Surprises...

Anytime we have made the trip to Denver Children's hospital I am always amazed at how much they give away to the kids and families. I can't even begin to name all the things Greysen got but I will try: handmade quilt, handmade fleece blanket, handmade pillow case, a joy jar filled with toys, Lego sets, toy truck, stuffed animals, ironman costume, transformers...seriously the list goes on. The even greater thing is that all of those items were donated by people. 

I love people that love to give. 

If you've ever stayed at a Ronald McDonald house you will appreciate people that give. 

If you've ever had a child in the hospital for a lengthy time you will appreciate people that give.

2 days ago I got a phone call from the hospital in Denver. The woman on the phone asked where we would be staying during Greysens week long treatment and I told her we would try to stay at the Ronald McDonald house. It's $25 per night and our insurance will cover $20 per night so that comes out to $5 per night out of our own pocket. Big spenders I know! The problem with the RM house is that you cannot make reservations but instead have to call the morning of the day you plan to get there and see if there are rooms available. If nothing is open then you are out of luck and can try again the next morning. 

The woman on the phone informed me not to worry about my lodging because the hospital has a donor that would like to pay for our hotel and anyone else in the bowel management program! She asked if a queen suite was ok and then made the reservation for me. I really couldn't believe what I was hearing! 

This is a HuGE blessing for Greysen and I! I had looked into staying at this hotel but knew there was no way we could afford It. We also will not need a vehicle now because we can walk right across the street to the hospital. It's also right next to panera where I will be eating dinner every night:) 

God is watching out for us...

Greysen went on his first plane ride today and loved it! At first they had put us in completely different rows which upset me at first. It was his first time flying and I wanted to be sitting next to him! Some wonderful man switched me seats so I could be next to my son:) On our second flight we had an aisle seat and a middle seat. Greysen wanted to be by the window but since the flight was completely full I knew it wouldn't be possible. Well, everyone got on the plane and guess which seat was the only open seat on the plane???

God is so good to us even in the little things. He uses people to bless others and gives us the desires of our heart, even if its asking for the window seat on a plane:) 

I hope that I can use what the Lord has given us to bless others in the same way I have been blessed by the people that give to The Denver Children's hospital. Please keep Greysen in your prayers this week as he begins the bowel management program tomorrow and has to endure some not fun things. I am praying for complete healing or at least an improvement in his healing from his last surgery and a better quality of life before he starts school. Thanks everyone for reading and keeping us in your thoughts! 

                        First flight!