Monday, August 31, 2009

Day -2

Wahoo! We made it through our last day of chemo. Bridger broke out with the rash again. This time it was mostly on his arms and legs. Today he watched cartoons and laid in bed for majority of the day. He threw up once around 8 and has started a slight cough. I am a little stressed about the cough. But we will count our blessings thus far and hope for the best to come.

For some comic relief
During our last hospital stay my dear Relief Society sisters put together a bag with some goodies, books, my now favorite Jamie’s, and a Hymn book (Hymns of the church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints) and much more. The Hymn book is one thing that calmed me down and helped me feel peace during that awful time. I would softly sing or hum the songs to Bridger while he was unconscious. So it was one of the first things on the packing list for this visit. Last night after Blake left and Bridger was almost asleep. I got out Hymns and stared to sing. I sang for several minutes pausing whenever a nurse came in. (I do not sing in public, and I hardly sing next to Blake at church I won’t even sing in he car in case some one some how could hear me) While I was thoroughly enjoying the songs trying to memorize some that I didn’t know. I looked down beside me at Bridger thinking I would find a peaceful sleeping boy. In stead he was on his left side turned away form me. And with the palm of his hand he had folded over his right ear and was mashing it down. I don’t know how long his little arm had been holding it there. I began to laugh and said to you want me to stop? He slightly shook his head yes. I guess I will try humming next time, and add the unconscious to my do not sing in front of list.

9 comments:

  1. That is so funny! Once Olivia put her hand over my mouth and said, "I want you to stop singing." So glad the chemo is done! And the big transplant day is soon!!

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  2. Good news that the chemo is done!! Congrats to Bridger!! The singing is funny!!

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  3. HILARIOUS!
    Of course, if you get bored you could always read "Socks on Fox" right?

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  4. Jana this is so darn funny! You know I told Scotty one of my dreams was to sing the national anthem at a game of some sort. I figured anyone could learn to sing one song with the right voice coach. Scotty begged me to never do it front of his friends or their parents. Such support from the younger generation is very encouraging isn't it?!

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  5. So glad things are going better! I read your previous posts a few days ago and sat there and cried. What a brave little guy (and his mom too!) We sure love you guys! Transplant tomorrow...wow! We're praying for you here in Logan! That story reminds me of the picture we have of little Bridger plugging his ears during the family hymn at the McNiven Christmas party a few years ago. Remember when he did that? We still have the picture and every so often it comes up on our screen saver and it's so funny! Marin asks MitChell and me to stop singing too :)

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  6. Jana, I happened upon your blog a couple of weeks ago and I've been wanting to post a comment, I just haven't known what to say. My mom first told me about your little guy, and then I read a lot of stuff on friend's blogs about the walk that was happening in Lovell. I'm so glad to have found your blog and keep updated on you guys now. I've been praying for you and your family. I can't imagine going through what you are, you seem so strong and you are an inspiration to me. I want to thank you for always being so friendly to me in Young Women's, when I always felt a little awkward (church in Lovell, school at Rocky). You were always a great example to me. Good luck with everything, I hope all continues to go well!

    Love,
    Kimberly Lynn
    (I guess you'd recognize me better if I wrote Kim Bassett)

    Just in case, I want to leave my email with you:
    cole_kimmy@yahoo.com If there's ever anything I can do just let me know, I would love to help somehow!

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  7. Love the story about singing. I say sing louder!!! Heavenly Father loves it! Good luck with the transplant! You are in our prayers!

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  8. Don't worry too much, but you are going to be recruited now to sing a solo in church when you come back. Honestly, I would rather run naked through sacrament meeting than do a vocal solo.

    We will be thinking about you ALL DAY! Hugs and prayers today.

    Does Bridger still have hair?

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  9. I feel the same way about singing, well it might just be the hymns.. Unless I know the song. LOL I ignore what my kids say, I turn the radio up loud in the van and will be singing along so much that my kids are now singing with me. No one wants to be in the van when all of us are singing.. :0) I hope Bridger feels better, and I hope his lungs stay clean and clear. Good Luck with the Transplant! You are in our prayers.

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