That's what we are trying to tell ourselves anyway! This past weekend, Greg & I (with my parents help with the kids) packed up our entire house so that the floors can be refininshed. This was no small feat. Every piece of furniture, all the contents of the closets, etc . . . had to be moved into a small sunroom, our basement, and the third floor attic. Greg got quite the work out going up and down the stairs! After the house was completely empty (the workers moved the big furniture the next am) we packed up the cats and headed up to Grandma Esther's for a most excellent meal - my favoite, homemade noodles and Londoff Chicken!!! There we left the cats and then moved into our vacation resort, the Crowne Plaza (courtesy of Greg's generous relatives). The kids are loving the pool. Meg gets so excited saying "I swim I swim." They aren't enjoying the sleeping arrangements as much though. They have never had to sleep in the same room, and Sophie complains that Meg talks too much! Oh well, it's only ten days right?
The countertops and bathroom vanities were installed at the end of last week, two days before we moved out, but at least we got to see them. Supposedly, by the time we move back next week, the kitchen should be functional! Not much left to do, other than some painting, towel racks, etc. . . So exciting!
Last week we went to Children's for a memorial for Ben. It was actually for many children, all those that had passed away in the past few months. I saw names on the list of other kids who had been in the CICU when Ben was there, who have since died. It was a nice memorial, but as you can imagine, very sad. So many families there who had also lost their child. We went up to the CICU afterwards - I'm not quite sure why I wanted to do that. When we got inside the doors, we saw Dr. Gazit, who was happy to see us, and chatted with him for a few moments. I noticed that Ben's room was open, and commented on this to Dr. Gazit. He told us that actually the baby that was in the room had just gone to the operating room for a heart transplant. The irony of this was too much for me, and we left. I don't think I'll be back to the CICU anytime soon.
The countertops and bathroom vanities were installed at the end of last week, two days before we moved out, but at least we got to see them. Supposedly, by the time we move back next week, the kitchen should be functional! Not much left to do, other than some painting, towel racks, etc. . . So exciting!
Last week we went to Children's for a memorial for Ben. It was actually for many children, all those that had passed away in the past few months. I saw names on the list of other kids who had been in the CICU when Ben was there, who have since died. It was a nice memorial, but as you can imagine, very sad. So many families there who had also lost their child. We went up to the CICU afterwards - I'm not quite sure why I wanted to do that. When we got inside the doors, we saw Dr. Gazit, who was happy to see us, and chatted with him for a few moments. I noticed that Ben's room was open, and commented on this to Dr. Gazit. He told us that actually the baby that was in the room had just gone to the operating room for a heart transplant. The irony of this was too much for me, and we left. I don't think I'll be back to the CICU anytime soon.
Still always praying for you!
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