Blessings

One of Imogen's many drawings
20th of March 2010

Imogen still continues to amaze us.
In her moments of awakenings her lists for food, well and truly exceed her appetite. Last night, I made another birthday meal for her (she claims she never got one though we already had pizza but order of the princess the other night ; ), she wanted mash potato, rice, chicken, a boiled egg and soldiers (toast). I think she ate two soldiers, but who am I too deny the bravest girl I know her wish.

Yesterday we trekked off to my mum's place, as very excitedly after almost 6 months the pool yard paving has begun. Firstly I must say a huge thank you to Darren and his crew, for generously donating their time and talented paving skills. Then to our friends and family who helped move pavers and cater for the hungry crew. The pool yard now looks awesome all that is left is some cutting along the wall of lurve.

It was a mission moving Imogen, but I knew she would have been freaking out about all the noise and commotion. She has become very sensitive to the slightest change in noise and certain noises. All we wanted to do is get the paving done, so we can spend just one day in the completed pool yard with her. I am hoping Imogen may want to lie on the hammock and watch the pool yard world go by for a little while. The possibly of us having that memory is enough for me.

With that in mind I spent the time last night whilst she slept, constructing our new outdoor setting, it is partially done with only one major screw missing. Apparently putting the chair together on the lawn is not a good idea, when its of a similar coloured (dying grass colour : P) back ground to the screws and bolts involved.
We wait to see how she wakes the morning to see if we can catch a moment of her in the pool yard.

Kody came home yesterday, with only a few bruises and scratches. He came off second best with the velcro wall. He had the best time. They spent the week bush bike riding, orientating (has the blisters to prove it), ten pin bowling, jumping off and on velcro walls (obviously) and being involved in lots of other things. Though most importantly they spent the week just having fun and laughing : ). Thanks Camp Quality.

Ashton has been having a few "firsts" sleepovers at Granma's and Granpa's. They have adored having him and he just adores them. That has really helped ease some of the pressure on Jason and me. As Immie now is really like a second baby, though is able to tell us what is wrong with words (sometimes).

Well we sign off still walking the tightrope in limbo land, its painful, sad and terrifying. As we know there is nothing we can do to help our Immie, but send her wishes for a safe journey surrounded by love and prepare her food requests : ).

Thank you to all who made comments on my last post, have emailed us, left messages in the guest book and to those who simply send our girl and us thoughts, healings, prayers anonymously. We are honoured that our girl has left a mark on so many people’s lives, please never forget our brave inspirational little girl.

With Love and Hope
The Holmes Gang