Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Baby I Love You

It was another good day, a trend that we could get used to. Carly continues to eat well and they removed her NG feeding tube and the central line that has been running into her right jugular vein since June 6. She is a little swollen from the medications and IV feedings but that doesn't stop her smile from brightening everyone's day.

Today is the day we bid farewell to June. I have always liked it as months go, but 2009 is one that I never want to repeat. It is hard to believe that we have spent nearly the entire month here in the fish bowl like rooms of the PICU. It is still impossible not to feel fortunate to have such an amazingly strong daughter, an incredible wife, caring and helpful family, and friends around the world that offer so much love and support. I can't wait to thank you all in person, on the outside.

Love, Brad

15 comments:

NicciN said...

Go Carly and her parents!! I am so looking forward to you all being back at home together. Much love to you all.

Dennis and Kathy said...

YEA!!! She looks great. You should be headed home in no time. Just remember we're always thinking about you. Dennis and Kathy

Anonymous said...

Well hello beautiful! We are smiling right back at you-
Andy,Allie, Sophie, and Luke

Gal said...

Yay smiles! What a cutie she is. Looking forward to seeing you all in your home element next time! :)

savannah said...

Aw - how great to see Carly's cute little face again! Hoping the craziness is over and you can take her home soon!

Love, Savannah, Tim, and Evan

Marybeth said...

So so happy to hear the good news and see Carly's beautiful smile. She is an inspiration. Lots of love to you all!

Unknown said...

What a wonderful way to start the day, with a little smile like that. See ya, June! Don't let the door hit you on the way out! We will miss you terribly this weekend, but rest up, as good times are around the bend and June '09 shall soon be but a memory. Don't worry, we'll do lots of dancing for you. Home is in your near future, I can feel it. All my love.
-Kim

Anonymous said...

Let us know when you are home and up for visitors!
Kellie and Chris

Michelle said...

So happy to hear that Carly is coming home! Always thinking of you all and sending positive vibes. lots of love. michelle

Anonymous said...

HALLELUJAH !!!!....D

Anonymous said...

Go Carly, and Christa & Brad!! So wonderful to hear of the progress and see the cute face:)
much love,
Srinka, Jack + Kiran

Heather and Seth said...

Sending enough love to fill that fish bowl and 3,000 others. We love you guys and miss you, and are anxiously awaiting the day for y'all to step into the sunshine and step up to a million hugs.

Anonymous said...

Brightened my day here! Only good news to come in July and beyond. Keith and Sheila

Anonymous said...

yesssss. great news, and i'm with you about June of '09. Today is July, a new day, and the hornth of July so how can it be a bad day really...?

Love Becca

Nick G said...

Wa-hoo! So good to see Carly smiling again!

Here's to better days ahead!