Thankful

One thing I have learned from Melissa is no matter where she was in life, she was always so thankful for all that she had...

Melissa is awake, she is no longer intubated and she is breathing on her own.  Lawrence gave her a beautiful priesthood blessing helping her feel, even stronger, the love our Heavenly Father has for her.  Melissa and Lawrence, their baby boy, and both sets of grandparents are together giving each other the support that is so very much needed right now.

As of right now it is unclear exactly what injuries (physically) Melissa is facing.  Until her swelling reduces the doctors won't know exactly the extent of what she will be dealing with.  It makes us wish we could all be there to snuggle her and try to ease some of the pain.

In the mean time a sweet story to share... (posted on Melissa's blog December 15, 2011)

"guggles couch daddy's peeow"

 I really have gotten terrible about making a thankful post every day things just get busy and crazy and at the end of the day I would rather snuggle in bed with my hubby than post on my blog. And that is what I am thankful for today. A few weeks ago Lawrence was home with the kids and Ethne wasn't feeling particularly like taking a nap. So Lawrence asked her if she'd lay down with a pillow and blanket on the couch, to which she eagerly replied "des." So the little girl raced down the hall and pulled Lawrence's pillow off our bed then half-dragged half-carried it down the hall. She settled herself on the couch with the pillow, her ever present elephant, her new puppy, her Ariel doll, and a blanket then happily fell asleep while watching Phineas and Ferb with daddy.

Ethne and Edward

Ever since then this is one of her favorite activities and if she can get mommy or daddy involved too it's even better. Getting one of us involved isn't ever that difficult because we both love to snuggle our kids, but we just don't have to time we'd like to spend doing it. So yesterday I had a day off and spent some time snuggling on the couch with my little girl, daddy's pillow, and any toys she deemed necessary. I am thankful for the time I have to spend snuggling, holding, playing, and otherwise spending time with my kiddos. I am thankful that they both like to cuddle and like to do it with me and Lawrence. I am also thankful for time i get to snuggle with Lawrence. While it's great to cuddle with Edward and Ethne, they often aren't very good at snuggling back, but Lawrence is an expert. I am thankful for time to spend with my family, and particularly time to spend cuddling.