Hospital 101

Our family never seems to have a dull moment when it comes to being in the hospital and for many years now we have been preparing for Jake to have abdominal surgery done. That day had arrived. Jake has always been so dang positive (almost annoyingly) when it comes to health problems. His motto is "what won't kill you will only make you stronger." While I don't share the same enthusiasm about health problems, his attitude has taught me a lot about enduring to the end. Jake had all the odds stacked up against him to heal but his faith never wavered and the prayers just kept coming.

Many people (including the mayor of Sandy) sent him "Get Well" cards that we posted right in front of his bed so he could see them. Thank you for your prayers, help with Ella and support during this trial. We love you and we are so grateful to you all!

After ten days in the hospital, 25 lbs less and a lot of challenges, Jake was finally able to eat real food! Hospital food....you have never tasted so GOOD!

Okay, maybe we will just stick with the popsicles!

Jake had had quite a few complications but really tried hard to keep that smile on his face. I was with him most of the day and into the night. In the evenings it always seemed to become quiet in the hospital and even though he was a little drowsy most of the time, I would lay next to him in his hospital bed and hold his hand. It became a regular date night!

Although a hospital is not the ideal place to have a "room with a view." For as much time was spent there, I was glad we got to see this each evening out of his window.

Jake has now been out of the hospital for two weeks and is feeling really good. He still is a little weak and has about 15 more pounds to gain before he doesn't look emaciated anymore. He is a living miracle that prayers do work and we are so glad to have him home! PS: doesn't he look hot in that gown and hospital socks!