Santa Baby & Puppy Paws

Will has had a rough day today, recovery wise. (Update below this post.) We needed to get out of the house & take our hospital care packages to a good friend & pediatrician who is on call tomorrow morning & will personally deliver them to kids in the hospital for Christmas. So- we ran to Rick & Jane's house only to discover a puppy they are keeping for a nearby family (that family is giving their kids the puppy tomorrow morning for Christmas.)

Will perked up quickly for the puppy & LOVED him.

After lots of kisses, the puppy finally fell asleep & Will laid down too to show the puppy how he sleeps. Will gave the puppy lots of kisses. Whenever the puppy cried, Will would exclaim, "What's the matter, puppy? He misses his Mommy, Mommy. He's crying for his Mommy!"

After such a rough morning, it was nice to see some smiles on Will.

Today has been such a rough day for Will. With the exception of getting out of the house & playing with a new puppy, he has been pretty cranky. Mostly, we've just been holding him & watching Christmas movies. He begged to wear his Santa suit but then he just cries & says his mouth hurts. Bless his heart.

Cuddling with Lovie




Thank you to our sweet friends who have sent cards or books or care packages for Will. He had so much fun before surgery opening up his care packages that several of you sent us to take to the hospital. The cards & text messages & scriptures meant for us during surgery so encouraged our hearts. Will also loved this huge batch of 3 dozen balloons which arrived at my parents' house for him.



Thanks to all of you who have encouraged us whether through emails, texts, cards, gifts, hugs, or prayers. We are so thankful for you!