Thursday, December 25, 2008

Merry Christmas

Carly is recovering well today, feeling a few effects from the anesthesia and some of her medications but certainly on the mend. Her sodium levels were a little high this morning but they are returning to normal now. We will see how she is doing tomorrow and perhaps we will be heading home, but that is still unknown.

Spending Christmas in the pediatric intensive care (PICU) wasn't something that we imagined in our wildest dreams but it provides real perspective on the important things in life. Carly is a little miracle and her incredible spirit is a constant reminder that you can never give up. Our family and friends both far and near continually show us the power of love to help lift each other up. And through these challenges I have been reminded of what I already knew, the best marriages are even stronger in tough times than they are in good times.

Love, Brad

11 comments:

Anonymous said...

Just read the last few days and my thoughts are with you all. I can't figure out how to get your blogs directly to my email which would keep me more up to date. You 3 are truly amazing human beings. Keep the love and prayers with you. Merry Xmas!

Love,

Susan

Sarah said...

spending christmas day with you guys was seriously amazing... seeing how yours and carlys strength was inspirational. she is such an angel and we felt lucky to be with her. lots of love sarah and matt

Anonymous said...

all of my love to the three of you. i can't wait to see you soon. she is a tough cookie and has two of the most amazing parents.

lala said...

Hi! I just checked the blog and was surprised that so much has happened this week. The 3 of you have been in my thoughts and I will continue to send all the positive healing energy to Carly that I can. I hope you are taking care of yourselves as well. Here's to a happy and healthy 2009!

Love and light, Anne Cline

Anonymous said...

thanks so much for the updates. checking this blog makes us feel connected to you and able to direct our prayers and love to what's going on in the moment. Your little girl is on our minds all the time and continues to amaze and inspire us from afar, as do her parents.
Sending boundless love to your little angel,
Sheila,Keith & Dylan

Anonymous said...

You three are totally amazing - the dream team.
Carly - you have an incredible fighting spirit we should all strive to attain.
Brad and Christa - you are the absolute BEST advocates an adorable little girl could ever have.
Go team!

Anonymous said...

We are sending lots of healthy, healing thoughts and love to Carly today and every day.

much love
Chris + Lani

Shuman said...

Sending lots of love to all three of you and special recovery vibes to Carly!

Lani said...

as always, continuing to keep you 3 in our thoughts. its been a tough few weeks all around.
lots of love and healing thoughts being sent your way...
xo
Lani

Lee Lee said...

The three of you are ONE in strength, dreams, hope, and future. I love you all. Carly and I went on a snow run today and she loved it, 'cept for when it got in her eyes. She loves to run.

Unknown said...

Just got Heather and Seth's xmas email and that prompted me to check the blog out and wow what a shock! so glad to hear Carly is again on the mend! thinking of you... lot's of love... Jenn