In anticipating Alec’s big day on Friday, I had some time to go holo-holo (which, for those of you who don’t know slang Hawaiian, the equilalent translation would be to play hooky). I went to run some errands without the kids, and while erranding, I planned in advance my strategy for Friday by buying some cool toys for Alec that I know he’ll be excited over.

I’ve talked to Alec and told him that we are going to go see his very own “special doctor,” and that we are going on an adventure to a really special hospital where they only see kids. So far, Alec is wound up by this and actually looking forward to going to “soltlake”(Salt Lake). I haven’t been too specific on what the special Dr. is going to do, but I will talk to him tomorrow a little bit about that to help prepare him. I’m going to give him one of the new cool toy“moto-cyc-o’s” as soon as we get to the hospital, which I know he’ll freak out over. And I’ve already let him know that I have some other special toys for him in my trunk, which he will get to have after we see the special Dr. He’s looking forward to it.

One big thing we decided… was that Mike probably shouldn’t go with us. It’s a tough decision, because although he really wants to be there, it would really be hard for him to keep his emotions together and remain strong for Alec. He is the most awesome Dad, and he loves our kids SO much… it just breaks his heart that Alec has to have this testing done, and to be in pain in any way. Mike can barely talk about the whole thing without welling up, and Alec isn’t used to seeing is Daddy concerned and worried like that. At the appointment, Alec will be looking to us for reassurance, and if we can’t keep it together, he will take his cue from that and everything will seem more traumatic. In going alone, Mike won’t have to witness Alec’s pain, and I won’t have to worry about him melting in front of Alec while they are testing him. I am fully trusting in the Lord, and am confident that He will be there to help strengthen me, and that He will comfort Alec in his pain while they insert the catheter. I just know that if I am strong and encourage Alec during this time, his emotional recovery will be quick and the procedure won’t be as traumatic as if we showed visable distress. When I come home and after I put the kids to bed however, I expect to let it go to God in a good cry of relief that it’s over. : D

Anyway, I appricate the prayer support you all have expressed. It’s going to all be great! I feel it and trust it.