Last December my parents celebrated 40 years of marriage. My brothers and I surprised them with a special dinner with friends and an Alaskan cruise scheduled for this summer. Neither of my parents have ever been out of the country nor on any type of cruise. Needless to say, they were ecstatic.
For 5 months they have been thinking about and planning for this trip. Thursday, June 4th, was the big day. They were packed and ready. Thursday morning they awoke to the news that I was taking Ira to the ER. Talk about putting a damper on what should have been an otherwise exciting morning. I felt terrible. For my son, who was sick, but also for them because I knew they were going to worry. And I’m pretty sure all worry is to be checked at the door on an Alaskan cruise.
Ira is doing ok. This is his third day in the hospital and it looks like we’ll be here another night. Ira has to prove he can go 24 hours without the need of oxygen and unfortunately he wasn’t able to make it through the night without it. The docs took him off O2 this morning and so far he is keeping his saturation levels up.
Since my parents are out of the country, Joe’s mom flew in to town yesterday to help out. I’m so thankful for her help. Joe leaves tomorrow for Atlanta for 5 weeks of training for Teach For America. Let me say it again. I’m so thankful for her help.
Needless to say, the Hays family is going through their fair share of transition right now. A new city, a new job, a new baby on the way, with a hospital stay thrown in for good measure. Any prayers or positive thoughts you want to send our way would be much appreciated.
5 responses so far ↓
Brittyne // June 6, 2009 at 9:35 pm |
Thinking of you girl! I wish we weren’t leaving tomorrow for FL so we could be more help to you. No wonder I didn’t catch you about the park yesterday! Are you at St. John?
Know that I am praying for you and Sophia and Joe! Keep us posted.
Sue // June 7, 2009 at 8:02 am |
Laura, I’m praying and thinking for you guys … I have faith that you guys will come through this transition as you have a track record of Jumping many hurdles
yael // June 7, 2009 at 1:04 pm |
I am thinking of you all. Hard. You Hays have inspired thousands with your ability to get through life’s terrible curveballs, and this will be no different. But I guess a stretch of easy living would be nice. Sigh. I will cross my fingers that happens soon. Get better Ira you sweet thing. And yes, yay for Glo! And for new baby coming!
(Also, please tell me the Alaskan cruise goes to Canada… Otherwise your parents still will not have left the country!)
Abbie // June 7, 2009 at 3:01 pm |
We will be praying for Ira to have a quick recovery. I’m so thankful Glo is there with you. You can do all things through Christ who gives you strength. I will also be praying for you to feel God’s peace during all of these transitions.
Love you friend,
Abbie
Carrie // June 8, 2009 at 7:28 am |
UGGGGG!!!! But I think you guys are home now so thank goodness. I know that even though you left the hospital the anxiety is still there. I will pray for you to have peaceful weeks and months to come.