California

So sorry for the lack of updates.. We are in California for a little getaway and it has been WONDERFUL! Bel is doing so fabulous right now. This week I am at my parents house visiting while my mom is in town from Brasil, but tomorrow we're heading down to San Diego for a week at the beach. I remember when we were in for her G-tube surgery, her nurse Rhonda told us that this summer Bela would be sitting on the sand in a bathing suit having a blast at the beach... well, here we are! She's ready with her toes painted pink. :)

Nothing new health wise to report.. thank goodness! She has managed to stay 'well' for an entire almost 2 months now! I am so grateful everyday for the many many prayers offered on her behalf when times weren't going as smoothly. It is wonderful to be where we are, but there is not a day that goes by that i do not remember those days.. They make days like today so sweet.

Comments

S and K said…
Have fun at the beach!!! I'm so jealous, but SOOOO happy that you are having a blast! Ethan is a little confused on the fact that Benson is visiting CA, he thinks he moved there and is a little worried about it! He wants to go to your house EVERYDAY to knock on the front door to see if anyone answers! :) So do Ethan a favor when you get back and let him know so he can resume playing with his BEST BUDDY!!! :)
June 28, 2009 at 2:35 PM
likeschocolate said…
Yahoo! I love the beach! Congrats!
June 28, 2009 at 4:29 PM
Victoria said…
Yay for the Milne's! Nice weather we're having for you here, too... have a GREAT time!

--Victoria
June 28, 2009 at 8:02 PM
emcghee said…
Glad to hear she is sitting in the sand at the beach! She looks like Benson in that picture at the top--wierd.
July 8, 2009 at 9:35 AM
Anonymous said…
Have a great trip. We just returned from Mission Beach, Sea World, Belmont Park (cute little amusement park w/ a rollercoaster built in 1925...I can picture Bela
playing in the sand,peaking out from her sunbonnet, beautiful weather, good food everywhere. Gigi loved the Sea Lions just hangin out on the rocks south of La Jolla. Have a GREAT one. Kisses for Bela
OWEN'S Grandma Vicki
July 9, 2009 at 3:09 PM
Maren said…
From time to time I read your blog. I just wanted to say it amazes me how well your little bella is doing. You are such sweet people, I admire your strength through all of this. maren
July 12, 2009 at 11:55 PM
Anonymous said…
I don't know if you remember me, but we have hung out a few times :) I used to hang out with Cason and thought you were so great! I love reading your blog and think about your little girl all the time. Just wanted to say hi :) I hope youre doing well!
July 16, 2009 at 2:09 PM
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