Greta's Giggling Again!

Greta gave her Mom (and Dad) an early Mothers' Day gift today when we finally got to hear her precious laughter. Daddy juggled oranges, much to Greta's delight, and that earned him a laugh, so it was a good day.

Greta spent the morning playing at her new 'home' with big brother Gavin, Mommy and Daddy. Gavin thinks Greta has it made - toys and games and puzzles abound on the 7th floor, so getting Gavin to leave the hospital will be Mom and Dad's next challenge!

Caledonia had a carnival this weekend, so Kristi and Randy were able to take Gavin and cousin Aidan out for a fun afternoon, while Grandma Betz, Ho-Ho (Grandpa Betz), Opa (Grandpa Upham) and Grammy Upham spent some quality time with the little patient. Greta had a long, peaceful and much-needed nap on Grandma Betz' lap - so Grandma Betz got her Mothers' Day gift early, too! Smiles and giggles are a rare commodity, but when they make an appearance, they light up our lives.

Greta is much stronger today, sitting up in her crib, holding her cup, eating muffins and eggs, and showing her feisty spirit - as she becomes more alert and strong, she's getting a bit more frustrated at not being able to be as active as she'd like. We take this as a good sign of her improving health, and we're anxiously awaiting the results of her next CT scan.

I feel a bit like a broken record (or do we say scratched CD now?), so let me try this:

For all of your kindnesses; your emails, letters, cards, flowers, gifts, and most especially your prayers, from Greta and all of us who cherish her - Thank you! Gracias! Merci! Danke! Grazie! Shoukran! Dank u! Obrigado!

Love,
Kari