Keryn update

I am very grateful for so many things and people:

• LaDale--for all the obvious reasons (taking care of my house and my family for a month), and for the less obvious ones (being the most understanding sister a person could have)
• Mema--for taking care of my family, holding my baby, letting my son play "balls" on her computer, and generally being the bestest mother ever
• pain medication, and nurses who listen--Gideon was in so much pain this afternoon after his surgery, and the nurses gave him medicine twice, and it just wasn't doing anything for him. Every few minutes for three hours he would give the most pitiful hoarse cry--it practically broke my heart. After we went to the nurses and told them he was still in pain, they found another type of medication to try and it has worked SO well. He slept, and then he started making the little grunts and moans that he usually makes when it's time to eat. And then he nursed so well.
• all of my family--thank you for being so aware and praying so much for our family. I love you all so much and I am SO grateful that we are a family.

So today has turned out to be a wonderful birthday after all. I have the best gifts in the world.