I had to make a very difficult decision this year that I am still feeling guilty about. The day I was called for lungs, Hannah and I had been discussing the HUGE Fall themed party we were going to have for all of her friends on her Birthday, she was so excited. Then the call came and reality kicked in. Would we even be around for Hannah's Birthday and, if we were, would I be physically able to host a large party? The answer to both of these questions was a very probable no, so I had to change plans and try not to disappoint Hannah.
Around this time adds promoting the new High School Musical movie appeared on TV and I realized that it would be playing in theaters on Hannah's Birthday weekend. If I could convince her to have a couple of friends and go to the movie, then, even if we weren't here, her Gramma Gail could still take them. Hannah thought that was great, but here is where I encountered my dilemma, I could only allow her to invite 3 friends. I have never wanted small parties because of this, I HATE to leave anyone out and didn't want any of her many wonderful girlfriends to feel left out. Unfortunately, this year, I just didn't have a choice. So, for those of you girlfriends who weren't able to join us, please know, next year I will make it up to you and we will have the biggest, best 10th Birthday party ever! Hannah has so many dear and special friends, choosing only 3 was extremely difficult!
We did have a wonderful evening with the girls and Scott and I both went to the movie with them. I enjoyed the movie thoroughly, Scott tried not to sleep. When we returned home, Hannah opened presents and then the girls played Dance Dance
Revolution. I am not sure what time they actually got to bed, I was passed out by 9:00 and never heard a thing (thank God for fathers and grandmothers!)
Today we will be having the family at 2:00 for cake and ice cream and then I can crash, but I am so thankful I was able to participate in Halloween and Hannah's Birthday, this is what REALLY counts!
6 comments:
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What a magical birthday for Hannah! The pictures are great and I am so glad that everything turned out well for her! She is so blessed to have such a wonderful group of friends!
Get some rest my dear and recover from these last few days. I am sure it is a birthday and celebration Hannah will talk about for years!
Lots of love to all of you. I hope you have a great week!
I love you!
Debbie
Oh my goodness - you are SUPERMOM! That party looks like so much fun! We love High School Musical, too. What a great way to spend a 9th birthday. Perfect!
I can't believe you even went Trick or Treating. You are amazing. I am so impressed! I hope you are catching up on some rest after a wild weekend!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HANNAH! Hope it was a great one!
Take care! Rest up!
Hi Nancy,
So glad that you could go trick or treating and enjoy Hannah's birthday. She looked amazing and the party looked like so much fun too. I'm sure everyone understands about the party, but I know those are always difficult decisions to make.
We continue to think of you and pray for your next phone call.
Love and hugs,
Amy
I agree you ARE supermom!!! What a fantastic looking party!! I hope that she had a great time. Enjoy those little things and dont fret about the things you missed...cause there will be lots of time for something fabulous!!
Happy Fall girls!!! We love you!
Nancy,
This is Kelly, the nurse assitant that worked on 8N UPMC Mntefiore. I cared for you during your June?-July? stay. It looks like Hannah and her girls had a great time. It's nice to see more pictures of her other than the few you showed me-she is beautiful! :) The Avril costume rocks as well-I LOVE the pink hair!
I'm sorry to hear that you came so close to having the lung transplant and it didn't work out. Please know that I am praying for you.
I'm going to be reading your blog more often in the hopes that's you'll be back in the 'Burgh soon for a transplant. I would love to see you sometime, you really made an impact on my life and were one of the first patients that I cared for and told myself, "Wow, this is EXACTLY the reason I want to be a nurse!"
God bless!
Kelly
Nancy,
This is Kelly, the nurse assitant that worked on 8N UPMC Mntefiore. I cared for you during your June?-July? stay. It looks like Hannah and her girls had a great time. It's nice to see more pictures of her other than the few you showed me-she is beautiful! :) The Avril costume rocks as well-I LOVE the pink hair!
I'm sorry to hear that you came so close to having the lung transplant and it didn't work out. Please know that I am praying for you.
I'm going to be reading your blog more often in the hopes that's you'll be back in the 'Burgh soon for a transplant. I would love to see you sometime, you really made an impact on my life and were one of the first patients that I cared for and told myself, "Wow, this is EXACTLY the reason I want to be a nurse!"
God bless!
Kelly
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