We have finally hit a plateau and routine, both at home and with Kevin. Watson has begun to enjoy school and drop offs are much smoother. Lincoln has learned to accept that Watson is going to school and will return later in the day. Lincoln even has started his own routine with a lunch pail full of goodies he eats all day, specially made for him by Grandma. Miss Ember is staying awake longer stretches and enjoys watching her brothers play and loves to look out the window. Grandma and myself have begun to make plans for a house clean up in preparation for Kevin's return, so look for those days sometime in Oct if you are interested in helping.

Which brings me to Kevin, he has really shown some improvement not only in his blood count numbers but also in his eating patterns. Small discoveries for meals that stay down and cause the least amount of nausea have been a blessing. The tallest hurdle is still fliud intake, due to several of his medications adequate fluids throughout the day is essential for kidney health. Therefore, strides have been made to consume small amounts as frequently as possible to ensure the daily goal is met. And all though he has been taking more naps he says he is feeling better each day as he recovers from his cough. I say he deserves every nap with all he has been through, sleep it up! 

Emotions are still very raw some days at the realization of all the moments he is not present for. I burst into tears sharing about Watson Big Buddy at school and how excited he was to show me him on the playground. All the soccer games, watching Watson play with his teammates and Lincoln all dressed in his uniform sitting in my chair (he hasn't actually played a game lol, there's always next year jk). Even today was difficult as it was a family dinner to help celebrate Lincoln's up coming 3rd birthday. Thank goodness for facetime so he is given the chance to watch Lincoln open gifts with the largest grin, but knowing he wants to be here more than anything. I am always filled with such saddness knowing he "missed it", but am reminded of the stuggle thus far and how we can not stop now, we've come so far. Please continue to pray and think of our family and friends as they help us endure and bring a healthy Kevin home.