Hudson, the youngest of the Logie clan (the family who brings us music), was hospitalized last weekend for a collapsed lung. Maki, who considers Hudson one of his good pals, was in the desert, so I texted him the news. He knew a little about this condition because the older brother of his best friend at school experienced it too. From what we understand, its very painful.
As soon as he got back on Sunday night, Maki asked when we were going up to see him. “We can’t NOT go, Ali! After all that family has done for us, we have to go. I’m going to make a care package for him right now. Let’s go after school tomorrow.” And he disappeared into the chaos of his bedroom to collect gifts for his friend.
In his Star Wars opening-night popcorn bucket, he packed: a Union Jack as well as a Norwegian flag, an old polaroid of Hudson that seems to be a running joke between them, a couple of joke and novelty books (including the Zombie Survival Guide and How to F This Test), a candy bar, a lava lamp, and a snorkel. What else does a teenage boy need? (He also packed an old DS, but forgot the games, so he took it out later.)
Hudson had surgery on his lung Monday night, so we waited till yesterday and went straight from school. It took us about two hours in the rush hour traffic, but Maki didn’t seem to mind the drive. He had a friend to get to. Hudson was weak and groggy, but he seemed to appreciate the company. They played cards and then we took a walk around the ward with him.
I must say the lava lamp did wonders for the hospital room. Maki said it brought it to ‘help the vibe.’
It was so great to see Hudson on the recovery side of a very painful and scary situation, but it was also great to see Maki acting in such a way. I don’t know for sure, but I like to think his willingness to respond so quickly to a hospitalized friend is something he has learned on our family’s journey. There have been people who showed up for us. And maybe this is how we learn to show up for others. Golden.
Hope you feel better soon, Hudson. The worst part is over, and you’ll be back making music and general mischief soon. We love you.
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Hudson- Loved your preferred patient name! And Maki I’m so proud of you and your quick response to your friend. Shows how selfless you are and how kind with all the cool gifts. What’s the snorkel for? Just curious. 🙂
You’re awesome!
Love, Melissa
I’m not sure if it was a random thing or maybe a breathing/lung joke. Either way it was funny.
I think I can spot a Norwegian flag in there too! So great that you are such a good friend, Maki, and thank you for drivig all the way, Allison. Lots of love
Yes, you are right! I just added it to the list up there. Good eyes! Maki must have got his from you!
Allison,
God makes bad things turn into good. Maki has learned so much this past year and half with all that you have done for Vernon and other people have done for your family. Blessings to all of you.
Becky
Maki has leant how to love and be compassionate through his life .. we have all been blessed with such a thoughtful young man!!
xx love to you all xx
ps gosh hasn`t he grown so tall???..he maybe catching Aaron up in height!!!
he’s not so good at sending emails though is he? I think Aaron will always be the tall one…unless Lewis catches him up?
it is a “boy/male” thing ..not keeping in touch …. can be texting to friends on their phones ok though!! ..maybe Aaron will be the tallest .. even at 18 he still seems to be growing ..over 6`2 now!!..i don`t think Lewis is going to be so tall..think he is going to be more an Adams than a Corbin.
love to you all ..tell Maki we would love to hear from him..the boys often talk about him ..especially Lewis ..Lewis always followed Maki round (Maki was his hero).. but Maki always made time for Lewis didn`t he??? although Maki would have liked to play with Aaron more …. xx
Precious Maki. And Precious Allison. Always in our prayers. I read every post. Love
Thanks Janet! Love you.