all is calm

Day is almost done.

Dave's surgery (Jim's dad) went well, too.  By late afternoon they had removed his intubation tube and he was sitting up and speaking!  Wow.  Jim's sister and mom are now at their respective homes for the night, and will return tomorrow to keep Dave company.

Emma has spent the day in and out of sleep.  She is doing beautifully.  Truly.

Jim returned home to have Valentine's dinner with the kids and my mom.  They are on their way down to visit for a bit and then Jim will take them all back home and return for the night. 

Emma and I spent two hours rocking in the quiet, hushed room.  She just gazed up into my eyes and I hummed and sang every hymn I could remember over her, eventually creating motherlove songs just for her.  Not only did her eyes smile, but her mouth gave the faintest upturn on one side as we loved each other.  I will remember those hours forever.  I feel like we were set apart in time, and God did mighty and deep ministry in Emma's heart {and mine} that sacred space.  It was like holy ground.  It was holy ground.

She is drawing comfort from me, and from Jim, and has done so all day long.  I feel like we are just drinking in one another.  I could have rocked her forever.

She is now back in her bed and I"m sitting right next to her.  She's dozing, and I hope awakens for the sibling visit.  We shall see!  

Your emails, texts and calls have been manna for our day.  Thank you!  I'm not getting back to all of you, but please know how much it means.  We are blessed, indeed, and well know it this day.

Sending our love to you.  Know it comes straight from our hearts, and in full measure.

Sweet dreams from the sixth floor,

Sara