I was informed this morning that Vernon would indeed be transferred sometime later today. Because were out that way on an airport run later in the day (Bon Voyage, Mom and Dad!) Justine and I decided to drop by to check out daddy’s new digs. Good news is: he will have his own room for a bit. Bad news: that’s because he is on MRSA isolation again. Though the nurse we spoke to suggested it might be only a few days till the meds kick in, this was sad news for Justine because isolation means that yet again, no children under 12 are allowed into the rooms. We waited for a couple of hours so we might at least greet him on his arrival, but eventually, we left without seeing him. Justine was quite sad about this. These rare visits are always special to her.
From what I understand, once he is out of isolation, these guidelines will drop and she’ll be allowed to visit his hospital room, just like her big brother. It is the next big thing we will be looking forward to!
Justine has been on a ‘songwriting’ kick. Drawing pictures and squiggles in place of letters and words, then reading them out in song. She ‘wrote’ him a couple tunes for me to record for him. I played these for him yesterday and he smiled, obviously touched. He even finished the line as she sang “chinny, chin, chin.” An unexpected lyric, but worked for him.
Here is a smattering…
“Songwriters write songs, but they really belong to the listener.” —Jimmy Buffett
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Justine’s songs are so precious. Is she left handed? I noticed the marker in her left hand while she sang her story. I’m just wondering because I’m a lefty and I always sing what I’m doing 😉
It’s wonderful that she can express herself in times of disappointment. We continue to pray for Vernon’s speedy recovery, for your strength, and for the good of all to be whole again. XO
Do i not have the cutest niece ever???? Just adorable…please tell her we all love her songs and her drawings xx sure Vern loved seeing/hearing from her..what a difference it will make when they can be together again.
Wow!! Vern has moved to his new home..will look forward to seeing pics and news , what a shame on that nasty bug again, no wonder he is so tired. Please say “hello” to Vern when you next see him, from us, hope you or Maki can take the photos in for some “chat”… there are plenty of Maki and him, as well as Justine and you..not just Vern as a boy/young man….
Allison i hope your drive will be shorter and less stressful, so you and Vern can have more time together.
Hope Anne and hyatt have a wonderful time, lovely seeing them
Love to you all and big hugs xxxx
I am moved by Justine’s adorable songs–the lyrics, her cadence, her devotion, her simplicity–it reminded me somewhat of the chant of the Benedictines which is exclusively vocal and directed to the One they love. I suspect that not only her Daddy but her Heavenly Father is blessed.
A true gift to us listening. She is precious…
sooooooo sweet