Spa day 2

In the cup Brooke is holding, it's not water. It's cold coffee :) Hehe, I think that is so gross, but I was so excited she was drinking something besides water. And I do LOVE coffee (hot not cold :)

Taken from Bible.com

"When the scriptures talk about making the bones fat or speaks of health in the marrow of the bones, it is referring to a healthy immune system that produces healthy blood. The Bible also says that the life is in the blood. Therefore, when we keep a joyful and positive attitude it helps to keep us healthy. "

Proverbs 15:30(Amp):30 The light in the eyes (of him whose heart is joyful) rejoices the heart of others, and good news nourishes the bones.

Proverbs 15:30(KJV):30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.

I seemed to have left my devotional at home. Bummer! I swear I put it in my suitcase, but couldn't find it, so I looked up Bible.com and this came up today. It made me smile :) God sure knows how to put things in my language. Obviously we know what happens when you don't have a healthy immune system. At times it's an up hill battle. I can't change Brooke's immune system, it is what it is. (or what it's not). I can help and mold her spiritual immune system. Sitting here, we've got the time. And we know he's always listening. Even when we don't think we do have time. You cannot control your every situation, but you can control how you react. A joyful and positive attitude :) Thank you Jesus, for Brooke's life, for Spectrum being so close, for awesome family and friends, for doctors, PA's and nurses that care for her. Time to slow down and regroup :) The MD asked what we think of the "New Hospital". It's fine. It's nice. It's new. They have a slushie machine :) So it's good I guess. I'm not sure it's any better than the old hospital. We like the staff, that's why we keep coming back :) It's all about the people!

Brooke did well last night. She slept well, but did have a fever. The PA said, "she has influenza, she's entitled to have a fever." She perked up this am, was standing up and not complaining of pain. We are trying to get her feedings back to what we do at home. They are doing IVIG today. YEAH!! Not sure what her IGG numbers are yet, hopefully this afternoon we'll know that. When they drew her blood I wished good thoughts on the gold tube (the IGG one). But a boost of IVIG will make Steve and I feel better. Her cough and congestion are getting worse, but that seems to be the course of this illness. The plan at this point is to go home Monday. We can do that. We are off to a White caps game tonight with the girls. Tricia is sitting with Brooke. Grandparents have been up to visit, which she LOVES. You can tell she is older. She tells you what she wants. She told Steve to bring puzzles back up. She was mad at me for going down to get food and when I came back she said "DON"T do that AGAIN!" Ok Miss Bossy! Tough Love is going to have to break this attitude. Tomorrow is Mother's day! Hug your MAMA :) If not your mama, hug a mama!