Tonight's picture was taken in September of 2008. Since I have been highlighting Mattie's love of cardboard boxes, I figured showing how these boxes migrated to his small PICU room would also be helpful! Mattie's hospital rooms were small and confining, especially with three of us, two beds, chairs, and equipment in the room! Then add in toys and cardboard boxes, and the room was beyond tight. It was a full time job each day to keep it organized and under control! But there was no way Peter or I would get rid of those boxes. Mattie thrived on creating with them, playing in them, and building with them. So they were vital to our existence!
Quote of the day: The sun was like a great visiting presence that stimulated and took its due from all animal energy. When it flung wide its cloak and stepped down over the edge of the fields at evening, it left behind it a spent and exhausted world. ~ Willa Cather
When I saw this quote this evening, it resonated with me. I just felt exhausted all day and couldn't do much. Peter and I are all packed up for Curefest tomorrow. The event will be held on the National Mall, which is close to where we live. We aren't driving to it, but walking to where our exhibit booth will be. It will be a 1.5 mile walk each way and we packed up our cart with Foundation items. We have to set up at 8am, so we have a very early walking start to get to the event and a FULL Sunday ahead of us!
I did talk to my doctor last night about this kidney stone incident that I had on Thursday night into Friday. I suspect this is why I feel so wiped out. She and I are usually on the same wavelength regarding my care and she is following up with me next week with scanning!
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