Thank You!

There are not enough words to thank you all for the love and support that you have showered on us over the past few weeks. I could never name everyone who has reached out, prayed, sent gift cards, brought a meal, etc. I do want to thank a few people and groups however. First, my amazing Mom's Bible Study. They set up the meal train and organized a lot of the logistics for helping us. My Camp Gladiator family...we always say we are #better together. The generosity of my 5:00 AM Central Crew literally brought me to tears. Judy, Amanda, Lauren and Anaise for loving on my girl and allowing Bruce to work and attend some important appointments of his own. And our dear friend Sonny for making sure I was taken care of at the hospital. More mornings than not, Sonny showed up with a coffee for me and on the night Alex was rushed to the PICU he offered to come to the hospital knowing he could be with me when no one else could. THANK YOU ALL!!!!

Alex and I are settling in at home. For those of you who have never spent time in a hospital, it is exhausting. You can't get quality sleep and the emotional roller coaster leaves you bone tired. Coming home is similar to coming home from vacation except you haven't had the fun and relaxation of a trip. But there is unpacking, laundry, mail, bills, etc. Then the added "work" of extra medical care and a 6 year old who needs Mommy's attention. I am starting to catch up, but it is a process Alex is doing pretty well considering. He is still having pain, likely from the pancreatitis more than surgery at this point. But he is so happy to be in his space and have his friends and games as distraction.

We are so grateful that this major surgery is over and we are on the road to recovery. I continue to pray that once Alex recovers his chronic pain is much improved.

Ali