Happy as a clam
Aria has been in great spirits the last few days. She has been lots of fun to be around and has been walking and talking a lot which is nice.
What has not been so nice is that those days have been spent back in hospital. Aria went back in on New Years Eve at about 10pm, she then proceeded to play and talk until about 3am when we finally got settled into her room. She has amazing stamina sometimes.
Aria is in for increased output through her ostomy. There has been a tummy bug going around Omaha and it would seem Aria picked it up at some stage. It seems to knock people around for 48hrs or so but with Aria’s suppressed immune system it may linger longer.
Yesterday there was something Aria found VERY VERY funny. Aria was holding her water bottle and it slipped and dropped onto her toe. She cried and water spilt onto the floor. I picked her up and sat her on the knee on her bed. Asher was with us and came over to give Aria a pat to feel better. Asher then saw the water on the floor and said “Asher clean up”. He then went off to the bathroom and came back with about half a square of toilet paper to clean up the big spill. I told him that he might need something more than a tiny piece of paper to clean up a big spill. Aria then starts laughing and saying “Huge Spill, Tiny Paper”. She kept on telling me about it all night and laughing about it. She has quite the sense of humour our Aria. For those curious Asher then followed my instructions on how to get a towel and cleaned it up properly, Asher is a legend too, he makes Aria so happy.
So while we obviously weren’t hoping to be in hospital so soon after the last time, Aria is still doing great, breathing wise, and her organs are still solid so hopefully this is a no real drama stay which will quickly be resolved.
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# 2 Jan at 11:24 am
Sounds like you are starting off 2011 in a good way.It must be so amazing watching Asher taking part in Aria’s care.He may grow up to be a famous Dr. since he started his training so young.Aria is so always ready to bounce back after the tumbles.What a wonderful family you all are.
# 2 Jan at 11:57 am
What a little sweetie Asher is… and has such a giving heart. Sorry to hear Aria is back in the hospital. Praying that she will not have to stay long and that the “bug” goes away. Always praying for each of you. Happy New Year!
In His mighty love,
Carolyn O’Cain
# 2 Jan at 12:58 pm
Siblings are sooo awesome, I know a few very ill kids that light up when there siblings are around. I was so scared when I feel pregnant again with Eden cause Carlos was sooo sick, but she was like a lil doll to him he just adores her and they are best buddies….most of the time!!! This is your year Mcdonalds xx
# 2 Jan at 1:16 pm
What a wonderful gift: a sense of humour. It is said to be the principal requirement for a missionary candidate. Aria is a little missionary already. Just think how many lives she has witnessed to in her short life! Keep blessing us Aria and the whole MacDonald family!
# 2 Jan at 2:03 pm
LOVE it!!!! Praying she kicks this bug quick!
# 2 Jan at 3:49 pm
Aww…Asher is such a good brother! I bet Aria had a big smile on her face. 🙂 God Bless!
# 2 Jan at 5:07 pm
Lovely story! Really made me smile… it is lovely to be able to guffaw at silly things amongst hospital life… much love. X
# 2 Jan at 8:25 pm
Praise God for you all seem accepting of everything thats been happening and especially the children having fun and loving each other. What a sight you must be for many who needed some humour in their lives, I do appreciate all the humour you see in your beautiful children, nice work Ashe and Aria,youre a great joy to your parents and to us all. Im imagining all of you at homely surroundings soon and a Disneyland trip as well as many loved ones able to visit soon from New Zealand, what a dream! Whatever comes, I am sure that you guys will just be happy anyway, praise God for the gift of contentment and perseverance in all circumstances giving thanks to our wonderful God our Father. Praise God for making you joyful and strong christians, thank you for your testimony brothers and sisters Hamish, Anita, Aria and Ashe. God is with you always, fear not.. I love you guys, Noa.