Laughter and Tears

First off, Edgar would like me to carify for everyone that the 400lb club is for the bench press not body weight. He can already lift 350lbs and needs to get up to the 400lb mark by May. I am totally confident that he can do it. Next we are both laughing because we feel like we have become Natalia's social secretaries. She only lasts about an hour before she tells people to get out...actually the words last night were "the girls need to go home now." She is glowing from seeing her friends and loved ones. She loves the hugs we love the glow...she actually beams. This is where the tears come into play. We cry because we see her so happy, others cry because they know this may be the last time they see her smiling face. There is no shame in these tears just tribute to the amazing little girl Natalia is. She has been sleeping better at night because(I think)she is confidant that there is no more hospital in her future no matter how sick she feels. She will not have to leave the place that she feels the safest...home. Both girls are totally excited about the trip to Monterey tomorrow. We are staying at the Best Western Beach Resort...right on the beach just before you get into Monterey. Can not wait to see the absolute peace that comes over Natalia when she is at the ocean.

Sophia...between Jeannine(her godmother) and us we are buying her smiles. J bought her stuff that she "had to have" for the beach and...(the typical parents will hate you for it) Hannah Montana light up singing microphone. Ya...love you J. LOL My parents kicked Edgar and I out of the house for some alone together time and what did we come home with for Pia...a nintendo ds. She would sleep with it if we let her. She will not leave her sister's side. J finally got her out for more then an hour and Pia was so much the better for it. She knows sissy is sick and not getting any better. Well, got to get back to work and I refuse to have puffy eyes in the office if I can help it.

Much Love to You All,
Roni