Thursday, February 9, 2017

Thursday, February 9, 2017

Tonight's picture was taken in March of 2009. Mattie had just cut the ribbon into the playroom (see last night's photo) and was now inside celebrating the official launch of the child life playroom. Gilbert the giraffe from Toys R Us came to the party and as you can see he was a total hit with Mattie. Mattie was actually in rare form at the party. Mainly because he had been playing in this playroom way before the launching of the room. The ceremony actually happened months after the room was open. So Mattie showed everyone around in the room and he had cake, and it was a fun celebration for him. Honestly that playroom was a God sent, and I have no idea what patients and families did before the room opened! Well actually I know the answer to my own question, because when we first entered treatment this playroom was under construction. Therefore the only place to play other than one's room was in the hallway, which I assure you was horrible! 


Quote of the day: There is no bad time for good news. ~  Stephen King


If yesterday was 70 degrees, today was like 20 and with an occasional snowflake or two. These two extremes make it absolutely impossible. Of course my furry friend could care less what the weather is like.... we are out walking in it  no matter what!

I may have been in DC, but I kept close contact with Los Angeles today as my dad was getting two different scope procedures done to rule out cancer. Needless to say the stress level for all of us was HIGH. Thankfully as Stephen King said.... there is NO bad time for good news. In fact, I would say good news about one's health is probably the best gift that can be received. I remember my grandmother telling me this when I was a child, and back then I had absolutely NO comprehension of what she meant. I unfortunately know all too well now about this reality. 

Tonight as I am writing the blog, I can see Mattie Moon through Mattie's bedroom window. In fact, you see the reflection of Mattie's art work through the window as well. It seemed like a rather symbolic photo, so I snapped it.