Lacey June 9th

Today was a more relaxing day for Lacey, just two therapy sessions normally on the weekends. So, we are hoping there will only be two again tomorrow, cause it is time for mom to shower Lacey and wash her hair. The most wonderful thing she likes to have done is her hair washed and french braided. The halo really does make it a challenge though and normally takes quite a while to accomplish it. I am going to get Linda to help me tomorrow, since Auntie Liz won't be here.

Yesterday Uncle Manny, Aunt Janet and cousin Celena drove down from Whidbey Island. And today Grandma Mary and Grandpa Meryl drove down from Whidbey. They took us out for Italian food just 3 blocks from the hospital, which we got a pass from the Dr. to take Lacey with us in her wheel chair. The bumpy sidewalks were a bit much and caused pain in her neck, but she was able to finish dinner and then we headed right back for some pain meds. Now we know to take the pain meds before the next outing. Celena, who is a massage therapist gave me a much needed massage on Lacey's roommates bed today. Fran was able to go home with her husband for the weekend, so we had the whole room to ourselves. Thank you so much Celena, I needed that so much!

Lacey is so looking forward to Dad's visit on Father's Day weekend. She misses her daddy.

To Lacey's Ketchikan friends in the Portland area, Lacey will probably be going home in about two weeks, when all of you are probably going to be back home and she would like to wait to see you then, rather than in the hospital. Thank you for your patience.

Thank you everyone again for your wonderful comments. Comment anytime, I love to hear from you and soon as we have time I will be letting Lacey read more of the blog comments.

Love,

Mike, Shelly and Lacey

PS- Linda Heisler, thank you so much for my new wardrobe today. You are such a smart shopper and I was getting tired of wearing the two shirts and one pair of pants I brought down. I love you so much!