We took Mason to Brandon’s family reunion at a ranch in Hatch last weekend. The minute we drove up he lit up and was more animated than we’d seen him since the hospital. He has been so great adjusting to his new illeostomy bag and carrying around his wound vacuum 24/7. He wears out easily and doesn’t quite have the stamina and energy he used to but we suspect that will come back with time. His body has been through the ringer so we have to be patient and let it heal on its own time. He is improving each day. #ohmason photocred: @annie_creative

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💕When we had a rare moment of privacy in the ICU, I remember praying with Mason to feel angels around us— to feel if there was someone else there who was taking this journey with us and from whom we could draw strength. I prayed for that a few times feeling a bit frustrated because we needed and wanted that reassurance. We got our answer. While I knew that there were likely angels I couldn't see around us, I had a distinct realization that in this instance, my angels were in the flesh. They were the angels willing to take our kids at a moments notice, the angels that went to our house multiple times to fix things and clean, the angels that called, prayed, texted. They were those who took the time to write encouraging words on social media, who sent kind letters and generous gifts, the angels that drove back and forth to the hospital to visit that allowed me to see my baby once a day for a month, the angels that offered their homes for a place to stay, angels that took the two middle children into their homes, brought dinners, sent snacks... the angels that were in the form of countless hospital staff, nurses, and doctors who provided excellent care and showed love and compassion in such a sterile environment. YOU. You all are our angels! We could not have got through this journey without YOU. 💕#ohmason

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“And God did hear our cries and did answer our prayers; and we did go forth in his might...” Mosiah 9:18 We’ve been spending the last week reflecting on the events of the past month. So many miracles! Mason is doing well. He is going in twice a week to the hospital to get wound changes and getting different therapies (speech therapy, occupational, medication management,etc.) in an intense program up in SLC for his other issues outside of his medical needs. It’s been amazing to see his progress in just a week! Our family is being taken care of in so many ways so thank you for all your kindness. 🎈#ohmason photo cred: @annie_creative

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