Family Update (Nothing New Really)

Things here are still pretty good. Work for me is excellent. Working in Child Life is inspiring, and the challenge of each day keeps me going. I love not knowing what to expect when I get to work. We have been really expanding our services throughout the hospital way beyond the walls of pediatrics. We take lots of trips down to Radiology (MRI/CT in particular) to help prepare the kiddos for their scans and possible IV starts. We are also really involved with the pediatric sedation team with MRI where we help kids understand what their scans will be like so they can do it without sedation. Who knew that a 5 yr old can get an MRI unsedated (most adults cannot). It's exciting to see our tiny deparment grow, and I feel so blessed to be where we are! Asheville is so good to both of us.

Preston is plugging away with his music. Vertigo Jazz Project is completely thriving, and has gotten pretty popular in Asheville. Their website will be up and running very soon. I'll definately be sending out that link as soon as it comes available. I'm so proud of him for all he has worked for. He continues to teach guitar. He especially enjoys teaching for Arts For Life where he reaches out to the oncology population. He recently has added on two new students within the community, and we're hoping for more! He's so dedicated as a teacher and musician.

Amelia is as normal a two year old as can be expected. She still loves her little friend Katie. Katie plays so well with her, but it seems that they are more like sisters sometimes. Amelia can be very bitter sweet with her, but luckily, Katie is a patient friend. Here is a cute picture of the two of them. And also some pictures of Super Bowl Sunday.