May June July 2012

May 2012
May was fairly uneventful all things considered.  Claire got her wheelchair and we were able to get tie-downs put in the van so we could transport Claire in her wheelchair.  When working with R&J Mobility (the greatest people to work with!!!) we inquired about whether they could add a ramp or tie-downs to a camper or trailer as we were dreaming of someday owning one so we could once again camp.  Well…guess what??? R& J Mobility just happened to have a 32 ft. converted motorhome on consignment.  In a matter of 12 days we went through 3 loan inquiries and finally found the financing we needed and walked (or drove) away with our new “home on wheels.”  Claire had a UTI and also had a port placed for easier access in emergency situations but was otherwise good.  Tristan continued his growing and exploring.  My birthday present was 2 nights camping with my mom before Jake, the kids, and my dad joined us.  We had our first outing in our motorhome and it was AWESOME!!!

June 2012
June…not much to report.  Biggest news was getting Claire off of Ativan.  The immediate difference in Claire’s alertness was nothing short of God’s grace.  Claire had 3 great therapy sessions and was showing more life than we had ever seen.  Claire did end up with one major kidney infection and had to have IV antibiotics for 14 days…thank God we had her port and could complete the medication at home…our total hospital stay for that incident was only 4 days.  We have a dear friend that has a swimming pool, and I was lucky enough to get to take the kids swimming for the first time.  Claire loves the water and Tristan did great…even started learning how to kick his legs.
July 2012
Also not too much to report from July.  We took our 2nd trip in the motorhome and went camping at Riverbend, which is on Hwy 20 just past Foster Dam and Green Peter.  We camped with my mom and dad and aunt and uncle.  The weather was great and it was relaxing but far from ideal.  Jake came down with a terrible cold and I had an allergic reaction (come to discover it was the sheets) and had hives from head to toe the whole trip.  Upon our return home, everyone else caught Jake’s cold and Claire spent a couple nights in the hospital waiting for the virus to run its course.  However, we were just thankful to get a vacation…first one in a couple of summers.