Things are a Little Better

Brodie had a good Labor Day. They didn't make any significant changes. He is now currently on 86% oxygen on the oscillator and this morning they have gone down a little bit on some of the other settings. Although we are encouraged by this news we are still scared because he is so close to maximum support that there is not too much room for a setback. We were able to leave the hospital at 5 and go spend time with Bradie. He just had us laughing all night and it was great to spend some good quality time with him. It makes you realize how much joy kids bring to your life and makes coming up here a little easier. We got some sleep as well so we have a little more energy than last week for sure. A girl just stopped me in the hall and told me that she was praying for us and Brodie and that we are such a kind family. I have learned through this process that it takes just a couple of seconds to say things like that and you don't understand how it helps someone. The number one question we get is, "How are you doing it"? The truthful answer is that we are able to make it through all of this because of all of you and all of the other amazing people that we come into contact with on a daily basis. It would be easy to see the bad in the world right now but we are surrounded by so much good that it is just impossible to do anything but feel blessed in our situation. Sure it is not easy, but when you see the lives that Brodie has touched and the way people have touched ours we would have to say that life is good. Please pray for all of the people being effected by the fires right now. Thanks again for all of the support and prayers. We are moving in the right direction but we know we still have a very rocky road ahead of us.