I can't believe it's been almost two months since my last post. I really didn't think it had been that long, but goodness I've been slacking. I'd like to say it's because we've been super busy ... which isn't a total lie. But the truth is that I've been feeling super anxious about our next Boston trip and, to be honest, didn't really know what to write. Every day we inch closer and closer to Reece's next dangerous procedure. I know in my last post I stated how I'm really trying to live each day rather than living for tomorrow. I'm failing miserably at that. I don't wake up every day thinking about that particular day's tasks or excitements ... instead I wake up thinking that I'm one more day closer to Boston than I was yesterday. Terrible right? I think I might need to see a doctor regularly, too. Just kidding. Well ... maybe not. =)
Since I last posted, a lot of things have happened. We took out Reece's feeding tube that we were using for medicine to help with his feeding therapy. See? Pretty darn handsome if I do say so myself.
Since I last posted, a lot of things have happened. We took out Reece's feeding tube that we were using for medicine to help with his feeding therapy. See? Pretty darn handsome if I do say so myself.
Reece started sleeping through the night. I know. I'm just as surprised as he is.
And ... Reece started crawling!! He doesn't do it very often yet, but we know he can. And, of course, every time I try to record it, he refuses to want to show off. Once I have it, trust me, so will you. =)
We also bought a house. It feels great to be a homeowner again and we are really excited to start making memories in our new house!
We also bought a house. It feels great to be a homeowner again and we are really excited to start making memories in our new house!
My first project was Reece's room. He has a cool room over the garage, which has a little "nook" that I've made into a play area for him. I even found a sign that says "Kid's Cave." I'm pretty excited about and I think Reece likes it, too.
Matt also got a job at a local credit union. And believe it or not, he's already been promoted. About 24 hours ago, he was getting the great news that he got the promotion. And about 24 hours ago, I was getting the call that I was losing mine. Yep. I lost my job. A large source of our income. And our insurance. This news came less than a week from our next Boston trip.
I wasn't going to post anything about this, but a dear friend was there to pick me up when I needed it. She reminded me that this was not a reflection on me. It's life and these things happen. You have to move on and you have to keep going.
But why does it have to happen now? I mean, really? Less than a week before we leave for Boston? Two weeks after we just bought a house?
Am I scared? Hell yes. But in typical Bova household fashion, we will move on. And we will keep going. And we will be stronger because of this.
In closing, I would like to ask that you continue to pray for Reece and our family. We leave for Boston this Sunday, August 25. Reece has all of his tests again on Monday, August 26, and his heart cath will be on Tuesday, August 27. As always, I will keep you posted throughout the day.
I wasn't going to post anything about this, but a dear friend was there to pick me up when I needed it. She reminded me that this was not a reflection on me. It's life and these things happen. You have to move on and you have to keep going.
But why does it have to happen now? I mean, really? Less than a week before we leave for Boston? Two weeks after we just bought a house?
Am I scared? Hell yes. But in typical Bova household fashion, we will move on. And we will keep going. And we will be stronger because of this.
In closing, I would like to ask that you continue to pray for Reece and our family. We leave for Boston this Sunday, August 25. Reece has all of his tests again on Monday, August 26, and his heart cath will be on Tuesday, August 27. As always, I will keep you posted throughout the day.