From Icicles to Popcicles in six days!

Hard to believe it was in the 80s yesterday! Just one week ago we were blasted with 8" of snow and it got down to the single-digits. When they say March comes in like a lion, I believe it must be a deranged lion with distemper or something!

Yesterday it was hot enough for the kids to wear shorts, and we found out that Katie Mei does not do well in the heat. Her hand and lips were very blue, and she was really struggling to breathe. So we had to bring out the popcicles to keep her cool. She wasn't interested at first becuase she does not like cold stuff in her mouth. I showed her how to lick a popcicle, but she still didn't want to try. So I had to pull the old switcheroo. I acted like I had something in my fingers to give her to eat, and when she opened her mouth I stuck the popcicle on her tongue. After a couple times (she doesn't catch on fast that it's a trick) she finally got the flavor of grape in her mouth and she was intrigued. So she stuck out the tip of her tongue and let me rub the icy treat on it. She decided it was good, and took over the task for herself. Alas, the girl likes popcicles!

I was delighted that she did get to experience a nice warm day yesterday, and we're having another one again today. She goes up to CHOP on Wednesday to prepare for open heart surgery on Thursday. There will be a long period in the hospital and afterwards inactive recovery which means no playing outside in the sunshine. So a few days of soaking it up now is such a blessing to us.

Please keep her in prayer during this time, and give thanks that we have access to such wonderful care at CHOP.

Love,

Petrie