Arrived home safely on Saturday night. It took Ryan a few minutes to process who we were…. there were 9 of us that went on the trip and we all came in at the same time, well past his bedtime. After a few minutes of studying all our faces, Ainsley tugged on his arm several times and cooed at him…. I said the familiar phrase, “Ainsley, be careful!” He instantly went from studying everyone to smiling… like this:
First at Ainsley, which totally invalidated my command, then at me, then at Natalie. Henry walked through the room and Ryan zeroed in on him with the same cheesy grin. After that he couldn’t stop smiling. He even laughed a bit under his breath. It was darling. He is darling. We couldn’t help but smile and laugh back at him.
The vacation was great… I will post more pics throughout this week. Our internet was spotty and making it impossible to load the pictures. I will play catch up this week.
Came home and hit the ground running. I’m a bit overwhelmed with all that must happen this week. I remembered Friday as I was laying my head down to sleep that I am supposed to speak at a mom’s group at my church this Friday. I kept putting it off in my head because it was sooo far away. Friday I realized it was a week away. A WEEK! (now less). I really should consider what I’m to say to them. They expect me to say something! Anything! The Lord and I are talking…. I’m trying to talk less and listen more so I can hear what He wants me to say. Pray for me!
Ryan’s heart cath is rescheduled for this Thursday. I’m in logistics mode – planning for a stay with him… making arrangements for the girls, making arrangements for support for Henry, catching up on laundry so I can pack my bag again. Getting food back in the house after eating every last morsel before we left.
Thank you, mom, for cleaning my house top to bottom while I was gone. One less thing for me to stress about. It’s amazing how good it feels to walk into a freshly cleaned house.
Monday I’m downtown with Ryan for a pre-op exam to clear him for Thursday’s procedure. Tuesday laundry and getting ready to leave. Wednesday finalizing all plans. Thursday sitting in the heart catheterization waiting room for the sixth time in 15 months. Pray it goes well. It’s routine, but there are still risks. Bleeding, stroke, death. All the things mothers don’t want to think about. Pray for no complications. Pray for Dr. K – that God will guide his hands once more as he moves wires through Ryan’s blood vessels and into his heart. Pray that Ryan’s heart is functioning well and the doctors will have wisdom in analyzing the results. Pray for the girls and Henry. That the house will be peaceful without me here. That the girls will not have anxiety for Ryan. Just pray.
Okay, it’s Monday…. time to roll.
(c) 2016 Leighann Marquiss
Comments (10)
Leighann, glad you all made it home safely! Always praying for your family, will say extra prayers for this week. Loved the picture of Ryan smiling, he’s so adorable! :o) You are a bundle of energy – always on the go, you are super Mom with the Lord’s strength you can do anything! :o) <3 ya!
Glad u all made it home safely and had such a wonderful time! Soooo sweet of your mom to clean your house for u! She’s great, huh? Will be praying for all of u this week…busy, busy times. Love ya! Keep the faith!
Love that FANTASTIC smile, so sweet!! Sounds like everyone enjoyed the trip egar to hear more. Praying for good results on thur and for God’s protection for Ryan.
glad you all are home safe,and I adore Ryan’s smile!
And I thought I had a busy week! Saying prayers for all of you and YOUR busy week. Hope all goes well and very smooth!
Welcome Home – missed all your updates..and news..while you were gone! Glad you had a great time:) and, yes, that Ryan is a darling!!
wow.
praying for you this week…
Hi Leighann…glad you could get away. Glad Ryan did well and gave you all such big smiles on your return.
Hope the speaking goes well for you…I am certain the Lord will help you and you will do fine.
Praying for you for the heart cath proceedure. Trusting it all to God’s perfect care.
Have a good day sweetie.
Linda @ Truthful Tidbits
Leighann,
I’m so glad you had a great time and made it home safely! I just want to eat Ryan up! What a smile! We will be praying for your week- esp. Thursday.
What a wonderful smile, I will thinking of you and praying this week also.