Learning to be Content...

Contentment...that's something that's really been on our hearts this past week or so. We've had many wonderful conversations about a bunch of different things. Learning to be content or thanking God for everything is something we've really been working on. It's so easy to say the things we will do with Caleb when he's all healed but God's been saying, Why not do it now? We can do a lot of things with him although it takes much more effort. But we are learning to be grateful for everything but especially for the wonderful gift of Caleb's life. We have started to and will continue to spend more time with just the four of us... actually spending quality time...going places and not just staying home. We've got to make more memories..for us, and for the boys. So nursing is changing for us during the week so we can do that. Especially since Brandon will be going back to work again soon. That's really gonna be tough for me when he does.
On Tuesday we took the boys for a walk to the park. We went to the playground and Brandon took Caleb down the slide quite a few times. Caleb had a lot of fun. Micaiah went crazy running around, climbing, and sliding. What a great time we had together! We will definitely be doing that more often.
Today we took them to Kahala Mall just to cruise around. But Caleb got to meet Abby for the first time today! She was at the mall with her nurse too! Caleb always loved going to the mall. He always wanted to go there to get Icee and popcorn and pizza. And look around at the toy store. Anyways, I hadn't taken him into the candy store since before the accident. A place he absolutely loved...well, today we took him in to get a balloon and he was just staring at all the candies. His eyes got bigger and his eyebrows raised. He really wanted some. I assured him I would take him there to get whatever he wants when he starts eating with his mouth again and swallowing. What an incentive...I think we'll take him there more often to encourage him.
Although we are leaning about contentment, we are not getting comfortable at being in this stage or seeing Caleb where he is right now. He's going to keep improving everyday. So what I mean by being content is being thankful for everything we have at the moment or for where Caleb is at that moment and always remembering how much God has blessed us. There is always room for improvement in our lives...for growth in everything, especially in our relationship with God, and of course in Caleb's healing process.
Tomorrow, Caleb has an appointment with his ENT (ear, nose, throat) Specialist. He is seeing this doctor to monitor his trach. So please pray for Caleb. Pray that he will be able to remove it very very soon and that he will do very well in the process of getting to that point to remove it and as well as after. And of course please continue to pray for Caleb's complete healing! Thank you for being a blessing in our lives as well as Caleb's! God Bless...