I would like to thank....

Thankfully none of my children have had to be in the hospital for any reason - other than birth. But that changed this weekend, when Benjamin (our 3 month old) went in for three days with RSV. I took him to the doctor Thursday with what I thought was probably an ear infection. Within thirty minutes our plans for a weekend ski trip with our youth group were changed to a hospital stay complete with breathing treatments every 4 hours and the remaining time in an oxygen tent. So many people went above and beyond in helping us - so like they do at the Oscars - I would like to thank....

First of all, my amazing husband finished the preparations for the ski trip, got them on their way (with new lead sponsors), preached an impromptu message at our church's food outreach, and still managed to get me a few things that I needed at the hospital - and that was in the first six hours - after that he camped out at the hospital with me and Benjamin - and still managed to keep track of the skiers and prepare a Sunday morning and Sunday evening sermon (to preach in place of our senior pastor) - and most importantly provide the emotional support I needed especially as breathing treatments replaced my much needed beauty rest.

Our senior pastor and his wife (Mike and Betty) graciously volunteered to take the youth group skiing so Nolan could stay with us and the youth wouldn't have to be disappointed by canceling the trip. (They really went above and beyond as they ended up in the ER two different times with kids with broken bones.)

Krystine Ramsey, a sweet girl and former Mpact Youth Group member, ran errands during her lunch break - raiding my house for various things I needed - and bringing me a sweet tea from McD's.

Chris and Pat Mendenhall - transported Caleb and Isaac (age 4 and 3) two hours to my brother and sister-in-law's house.

Seth and Katie Wieck (my sweet brother and his even sweeter wife) took wonderful care of two hyper boys for 4 days.

Our wonderful doctor, Dr. Jenny McGaughey and the staff at Ochiltree General Hospital - including our great nurses and respitory therapist took outstanding care of Benjamin and Nolan and me!

And most of all - God - the creator and sustainer of life and the great physician.

An update: We've been at home for 4 days - Benjamin is doing well. We are continuing breathing treatments and have a check up tomorrow morning.

I feel kind of silly writing this post...I have friends that have dealt with much more serious situations - that I can't imagine going through. If anything I think this slight hiccup in our lives reminds me to pray more for those we love who experience hard times.