Tonight I write with both joy and sadness. Joy because Benjamin is expected to come home next week. This week has been a flurry of training, meeting with doctors and specialists, and other things in preparation for our transition to home. Benjamin has been moved to the standard nasal cannula, similar to what he will go home on and has done great. He hasn't been eating quite as well, but still in the acceptable range. He has lost a few ounces, but the doctor feels that is ok for now. We have been enjoying a more private room at the NICU that has been wonderful. Now all we need to is tie the loose ends and we will be on our way home!

Amidst the joy is some sadness. Helen, Brian's mom, is really struggling to breathe. The cancer has really affected her lungs. She is being cared for by hospice and we are praying for peace, healing, comfort, and rest. Please pray for her and Brian's dad, Erle too. She has been wanting to hold Benjamin for a long time and has not been able to see him since he was about a week old. We want Benjamin to know the arms of his grandma.

Lastly, Brian's birthday is today.

I will try to upload more pictures soon. I have some really cute ones of Benjamin and his daddy. He has to be one of the sweetest babies I have ever laid eyes on!