Monday

This was a day full of arrangements for Joel's discharge. Things should go smoother this time as far as the equipment being provided for him. I'm especially grateful to our professional friends: our kids' physical therapist for support and advice and our good pediatrician for getting things moving!

Joel is having a sleep study tonight, Papa is still with him. The picture looks pretty scary but most of the wrapping is just so that he won't pull wires off.

When morning comes, Joel and I will move to Grammy's (Mike's mom's) house where I will room with him to make sure he always has his oxygen on his face. We will stay there until he is off of the oxygen and past danger of catching illnesses from the other little kids. Thank you, Mom!!

Timmy and Ella will start back to school in the morning. Ella is much better again, working through yet another round of antibiotics.

We'll continue to need help with the three youngest children Tues/Weds/Thurs during the times that Lora is in class and Gabe and Mike are at work.

More prayers were answered today! I'm feeling good about this.