Lazy Sunday!

Hola,

Well, since there's not much going on today, I thought I'd stop by and say hi.  Hi.

We've had a pretty good day.  Got a free lunch!  How?  Well, there's a new taco place going in near our Fuddrucker's.  The other day, as we were going to grab a burger, we saw people milling around inside.  Dillon went to see if they were open but was told it wouldn't be until Monday (as in tomorrow).  Today, we found ourselves heading back to Fuddrucker's (haha) and this time, we saw people sitting down and eating.  We figured they might be having a "soft opening," so we moseyed on in.  As we finished up placing our order and Dillon got ready to pay, we were pleasantly surprised to find out they are training their staff and our meal was free!  All in all, it was pretty good.  The name of the place is Fuzzy's Taco Shop.  They are a TX chain, I believe (started in Ft. Worth).  I had the grilled fish sandwich and Dillon had the combo fajita plate.

After that, we went to visit the heart unit at Medical City Dallas Children's Hospital.  Ethan conked out en route, so he and Dillon stayed in the car.  I was going to drop off some supplies to one of the moms and say hi to whoever else was there.  I got to peek in on one of our cutie heart babies and he was wide awake!  Oh, so handsome!  I heard he is doing really well and if his tummy will process full feeds, he can go home soon!!  Another one of our kiddos is recovering from a tracheotomy.  He has to stay another month (!) and then will transfer to another nearby hospital for more training for Mommy and Daddy.  It's tough for both the cuties I mentioned b/c their family is from out of state.  I can't imagine what that's like!

A new "heart baby" came into the world yesterday.  His name is Gavin.  He is currently in a hospital in Tennessee and I know his parents would appreciate your prayers.  He was born with TGA- diagnosed AFTER he was delivered!  Needless to say, his parents were in shock, just as we were when Ethan was born.  Praise the Lord the doctor caught it early so things could get crackin.

Lastly, little Mr. Bowen is giving his doctors, nurses and parents a run for their money.  A victory was celebrated when they took him off the ventilator but then the ol "one step forward, two step back" booger reared it's ugly head and, last I heard, he might have to be re-intubated.  Please pray that's not the case and that there is no where to go but UP from here on out.  As I said on his mom's Facebook wall, it's always frustrating when things finally start to go well with the heart (the reason they are in there in the first place) but then other things creep up.  UGH!  It's like there is no rest for the weary!  Please keep the Hammitt family in your prayers!  www.bowensheart.com

So, in closing, pray for:

Gavin (newborn- TGA)
Jamar (recovering well- hope they can get home soon)
Nathan (post-trach, doing well.  Long road ahead but hope it goes by fast)
Bowen (post-vent, hope he doesn't have to go back on)
Greta (didn't mention her, but she is one of Ethan's heart buddies who had a setback after her release from the hospital and is back in- but due to get out of there soon)

Thanks!

Amy