Plenty of rest

We got home Tues. evening with some hesitation on my part. The doc's assured us that they felt Jax was ready to come home and recover in his own surroundings. Eric was also a voice of positivity and ready to be home too. Brendan was excited to have brother home but a little disappointed that a restriction was put on their wrestling. :) Jax has done a good amount of resting with one episode of vommitt when we got in the car. A quick phone call to the doc and calming of my nerves..he said it can take some time for Jax to adjust to the new lower pressure and for some of the meds to get out of his system. The rest of the day he was in much better spirits.

My body finally told me last night that I had been running on pure adrenaline and it was time I let it all set in. It is by God's hand on our lives that we continue walking along our path with faith and hope. When we reflect on the last 4 years and all that we as a family and Jax as an individual have endured it is proof that God has carried us through. Eric and I were looking at all Jackson's scars last night and thinking they are his "battle scars"..symbols of his determination and perserverance...he has been to battle more than once & continues to be the warrior of our lives!

A funny story..while in the hospital the nurse showed Jax what the actual shunt looks like, he kept touching his head in an effort to understand. It has a very long tube attached to the actual shunt and a soft portion on the top that he kept pushing on. When he was asked what he wanted to call it he said "hot dog" (of course, it is long and bendable, what else would you call it?!?)..well who are we to disagree, it is now his "magical hot dog." Silly boy! 

Please pray for continued healing for Jackson, strength for his body and happiness for his soul.

Tina

p.s. his new school pic is posted at the bottom of the blog page..we had forgotten it was picture day but what other shirt would Mr. Football have wanted his pic taken in..? :)