do something more for her... it was such a rich, fulfilling moment and a sign of hope for what is to come when Annie is able to come home.

3 comments:

Barb L. said...

What a wonderful day for you and Annie! That must have felt SO good to you both! Hugs to you all,
Love,
Barb

Judy said...

Hurray! Next thing you know you'll be taking up juggling - or is that kind of how it feels at the moment? This is clearly a taste of things to come...which is just great!

Jaeden's Mommy said...

I am so happy for you guys. That is amazing!! That is great news. Keep up the good work and the hard fight Annie!!!! I know you must have felt what cannot be put into words. I saw Annie today, and I said to myself, Boy does she look really good. I knew I was going to make it my business to read up on her progress here. Great News!!! God bless her!!!