Visitors

We had visitors this weekend! Our good friends, Katie and Toney, drove up from Tennessee. It was a wonderful dose of home and a much needed break from the monotony. I know I had been struggling with being homesick, missing Amelia, and just feeling secluded. Their visit was just what the doctor ordered, thanks guys! It was a real blessing.

We were also blessed with some great Pittsburgh Pirates tickets that were donated to the Ronald McDonald house in honor of organ donor awareness month in April. The seats were fantastic - 10 rows behind home plate, and they even came with dinner! I struggled with the decision to take Thatcher, but it was a great experience and worked out wonderfully. Things just seemed to fall into place.

Dinner before the Game

View of the Park from our Seats

BJ and I are so blessed to have such great friends and support system during this time. This and prayer and truly getting us through.

For me, one of the hardest parts has been being away from my daughter. I miss Amelia terribly, but I know she is happy and having a good time at home. We are blessed to have family that loves her so much taking such good care of her. It is hard not to be involved in her every day life. Since we've been in Pittsburgh, Amelia has flown on a plane, visited Pittsburgh, and Knoxville all for the first time. My parents took her with them to Knoxville to visit my new nephew Caleb who was born Thursday.

My parents and Amelia with Caleb - Congrats Adam & Jannette!!!

Thatcher is continuing to do better each day. He is eating more than he has ever eaten. It is a good sign that he is healing. He isn't napping much but is getting a little better through the night between feedings. He is still likely dealing with some discomfort. We go to clinic tomorrow and are anxious to see his weight and liver labs. I pray for continued good news.

Lunch Outside Today