Scars...

It's interesting how people panic over scars. Maybe it's vanity or maybe its a reminder of a memory you want to forget. I tend to look at scars like tree rings--they tell your life's story. True some will have a happier story to tell others were lessons we needed to learn and others are just memories of a painful event.

While Lauren has remained stable the doctors are still trying to figure out the best method for her to breathe. While I have shared a lot about her many broken ribs the biggest challenge to her breathing on her own is the fact that she punctured both lungs. She has tubes that are draining the fluid from them but until they heal she can not get a good quality breath on her own and with out a lot of pain. The newest option on the table is a tracheotomy. Essentially they create an incision in her neck to create an open airway through her trachea. At this point it is not definitive that this is what will happen and surgery is also potentially part of the plan.

I can't believe it's only been a week since the accident. I am amazed at the strength of my sister as she goes through this--as many of you know we lost my nephew when he was 16. Although it's been 10 years since he passed, some days the pain is just as raw. Watching your child in pain is never easy but her circumstance makes this even more difficult. We are incredibly blessed to have parents that set a strong foundation for our family and that have loved and supported each of us. We also have a large network of "family" that we have created that have helped through prayer, support, laughter, food, and visits. We are very fortunate and in situations like this it helps to have that perspective.

Lastly some of you have asked how Lauren's kids are doing. This past weekend they spent the night at our house and while you can tell they miss their Mommy they are both doing well. Dereon talked to my mom the other evening on the phone....

Dereon: Where are you Yeya (what he calls my mom)?
Yeya: I'm at the hospital visiting Mommy
Dereon: Oh okay, Yeya take good care of my Mommy!

No worries kiddo--we promise we all will.

Have a very Happy Father's Day everyone.