September, Part I
Updates will be a little slower than the “every day” thing that’s been going on for the last couple weeks, but I will do my best to be timely and catch us up! We’re still a month or so off!
So keep in mind… we’d been waiting around for Nina’s MRI since the anomaly was conveyed to us on August 19th — sick in the knowledge that really it had been discovered back on July 28th, but not conveyed. When September 3rd rolled around, some action was finally ready to take place.
My heart breaks when I look at these pictures. They shouldn’t have to make hospital gowns this small. I’m trying to hold the camera and take the picture, so I look a little angry but I’m just trying to focus… the exhaustion you’re seeing there is legit. See this image larger.
Melissa and I were at our wits end. Not just because we didn’t know what the test would reveal, but Nina would have to undergo anesthesia with her heart condition. See this image larger.
I’m often amazed by Melissa’s toughness. She and I put on a pretty good front most of the time. We’ve relied heavily on family to help us through this, though, and again I thank you all. See this image larger.
Speaking of which, meanwhile, back at our house, Grampa Dave and Grandma Marcia (having arrived the night before) took care of Ian and stayed around as reserve help in case anything went wrong! See this image larger.
Grandma Marcia smiles on while Ian plays with the new toy they got him that morning… an erector set! Here’s a rocket! See this image larger.
Ian blasts off to outer space! See this image larger.
Yeah you’re cute, I guess we’ll keep ya. See this image larger.