The Ocean

6:00 AM
The boys (Nick and Zach) get up and dawn patrol it (skinning it might I add). I took a walk on the beach and enjoyed waking up to the fresh ocean air. The boys stayed out about 45 minutes and then came inside to defrost in hot showers!

Fast forward to7 PM
This is exactly what I needed since I left the hospital to get the kids. I needed to be back at the beach house. I needed the cool ocean air and the sound of the waves crashing against the rocks. I love the trains that speed by every hour and I love watching the sun set on the water. In my opinion the ocean is the most beautiful part of earthly creation. Sure, the mountains are beautiful and one of my most favorite vacations was Big Sky Montana in the winter. All of that being said, the ocean still wins in my heart. It is creation perfection.

I am exhausted. Seriously exhausted. Going back and forth to Hoag is challenging. Gary's room is small although he has an amazing ocean view.

It is hard for me to write let alone keep my eyes open. The boys are completely quiet - uttering not a single sound as they watch Surfs Up. They love being here and I love that. We all agree that it would be more special if Gary could share this time with us but it is still super duper special for me and for the boys.

We are waiting hear from Dr. Barth tonight to gain a little more insight. The bowel obstruction has not cleared as hoped. Tonight I am praying really, really hard that this changes so we can avoid surgery.

Gary was in great spirits this morning when the kids and I got there. The boys had lots of fun visiting and snuggling with Gary. Gary was flaring his nostrils and moving his NG tube around and the boys were cracking up! They had a contest to see who could flare their nostrils the best! I videotaped and laughed as I watched all my boys.

After dropping the boys off in Balboa I came back to Hoag and spent time with Gary. We watched 2 Weeks Notice and snuggled in his ever so comfy hospital bed. He began to be very uncomfortable and things seemed to change for him in terms of his pain and discomfort. I was hoping and praying it would subside for good but maybe it will later. I can hold out hope for that.

The boys have enjoyed going to Rite Aid every night and getting the square scoops of ice cream. No Steph - they are not still 33 cents! They are only about a buck each and they are sooo good. I love rainbow sherbert!

I am falling asleep and would like to rest now. If I hear any news from Barth tonight I will blog again and get everyone caught up.

Love,
L