Comments on: So, when is it supposed to get easier? http://fourtran.com/2008/01/17/so-when-is-it-supposed-to-get-easier/ (actually, three Trans and a Cao) Sat, 22 Nov 2008 11:22:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 By: Nikki http://fourtran.com/2008/01/17/so-when-is-it-supposed-to-get-easier/#comment-406 Nikki Fri, 18 Jan 2008 17:19:46 +0000 http://fourtran.com/2008/01/17/so-when-is-it-supposed-to-get-easier/#comment-406 It's hard to imagine how difficult this must be for you. We admire your strength and determination to do what you need to do, even when that means taking a little bit of time to rest and walk away, trusting someone else to be watching when you need to close your eyes and still your heart for a while. I suppose that's just part of loving another person... there will always be times when you can't be there protecting, comforting and healing. But that doesn't mean that your loved one is alone or abandoned, or that your love or strength is somehow lacking. Justin is ultimately in the hands of one who does not sleep. While Justin can't understand all of his circumstances, there's no doubt in my mind he knows he is loved very deeply and that you want what is best and most beautiful for him. I hope you will find comfort and strength in abundance, especially when you least expect it and most need it. You are, as always, in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Nikki and Daniel It’s hard to imagine how difficult this must be for you. We admire your strength and determination to do what you need to do, even when that means taking a little bit of time to rest and walk away, trusting someone else to be watching when you need to close your eyes and still your heart for a while.

I suppose that’s just part of loving another person… there will always be times when you can’t be there protecting, comforting and healing. But that doesn’t mean that your loved one is alone or abandoned, or that your love or strength is somehow lacking. Justin is ultimately in the hands of one who does not sleep. While Justin can’t understand all of his circumstances, there’s no doubt in my mind he knows he is loved very deeply and that you want what is best and most beautiful for him.

I hope you will find comfort and strength in abundance, especially when you least expect it and most need it. You are, as always, in our thoughts and prayers.

Love,

Nikki and Daniel

]]> By: Kathy Nickerson http://fourtran.com/2008/01/17/so-when-is-it-supposed-to-get-easier/#comment-400 Kathy Nickerson Fri, 18 Jan 2008 06:52:45 +0000 http://fourtran.com/2008/01/17/so-when-is-it-supposed-to-get-easier/#comment-400 Dear Tran Family - you are all in our thoughts and prayers. I can only imagine how hard this time is on all of you and I keep thinking how lucky Justin is to have you as his parents. Every baby should be loved so much and your caring words are so touching to read. I am sure Justin knows you are with him and you're doing everything you possibly can. I hope your strong faith will be a comfort to you during this time. In thinking about your faith and the power of prayer, I wanted to share this prayer - from a 7th Century Irish monk - with you all: O Lord, holy Father, creator of the universe, author of its laws, heal those who are sick. We pray for our sick brother, that he may feel your hand upon him, renewing his body and refreshing his soul. Show to him the affection in which you hold all your creatures. Wishing you all peace; wishing Justin comfort and a speedy recovery. Much love, Kathy & Daryl Nickerson Dear Tran Family - you are all in our thoughts and prayers. I can only imagine how hard this time is on all of you and I keep thinking how lucky Justin is to have you as his parents. Every baby should be loved so much and your caring words are so touching to read. I am sure Justin knows you are with him and you’re doing everything you possibly can.

I hope your strong faith will be a comfort to you during this time. In thinking about your faith and the power of prayer, I wanted to share this prayer - from a 7th Century Irish monk - with you all:

O Lord, holy Father, creator of the universe, author of its laws, heal those who are sick. We pray for our sick brother, that he may feel your hand upon him, renewing his body and refreshing his soul. Show to him the affection in which you hold all your creatures.

Wishing you all peace; wishing Justin comfort and a speedy recovery.

Much love,
Kathy & Daryl Nickerson

]]> By: Valerie http://fourtran.com/2008/01/17/so-when-is-it-supposed-to-get-easier/#comment-399 Valerie Fri, 18 Jan 2008 03:51:29 +0000 http://fourtran.com/2008/01/17/so-when-is-it-supposed-to-get-easier/#comment-399 This is the time to rest. Early on when Justin is primarly sleeping. When he is off the vent is when you will need to be around more. Catch up on sleep and eating, you will need your energy. Thinking of you.... All our love, Valerie and family This is the time to rest. Early on when Justin is primarly sleeping. When he is off the vent is when you will need to be around more. Catch up on sleep and eating, you will need your energy.

Thinking of you….

All our love,

Valerie and family

]]> By: Shannon http://fourtran.com/2008/01/17/so-when-is-it-supposed-to-get-easier/#comment-398 Shannon Fri, 18 Jan 2008 03:17:25 +0000 http://fourtran.com/2008/01/17/so-when-is-it-supposed-to-get-easier/#comment-398 I'm sorry its so hard. For you, for Justin, for Loi. I think you are doing the right thing in getting some rest. You will go in and be there for him as soon as you can and all those lines and things will become familiar again for a little while. Then that smiling chub will be back. Its great news that the heart side of things went well and if he has a liver "something" perhaps there will be fewer bumps in the road when that gets sorted out. I hope its a smooth night and little J gets a healing rest with the help of his meds. That, and you, are what he needs now. Shannon I’m sorry its so hard. For you, for Justin, for Loi. I think you are doing the right thing in getting some rest. You will go in and be there for him as soon as you can and all those lines and things will become familiar again for a little while. Then that smiling chub will be back. Its great news that the heart side of things went well and if he has a liver “something” perhaps there will be fewer bumps in the road when that gets sorted out.

I hope its a smooth night and little J gets a healing rest with the help of his meds. That, and you, are what he needs now.

Shannon

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