Doctors Orders

Rest..relaxing...and plenty of pampering was the doctors prescription today for Kendall. Kendall followed it word for word today. The pampering part was something I threw on the prescription just for good measure. Kendall did well today. She slept for the most part of the day but her smile had its motor running today. Well...only when Chase called. All I can say is keep doing what your doing Chase, it seems to be working. Kendall would be laying on the couch today, very quite as we watched tv and then I could hear her giggle or see the shine from her smile. I would ask her if it was Chase and she would just grin. She ate a little better tonight, probably because I opened up Chef Sutton's kitchen. She couldn't resist the cooking. No fevers today and so far the prescription has held up.

I called Tammy last night only to find out about the party they were having without us. Whitney, Chad and Karsyn; Brett and Bragan; Dylan; Chase and Emily all had dinner last night. They were all laughing and cutting up when I called. I hated to drag Tammy away from all of that with my phone call. But I am glad that they are looking after Tammy, I know she is having a hard time not being here with us. I feel like the more time that passes the harder it gets for her. I will find that out next month as I stay home and Tammy comes out here. I probably won't be very happy either from missing them. The most important thing right now is keeping the family strong and together.

I've discovered that there is so much to life and that people are important. I know sometimes I feel like I need to be alone to just work through it but it sure feels good to come out from that with the love, care and support from friends and family. And the confidence knowing that God has His arms wrapped around me so tight that it takes my breath away sometimes. I've always heard that maybe tomorrow will be better. Sometimes they are. But what if I don't have a tomorrow. I want that person to know today that I love them today..I want God to know that I love Him today...I'm going to work with what I have today and make the most of it. Each day I find myself asking God if I am pleasing Him today.

I challenge myself to be a loving husband...a caring father...a good son...a giving neighbor and a faithful servant to Him. Kendall's life has forever changed and the challenges she now faces throughout her life will test her strength and her love. I know she will face each of them with courage and attitude. As she fights through her journey, the good and the bad, I pray that she always keeps HIM close.