Birthday Visit

Last night we got to celebrate Limaris' birthday with her in the hospital!  She had asked for chocolate cake with chocolate icing, and while she couldn't eat it - I know she was happy the kids got to enjoy it!

Jonerik brought his guitar and worshipped with her for a little while.

Our visit with her was brief but it was full of smiles and fun.  Limaris used Carlos (the cute pig above) to wave and do a little dance.  The kids loved it.

My parents are in town and staying with us right now at the our friends home (downstairs/next door).  We are making Christmas memories by singing and dancing to Christmas music, wrapping presents and making Christmas cookies.  Despite our heavy hearts, there is a spirit of excitement in the air that the children bring and it is a joy to help them laugh and smile.

We are trying to make Christmas as normal as possible for them and to make some new positive memories in the mix.