October is here and it is my favorite time of year. September was a tough month for me, one of the toughest. I have been discovering myself again spiritually, mentally and physically. We all started back to church and I didn't realize how much I missed it. Owen is wanting to be baptized soon and has shown such an deep understanding of his relationship with his Savior. I started back to school which I thought was going to always be out of reach.. perhaps I felt like I wasn't smart enough. Physically I have been busting my buns working out and can now run two miles, which is a huge feat after sleeping in a hospital room for a year. I am changing, growing, and choosing to love me. Putting myself first in all things and these three are only showing love and encouragement along the way.
Kam has been amazing and so loving. She has been overwhelmed with school and getting things ready for college applications. It's so exciting to look at applications deadlines and help her get things organized and ready. We are so excited to go on college tours this fall. I couldn't be more proud of this girl!
This little bug has been growing so fast!! I checked his height at the doc yesterday and he is up to 39.5"... another half inch and we can hit up Disney. He gives the best snuggles and smooches all the time. He has a new Paw Patrol obsession and is so excited about Halloween decorations everywhere. He isn't a fan of bedtime, but I know that will change one day so I embrace our wild evenings.
Owen is doing great too. We just had his cardiology appointment at Phoenix Children's this week and his echo looked great. The new meds haven't caused any mouth sores yet, which was his biggest concern starting back on it. He has an appointment with the general surgeon coming up as well as biopsy and dental work at the hospital. His PT continues twice weekly and he's doing so well. We met with Brett yesterday to get casted for new foot orthotics to support his flexi ankles until we can build up those glutes. School has been a hot mess, but after meeting with the district directors this week, we have a "game plan"... if not.. we will just have to make a change. He is happy and now that the weather is cooling off we are going to get him out walking more and maybe even hiking.
This is the happy part of my days. Life is full of happiness we just have to look at the positive and choose to wake up with a good attitude and a smile on our face. PS .. look at all the chub on Owen.. it's such a drastic change from the skeletor I took into transplant. God is good and has blessed me more than I can express. Happy Fall!!!
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