We were looking to spend some time in nature so we took Carly on her first ever camping trip this past weekend. We headed north and found a perfect spot to pitch our tent literally on the edge of a cliff overlooking the Pacific. Christa and I have always done a lot of camping and it felt great to breathe the fresh ocean air but I think Carly may have liked it the most. As soon as the tent was set up we took her inside and the first thing she did was smile. She seemed at peace for the entire weekend, sleeping great and crying less than she has in weeks. She also did a good job holding up her head and even sat up on her own on Christa's lap for a few moments as we watched the sun set on Friday night. On Saturday the wind really picked up, sending our neighbors into their van for a good part of the day, but we were happy to sit there in our chairs at the end of the continent letting the wind power blow away the residual stress from the month in the PICU. We are already counting the days until our next camping trip together.Love, Brad
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Peace, Strength, Grace (unexpected gifts)...the things we have all prayed for you...happening in your chosen place. What more can we ask?
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that sounds beautiful guys. i miss you so much! i look forward to the day we can all go camping together.
xo
Good Morning...What a great bit of positive news that Carly is doing so much better now. I truly believe she will continue to move forward with her development more quickly with "Great Outdoors" activities like the camping trip this past weekend.
Love and my continued prayers to you...:-)...
That is so awesome! I am really glad you were able to go camping.
hugs,
Cathy
this is great news all around, so happy you made it camping. xo
becca and brian
Awesome! Glad the three of you were able to enjoy some relaxing, outdoor time together. Always sending positive thoughts your way and happy to hear things are going well. ((HUGS))
So glad you got to get outside with Carly & breathe some fresh air this wekeend. Not at all surprised she took to camping so well! I'm still sending positive thoughts to you all the time...
That spot was beautiful! What a perfect way to spend the weekend. Love ya!
That sounds perfect. Am very glad to hear about the healing wind power. Much love to you all.
Awesome to hear!!
Wooohooooo! I'm psyched you guys found a peaceful spot and were able to enjoy some time with Carly with outdoors!
Sounds like you are making some wonderful memories as a family. Enjoy it
xoxo
I feel peaceful just looking at the picture.I'm glad you all got a breath of fresh air.May this be the beginning of more family trips.
Love, W,J,K,T,& MC
It is so great to hear how well you all are doing. What an amazing family. I hope I will get to see you and Carly again soon.
Mary Godfrey
this picture reminds me of when i went camping with you two :) i had so much fun that trip and i'm sure carly did too. she is lucky to have such adventurous parents!
love you all!
kate
sounds so lovely -- I'm sure that the fresh air and the beautiful scenery is SO good for Carly.
Love reading these type of updates, keep em coming!
:) sheila
A sigh of relief to see the last post was almost a week ago...that means you're all doing well. So glad Carly's feeling better and you all enjoyed camping!
XO,
Susan
I can just see you guys there, enjoying the wind on your faces, letting it cleanse all the stress from this summer. You totally brought me back to my favorite place on earth - the CA coast. Miss you guys. Love from Ohio.
Brad, Chista & Carly, Sending you,
peace, love, all our positive energy
from Indy. We think of you daily.,
and it sounds like you are in your
element in the "Great Outdoors".
Want you to know we sure our continually to send
our prayers and everything positive
to all of you.
Your Indy cousins- Love, Hal, Linda & John
Your Nelson cousins in Indy,
Love, Hal, Linda & John
Hello,
Thank you for being such an inspiration. I have heard it said that if your shoes hurt, look to the man with no shoes. I know it has been said better, but you get the point. Carly is such an old soul. I wonder if your family is aware of how much she has brought and taught others already? She is so full of GRACE! I wonder if you knew how much when you chose her name? God Bless from your distant cousin in Oregon!
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