I need to give a little precursor...I'm EXHAUSTED, but even though it's 7am, I can't sleep because of the millions of thoughts (happy thoughts) bouncing through my head. So, with that said, please don't judge. I have a pretty good idea this post will end up being the jibberish ramblings of an overly warn out, super emotional, spiritually overdosed mama.
There are so very many things I want to share with y'all. I'll try to get to it! I know Alayna is being taken care of by the best people on earth. Our doctors and nurses have been truly amazing and we have full confidence in their abilities. Their love and concern for Alayna (and for us) has touched our hearts deeply. We trust in their decision to send Alayna to the specialists in St Louis and we're anxious to take the next steps towards her recovery.
St. Louis. Wow. My home is Kentucky. I love it here. The beautiful trees EVERYWHERE I look. The horse pastures dotted with grazing ponies. The parks and museums, the zoo, the swimming pools........the people. The BEST people. I love my life in Kentucky because of you.
My family. Lots of people think their family is the best, but mine is! My siblings are the most wonderful friends I could ask for! My tuff big brothers have such tender hearts. My sweet amazing sisters have made me feel like I have 5 loving mothers, comforting me like mamas do. I love them so much. And their spouses and kids (and even grand kids)! I feel the same about Justin's siblings. 10 years ago I married into the most wonderful family imaginable. I've felt nothing but love, support and acceptance. My parents....I will never find the words adequate to thank them for what they have done for me. I've been blessed with 3 dads and 2 moms (no, we're NOT polygamist)! I was given the most wonderful mother and father. They are truly amazing! After we lost my dad, I yearned for companionship for my sweet mama. I felt (and still feel) that my stepdad Brian is an answer to our fervent prayers. Our Sorenson mom and dad have loved me as though I were their daughter. Their love and support has no limits.
Utah is where both Justin and I are proud to be from. We LOVE our Utah friends lots and lots and lots. Many of them have also moved away from Utah, but some have stayed close to home. Our decision to plant our roots far from Utah was a difficult one, but one we'll never regret. Thank goodness for airplanes!!!
St. Louis.
My sister lives is St. Louis. My niece lives in St. Louis. My nephew (in-law) is a doctor in St. Louis. Not a coincidence. I know Alayna will be in the best hands possible, I know Jordan and Annie will be in the best hands possible. I know Justin and I will be in the best hands possible. With all my heart, I know we are all in the Lord's hands.
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