Friday July 20, 2012

I opened the garage door so Diana could come right into our house without having to use steps. It was also raining. Her cousin Jana is right behind her.

Diana’s dad (our son Jeff) called shortly before 10:00 last night saying the girls (Jenna, Jana, and Diana) wanted to come back to our house – where they have been staying for Cousins’ Days. The younger four had just fallen asleep, so the arrival of the girls brought our house to life again!

It was wonderful to hear all the talking and laughter – especially after a sobering, tearful afternoon.

By 10:30 everyone was back in bed.

Girls: Jana, Jenna, Gloria, Diana. Boys:  Ian, Jared, and Jesse.

These are the seven grandchildren who have been here since Tuesday evening. (Jenna went to work some of the time.)

As you can see we have a silly, happy bunch.

Jenna is pretty much pain-free (with the exception of a sinus infection she had when she came), but Diana has been on some strong pain medication since this morning – prescribed by the doctor if she needed it.

She slept well last night after taking over-the-counter pain pills. But this morning she needed something more, so her mom got the prescription filled. There are times she just relaxes – times she hurts (especially when moving or walking) – and times the medication makes her feel tired or even a bit nauseated. She does not have any broken bones, just injured joints, bones, and muscles.

But, like a fireman told me yesterday. They will live to see another day.

Oh, how we praise the Lord for that.