Happy Mother's Day!

Today, I received an early Mother's Day present by getting to go on a day pass from the hospital to Bryn's 5th birthday party.  Several weeks ago, while planning the tea party, Bryn turned to me and said, "You won't be at my party!" Of course, I was sad I couldn't come, and told her how many people would be there that loved her so much.  In the background, I began asking around about these day passes I kept hearing about.  I asked my doctors and they were all over helping me so I could go.  Even after the femur setback, my doctor gave me explicit instructions to just sit in my wheelchair, but was happy to let me go for the day!  

I was ecstatic!! It was a surprise for both Jadyn and Bryn in case something did not work out.  Jake took the day off work Friday to come up to get trained and cleared to transfer me from wheelchair to our new car.  The transfer went perfectly.  Our beautiful new car is almost completely level with the wheelchair making the transfer almost easy.  

This morning, Jake came to pick me up and we were on the road by 10.  The party went perfectly, I thought! My fabulous friends Alyson and Shelley, along with my family helped plan and execute the best tea party a girl cold ask for.  Really, it went better than any party I have planned.  I think it helped that the adults in the room were almost all teachers!  They have a way with 5 year olds, and can each quiet a room in seconds:)  

I was blessed, blessed, blessed beyond measure to be able to be there.  I kept saying, Thank you God for this moment!  I got back to my hospital room a little after 3:00.  It was a long day, and quite past my max for staying in the brace, but it was so worth all the preparation and some aches and pains to have made it! Bryn said while snuggling in my hospital bed, "I am glad you got to come to my party." Me too Bryn, me too!! 

Katelyn was a great addition to the party as well and took so many pictures.  Tomorrow, I will try to download some and post on the blog.  

Every time I see Jake, he tells me of someone who is helping at our house with some project that will help me get around at our home.  I am so grateful for all of you who are helping.  And, for so many who help with everyday tasks with the girls, our yard, home, dinners, financial support, prayers...it is so difficult to thank all of you who literally make life work for us.  One, because I learn of something new someone has done literally every day.  Two, because words are hard to come by when thank you is never enough.  

You are amazing.

With much love and a Happy Mother's Day,

Jess