October 3, 2007

As I sit here sorting bills, deciding which EOB belongs with which bill, I realize-I haven't updated the blog in a long time. Our system of medicine is crazy. I am thankful for all the doctors, but do ALL of them have to send a bill, I mean ones I didn't even meet. All that aside... We went to NY on September 10th, met with the pediatrician, which we have to do on each visit. On Tuesday, Lina had surgery. I was very weird to be in NY on Sept 11th, quiet-the people all effected in some way- She did great and we were sent to the hotel by 12:30. We had an opportunity to spend more time with Bill and Susan Broderick, I really like both of them. I had a hang-up in the beginning, but realize they are here to help. Lina, Susan, and I walked 5th Avenue. Do you know that Saks has a floor dedicated to shoes, and it has its own zip code? Only in NY. In a previous visit Dr. Rose gave me a flyer that his wife found on an organization called Children with Hairloss. I sent a letter and the founder, Regina, called upon receipt. She said she would be in Orlando on Sept 18 and she would love to help Lina personally. What a neat person. She has a heart for children and is doing something about it. She cut bangs into the beauiful wig they sent Lina, but are also making a custom wig for her. It will integrate her own hair. I can't wait to see it. I really want to get the word out about this organization, so if you're reading check out the web page. I am home-schooling Lina, with the assistance of Hospital Homebound, a unique school for Lina. She is enrolled at Bauder, but will not ever set foot in the school. We have a wonderful teacher, Mrs. Ardis, that smiles all the time, and loves Lina already. Lina's spirit is good, she is not looking forward to our next visit to NY on November 27. The next surgery is a big one, so please keep praying. I am so thankful for each of you that visit the blog, take time to say hello, it will mean a lot to me now, and Lina in the future.
One last thing, a friend of mine is adopting a child from Kazakstan (sp?), please pray for her, Susan, and her family. It is an exciting time, but also stressful.
God is so good, he continues to bless our family beyond our wildest dreams.