A Happy Day

Marianna has had quite the adventure today. She got carried into the house by some hunky ambulance guys (It's OK, Stan would forgive her) she got to see all of her granchildren again, and she got some exciting new socks with bells on them. Today was actually a very positive experience. Seeing her at home, joking and being herself, was the best medicine any of us could have asked for. When she is this "up" it is hard to believe that this is even happening. But it is.

Rather than dwell on the negative, we are going to celebrate every day that we still have her. Long faces and tears are for later, and God knows they are coming. But for now, we party. There are so many people who lose their loved ones with a knock at the door and a CHP officer explaining that Mom/Dad/Brother/Sister/Child is never coming home again. Every one of those people would give ANYTHING for one more day, one more chance to say "I love you" one last time. Rather than focus on the fact that the Lord is calling her home long before any of us are ready to lose her, I will be focused on the fact that He has given us the priviledge of that one more chance to say "i love you"....that chance those other families never get. I invite you to join me.

From here on out, every day will be Marianna's birthday and Mother's Day and Christmas as we enjoy the time we have with her. To that end, Marianna missed Thanksgiving. A can of Ensure in a hospital bed does not a holiday make. And while she may not want to eat much, I know she would like to see her loved ones. So I invite everyone who reads this (and please forward it to those who do not know about us) to join us Sunday, December 7 at 3 pm for "Second Thanksgiving." Our family will provide turkey, ham, beverages, and paper goods, etc. Y'all bring either a side dish or dessert to share. Kids are welcome. Our girl may excuse herself partway through for a nap if she needs it, but she will love having the house filled with her loved ones. RSVP to Cynthia Ward at 714-292-0042.

CW