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Adventure

Abby and I were given permission to go on an adventure around the hospital!  We walked all around, taking our time to look out the windows, talk about colors, and notice various things around the hospital.  Even though she isn't talking right now, I'm trying to give her as much language exposure as I can.  

I wish I could have taken a picture of our set up!  I was pulling the wagon and pushing the IV pole with the same hand in order to keep them close enough to not pull at her IV!  It was quite a workout!

After picking up some dinner, we visited the statue of Jesus in the original part of the hospital.  


We both loved getting out for a while!!  I'm hoping to make it a daily occurrence if I can.  It does us both good!

Comments

Mary Lou said…
Julie....
"I wish I could have taken a picture of our set up! I was pulling the wagon and pushing the IV pole with the same hand in order to keep them close enough to not pull at her IV! It was quite a workout!" Crack. Me. Up!! This made me laugh!! I am so very glad that your sense of humor is still intact during this hell, Friend!! Because you know what they say. "Laughter is the best medicine"!! ;-D
I am so very glad that you and Abby were able to escape the hospital room for a while!! Sweet!! ;)
Love you later, Raelyn
mima0802@aol.com said…
Hi Julie. . . Pancreatitis: too much sodium? I am salt-sensitive and have had raised amylase after having had too much salt: gnawing pain. Just a thought. (I am in Sunday School class with Barbara Louthan at Fredericksburg Baptist Church. I keep you and Abby in my prayers always! --Laura Pryce

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