Tonsils

Nate was scheduled for his tonsilectomy and a new pair of tubes because of eustachian tube dysfunction, and a list of other jibberish listed on the paperwork. We arrived at 6:30am, yes a.m. I know, you are all laughing that I had to be up and out of the house before daylight. Not nice. Lala and Nate played until he was called back to prepare for surgery. They had fun on this magnetic sand table. Nate also played on the phone, and various other games. He was having a blast, good thing, we would soon be in pain.

Abue also came with us. This was an emotional day for all of us, especially Abue. She was a real trooper and did a great job staying strong. Thank you all for the prayers. I know this experience has resurfaced anxious and painful memories of Vitie. Vitie has left a legacy and in many ways I think Nate is fulfilling his legacy. The stories I hear about my quick-witted brother and his imagination are reflected in my little guy. I pray that God will provide some healing through Nate's experience. I know grief runs deep and the surgery was a reminder of a painful experience yet I hope God is using Nate to increase faith and trust. I wish I would have known my brother even for the short time God shared him on earth. I trust God is good and He will use everything for His purpose. Vitie your memory will live always. Nate is comfy in his bed and posing, saying "cheeeeeese" of course. He is well trained in posing and saying cheese. Although we need to learn to say cheese with a "real" smile and not a superly overt fake smile because all of Nate's pictures are going to have this goofy grin. And this was before meds!

Nate lets take another picture, look at momma, and smile .... "cheeeeeeeeeeeeeeese". No comment from momma :/

Oh Natie.