Two weeks ago he went on his first boat ride. There's an organization here called The Littles Heroes that organize all sorts of fun things for children with cancer and their families and they have something called "Yachts of Fun." A man who owns his own Yacht took it upon himself to offer boat rides to children with cancer and their families. It's so nice, he even treats them to dinner! So Nathan was able to go!
We didn't know how him or Peyton would react to being on a boat. We frequent the lake now a days, because it's so warm and the lake area is so spread out. He can run and have a good time without necessarily being close to people. One thing we noticed whenever we go, is that he loves the boats. He's always pointing them out and yelling "Boat, Mommy boat" (yes he says 'Mommy' ALL the time now and I LOVE it!!!!) So we knew he liked looking at boats but we weren't sure how he'd like being on one.
As soon as Nathan and Peyton saw the boat they took off running (which was pretty scary cause we were on a pier mind you). They were jumping up and down with their little life jackets on so very excited!!! They loved every minute of it!!!!! The owner, Captain Ray, even let Nathan drive which was a huge highlight of the day and dinner was wonderful. We all just had a great time.
Yesterday we went to a picnic sponsered by the Oncology department at the hospital. The weather was wonderful! There were so many activities, face painting, Corn hole, water ballons etc. Nathan and Peyton especially loved the Parachute. Remember those from elementary school? We'd play with them in the gym and run under etc. Well I was very happy to see one there because Nathan's class he used to go to before he got sick had one and it was always his favorite and he hasn't played with one since. All of the adults kept flipping it up in the air and Nathan was running and playing with all of the other kids, throwing balls on top and just had a wonderful time.
I saw a little of the 'old' Nathan come out yesterday. I was kicking myself because I forgot my video camera but I got so much joy seeing him and Peyton running and laughing carefree under that tent, such a wonderful memory.
Dear Lord,
Thank you so much for the fun things we were able to fit in these last two weeks. I thank you for the organizations that arranged them and the fact that Nathan was out of the hospital and able to go. I pray for many more days like this.
Thank you for these times when Nathan is able to be around others who understand what he is going through, sometimes that 'common ground' is so nice.
Thank you for the laughter and smiles it brought him and us. I'm just thankful most of all for that parachute being there, knowing how much he loves that thing!!!!
In Jesus Name
Amen
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