I love my froggy balloon!

9/27 Jakob is home!!

Jakob’s surgery went very well. He requested green casts before the surgery and then afterward changed his mind about the color – just a few hours too late! The night we spent in the hospital was a rough one. He loves to sleep on his stomach, but couldn’t because he had to keep his legs elevated. So, I tried every imaginable position for him, slept in bed with him for a little while, attempted to sleep in the hospital chair/bed beside him. He slept about 20 minutes of every hour through the night and refused oral pain medication after they had removed the IV. We walked the halls, I sang to him and neither one of us slept much. Anyway, as we were leaving the hospital exhausted the next morning he said, “Mom, wasn’t that a great time at the hospital?” I just had to laugh at this child with the positive spirit that has been such a gift to us. The rest of this week has gone very well. Surprisingly, he loves to lay on the floor and stretch his legs with the heavy casts up in the air and touch his nose to them. We were thrilled that he feels like moving so much right after surgery. His casts come up to his mid-thighs to ensure that he will not bear any weight on his legs for the next four weeks. He was able to play baseball with his daddy and help with some outside chores from his wheelchair this morning. So, once again, God has been faithful to our family and we are grateful. Thanks for all of your prayers and support.  Here are some recent photos of our family. Please keep in touch.

Leaving Hospital

Home Sweet Home

16th Anniversary

van Beek brothers at Disney

Note: after riding on the firetruck with Pluto in the front of the parade!

Jake and Corky the Clown – 4th Bday

Jake’s Birthday – who invited these people?