Wrapping up the day (3-1-08)

The wrapping on Mattie's leg, where the skin was removed for the skin graft, got semi-undressed this afternoon. Even though it was just the top layer of wrapping it did cause trauma and pain to Mattie. He was pretty resilient though in the fact that once we put his pants back on and he did not see the bandage, he was content to move on. He fell asleep at 8 pm, so we are going to be taking off his pants during the night to air out the dressing where the man-made scab is located. He took a great nap, so I am honestly surprised he is asleep already though he has been super hyper. As Vicky said, you would think he is on a vacation! He is having a great time, hanging out with his brother and grandparents this afternoon, chasing after his nurse Pam (who is willing to grant his every wish, except dinner out, of course!) and racing around in his police car. He used every ounce of energy I guess he had, cause he is out for the count. We will see if he wakes up through the night. Praying for mommies sake, he dosn't!
We moved rooms, or I should say the nursing staff moved our room, when we went to dinner in the cafeteria cause of some new patients admitted, so now we have a new room mate: a canadian couple with a 6 year old who had a skin graft surgery as well. We also had talk of being released, but that talk ended up disipating since we are still here. We are hoping to be released tomorrow, as things are going very well!
We have been very busy since we arrived so when my mother-in-law, Jackie, came this afternoon I took a good long nap, so now I will be up for awhile. Jason had to go back to work but he was able to be here all day, Friday, and was very supportive to me and Mattie. He gave me many back rubs and helped with Mattie so I could catch up with sleep after the operation. Our family is learning so much through this time about what is important-each other. We are so grateful for the loving and financial support so many of you have given to our family! The meals, cards and phone calls, gifts and so much more have meant the world to us. I am so blessed in so many ways and count these blessings daily! God is good.....
1 Corinthians 14:33 "For God is not a God of disorder but of peace."