visitors welcome

so many people visited abe and were concerned about him. 

sadie wanted to spend as much time in the hospital with abe as possible.  they had a good time chatting, eating all of abe's treats and watching movies.

(abe kept asking when his brothers and vivian were going to come.  he missed them!)
dave's family came and brought the little kids.  vivian was so excited to see abe.  she didn't waste any time.  she dove onto the bed, climbed up on him....

forget about the incision, she kissed and kissed him!

lori works for life flight and was on the helicopter with abe.  she was concerned and wanted to see how he was doing.  it was a pleasure to meet her and hear all about her side of the story.  i could tell when she talked about the 12 minute flight that she was determined to get him there.  

she couldn't believe how great abe looked.  

we had the privilege of visiting with her for about an hour.   after she left, i knew abe was in good hands during his flight to primarys.

i wish i had pictures of all of the cousins and aunts and uncles that came, as well as neighbors and ward members.  people brought treats and get well gifts.  i especially loved hearing about when they found out about abe and their experiences praying for him.  it was powerful and moving.  i'm pretty sure this miracle was not just for us.  i hope people realize that miracles still happen, that god has a hand in our lives, and there is a plan.  i know it and i feel it!~ 

some of abe's awesome friends.

the child life specialist also paid abe a visit.  they exchanged some pretty 12 year old friendly jokes:)
my fave was abe's:
(because everyone LOVES to talk about bodily functions in a hospital, right?)

"have you seen the movie, 'constipation'?"
no.
"that's because it hasn't come out yet."
haha!

she also gave him some homemade silly putty to create...

and hospital dolls to decorate and dress.  they came with a bag full of supplies to doctor your doll anyway you want.  she gave one to his little brothers and his cousins that were visiting.  it was awesome to see how each child 'took care' of their patient.

i decided not to analyze abe's too much since he colored his red all over the back--sunburned of course, gave him a six pack and an anchor tatoo, and said it was a sumo wrestler.  not sure what a play therapist would get out of that one.  it was entertaining, and they all really liked decorating their doll.

visiting the new playroom at primary's.  

when abe had some down time...

 he would try to get a new personal record on his incentive spirometer!

a new PR...2500 ml! woohoo!