A Better Day

A number of you have asked about helping to donate a new air-hockey table to the Primary Children's playroom.  Shaun called Primary Children's today to find out how something like this could be done.  PCH was excited about the prospect of a new air hockey table, and we arranged that we would take one in next Thursday while Charlie is there for radiation.  (He's so excited!)  A number of you have expressed interest in helping with the donation.  If you would like to help Charlie with this donation, you can.  Any money donated in excess of the cost of the air-hockey table will be donated to the Primary Children's play room and/or Sophie's Room (the music room).  

The old air hockey table at Primary Children's "Young Zone" playroom that Brendan loves to play. (This picture was taken last month).  This table is now out of order and they are in need of a new one.

Today I was worried about how Brendan would be feeling.  He has had such a rough week.  I almost told the physical therapist not to come, but decided we would give it a try, even though Brendan was not excited to see him.  

 But it turned out to be a really good thing.  He stretched out Brendan's tight muscles (from not using them for a couple of weeks) and  showed him how to strengthen his arms and legs without even getting out of bed.

 Brendan seemed to feel much better afterwards.  Then, Shaun and Brendan spent some time reading together while Brendan rested after physical therapy.

 Throughout the rest of the day, Brendan seemed to feel better and better.  He wanted to play air hockey so we rigged up the table so he could sit and play.

And another rest.

 I was glad to see Brendan reading again today.  The past several days he has been in too much pain to even focus on his book.

 And when I thought he was still reading, he was actually sleeping.  Which was good, since he didn't sleep much overnight.

 Once again, we coaxed Brendan outside for a little while.  It really perks him up.

 Yay!!! Jamie and Lydia finally made it from Virginia!

 Then it was time for another rest.

 Today Brendan was feeling so much better!  It was such a relief to see the difference in him.  We are thinking now that the strep infection had taken a much bigger toll on him than we thought possible.  He had been thinking that all the aches and pains were spreading cancer, while maybe it was the misery of a high fever and muscle aches.

 Once again, we can think about his Wish Trip, and his radiation next week.  Yesterday I was thinking those things might not be possible.  But prayers are answered and Brendan is feeling better and doing much better than earlier this week.  Thanks for those prayers, your faith, and the miracles that follow.