We spent all of last week in Florida with Big Zach's family, touring Disney, Universal Studios, and Sea World. The kids had a LOT of new experiences that were just amazing- petting dolphins, riding rollercoasters, a plane ride, meeting their heroes, traveling so far from home. It was a trip they'll never forget.
We originally started planning this trip because it seemed like things had become stable enough that it was the optimal time. As it turned out it was the best time because life had taken a chaotic turn. It felt so good to escape life for a week- to just enjoy ourselves and forget about all the hardships going on at home, to forget the feelings of doubt, fear, shame, and anger.
The trip was exactly what we needed, when we needed it.
As you may have figured out, Lu's tube replacement went fine on the Friday before we left. We waited around all day and she slept while trying to remain patient. We finally got taken back and she was out before I blinked. We got her hooked up to her drainage bag and a pump full of pedialyte. Then we were on our way home shortly after dinnertime. After that, its all a blur of excitedly packing while the kids slept!
This week is just playing catchup after checking out last week. School, activities, therapy, preparing for surgery in just 2 weeks. Busy!!
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