Play time with Aria
Aria had a pretty good day today. She seemed to have a bit more energy today and wanted to play, play, play.
Often our days here are spent walking around and around the hospital, Aria too tired or uncomfortable to enjoy doing other things, but today she was really interested in spending time with us doing things.
One highlight of the day was Aria and Asher playing trains together. Asher had decided to get out the big train set he got for his birthday and when Aria turned up in our room she wanted to join in too. Aria asked to get out of her pram and sat on the floor with me and Asher and rolled trains down the sets ramps for about half an hour. It was remarkable to see her so energetic and excited about doing something other than going for walks. I dug out Aria’s train (purple of course) and she laughed with joy and called out “My Purple train” and gave it hugs. The four of us had a great time playing, Asher and Aria negotiated turns and I think Asher loved having Aria playing with him too. Eventually Aria wore down and needed to go back into her push chair – pram – stroller and shortly after Asherzilla stomped the railway into bits.
Another fun thing she did today was painting with paint and shaving foam with the people from Child Life. She really enjoys mixing colours and painting with different textures. She was very proud to show off these pictures to Asher and I when we arrived.
Tonight after she had dinner with the family in our room, spaghetti-ohs and vegemite sandwiches if your curious, she was going back to her room for the night. She was sad to leave me so I told her I would skype her, she grabbed the headphones that we have and put them on ready to go when she got back. Here in this photo you see Aria ready for action and rocking out on her toy guitar.
In late breaking news, Anita has just told me that Aria asked to sit in the big chair/bed that we have in her PICU room. Anita told her that she could if she walked to it. Normally Aria is pretty resistant to suggestions of feet walking but todays full of beans Aria said OK, and strolled on over to the seat and is now holding court there. She is such a card.
Anyway here’s hoping for another day like this tomorrow, and the organs that would make days like this everyday.
Speaking of tomorrow or today back home, it is Anita’s birthday today/tomorrow. Anita is a remarkable wife and mother, a great example was tonight when Asher was flat out refusing to eat for me. I was at wits end, Anita took over and within moments had Asher eating away and enjoying every minute. She is AMAZING and I feel very privileged to have her as my partner in life and in this endeavour. Happy Birthday Anita, you are very loved by your family and by all that know you.
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# 26 Jan at 2:53 pm
Happy birthday Anita. Awsome to see aria up and about playing with asher 🙂
# 26 Jan at 3:07 pm
Happy NZ birthday today Anita and USA birthday tomorrow. Great to see the photos of a happy Aria playing with Asher. Praying, as always, for you all and for the organs which we know will come in God’s perfect timing.
Love to all.
# 26 Jan at 3:23 pm
Happy birthday Anita. this is my first time back on the computer after many days. so its been great to read through the last few postings and get a feel for how things are going. TRust you and Hamish can celebrate your birthday in style. Yes there is something special about Americans that makes them overflow with generosity and love. So glad that you are tasting the love of Jesus through them. We keep praying. Much love Nola
# 26 Jan at 4:20 pm
pleased shes had a good day
does her sickness cause her to be so well tanned???
Cant quite believe thats our Aria
I want to get my youngest a train set sometime soon
I was watching one of his friends todays playing with his
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Anita
# 26 Jan at 5:00 pm
Happy Birthday Anita!! Praying that next year Aria can eat cake with you!
Ali xoxo
# 26 Jan at 5:22 pm
Sounds like an awesome day had by all. Happy birthday Anita
# 26 Jan at 5:24 pm
Beautiful photos, so very thrilled Aria is doing so well at the moment!
Hope tomorrow is another great day for Aria and you all – fantastic birthday present having happy days with Aria!
# 26 Jan at 6:40 pm
Happy birthday Anita!!! you are one AMAZING mom!! we salute you! hope that you have an awesome day with you family! many many happy returns!
# 26 Jan at 6:52 pm
Thanks for the great photos – love the one of Aria playing guitar – maybe she would like to join Jake and Lara’s band when she gets back – they should all be playing instruments by then – definately Lara on drums!
Hats off to you Anita, you certainly are an awe inspiring mum and always have been!
# 26 Jan at 7:54 pm
Happy birthday Anita,hope you have another good day with Aria like you had today. Awesome photos. Still praying for those organs.
Judy.
# 26 Jan at 8:13 pm
Hiya. Lovely post by you Hamish about Aria’s day that you all shared as a family. Really nice tribute to Anita for being a wonderful Mum. Big birthday wishes to you Anita hope you have a fabulous day. Xx
# 26 Jan at 8:17 pm
Happy birthday Anita!! Glad Aria had a good day xxx
# 26 Jan at 8:33 pm
happy birthday anita
xxx
# 27 Jan at 12:01 am
Happy Birthday Anita.
Thank you for the lovely photos, glad to read of your happy day together.
# 27 Jan at 1:38 am
Happy Birthday Anita!!! You are loved even by those you don’t know! Continuing to pray for your family and sweet Aria!! Have a blessed birthday and MANY many MANY more to come!
# 27 Jan at 1:52 am
Thanks for the photo update, I really appreciate them. Aria looks gorgeous, it is amazing what you all as a family have been through, and come out as fantastic as you are.
A wonder filled birthday to you Anita.
God bless you all.
with love and prayers …….
Eve (England)
# 27 Jan at 5:54 am
That’s wonderful that they played trains together! Looks like they had a lot of fun! The photos are great! Happy Birthday Anita!
# 27 Jan at 5:56 am
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANITA!
Hope it’s a blessed day and that you have many more! May God bless you in a very special way!
Love,
Tina
# 27 Jan at 6:01 am
Happy Birthday Anita!! Have a wonderfull day together. So good to see aria up and playing with her brother.
# 27 Jan at 7:39 am
Happy birthday Anita – Hope your day is a lovely one – you guys rock
# 27 Jan at 7:55 am
Awesome photos! Rock on Aria! Great to hear she had an ‘up’ day and that Asher got to enjoy it too. Have a wonderful birthday Anita. xxx
# 27 Jan at 8:23 am
Happy US Birthday Anita, hope you enjoy your lunch, love the pics of Aria and Ashie
# 27 Jan at 9:41 am
I sawed Austin the picture of Aria and he noticed that they have the same oval central line dressing! He asked if she also had a “bag” and a line and was pleased to know she did too. Hope the kids can meet some say. Praying for you all.
Jen
# 27 Jan at 3:11 pm
A very Happy birthday to you from Texas. So happy you are having a good day. Prayers to you and the family.Love the pictures.
# 27 Jan at 3:35 pm
Happy Birthday Anita! Sorry, we are late! We just got home yesterday evening after 4 days away up north (at the Melville-Smith bach). We hope you were spoiled! I (Mireille) just had my Birthday a few days before you!
Love from the 4 of us.
Russell and Mireille
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