Tuesday, March 15, 2011

The last mile is always the hardest



An update from Diane:

Dear family and friends,
Aidan continues to get stronger and busier every day.  They moved us to a bigger room so we have more room for toys! The first time Aidan walked into the room he said "Wow!". Pop-pop was here to help us move over and we all settled in to our new space.  The room has two huge windows over looking Boston.  The transplant team is very happy with Aidan, they feel he will do great with his new heart when it comes, he's in a great place medically.  We've been able to get Aidan out into the garden twice now and he loves it, runs and runs with the nurse and me behind him running with his med pumps in our hands, and Sam trying to take pictures! He knows when he has had enough, he will stop and climb back into the stroller and lay back with a smile on his face...  Our nurse's are wonderful with him and great to us, they take such special care of our sweet and sometimes naughty boy...  So even though this is getting very hard to be here so long we are doing our best to keep our chins up.  We've been in Boston 6 months and Aidan has been in hospital's for over 7 1/2 months now, he does not seem to notice though and is very happy.  Aidan is a strong little boy and if he can keep this up so can Sam and I. Thank you all for keeping us safe in your thoughts and prayers, it means the world to us.  We are very blessed with a beautiful family that is always there for us and amazing & loving friends... I thank God everyday for each and everyone of you...
love Diane

My sister, who is a runner, told me when you are running a race in the beginning you have lots of adrenaline to get you started. In the middle you find your pace and settle in. The last miles you start asking yourself why you are doing this and question how much further you can go. The Aidan marathon is a long one but unlike a runner who only has his body to rely on- in this marathon we have the Lord giving strength and endurance. One foot in front of the other- one day at a time. Keep trusting in God and He will give you the strength you need.

"..run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith.." Hebrews 12:1-2