...haven't been outside in months.
...haven't been outside ever (like the babies).
...are under a lot more sedation.
...have multiple issues making their care quite complex.
...have no idea they're even here.
...haven't the ability to try walking.
...have been here more times than they could count.
...have a long road of recovery and/or treatments in front of them.
And some kids? Some kids have empty bedsides. For one reason or another, they don't have a mommy or daddy with them, easing their fears, being an advocate for their care, keeping their spirits up, and passing the time with them. The alarming number of empty bedsides is saddening. No child should have to do the "day in and day outs" of hospital life without that support by their side 24/7, no matter the age or awareness they have. My heart hurts for them. I know there may be legitimate reasons for some of it, but the sadness remains, all the same. Please, pray for them. They need hope. Healing. Support.
My little fighter sleeps peacefully in her bed after a day of "needy" emotions. Sometimes, they just need to know you're there. Thirteen laps around the PICU before bed brings today's total to 15. Her lung and diaphragm are healing. Her heart rate is working hard to retain its sinus rhythm without the pacemaker. We're further than we were yesterday. Progress. Progress of any kind is worthy of celebration. We're incredibly proud of our girl. Day 9 of our Big Red Heart Day is closing on a positive note. We're praising God for that, and praying it continues.
We are glad little Camdyn is making the turn so she can bring her momma and daddy home! Yeah!
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