Memories past

As 2007 draws to a close it warrants a time of reflection, to consider the events that have shaped our year, misty water colored memories, like sands through an hour glass.....blah, blah, blah. Actually, I needed some new material for posts so I thought I would backtrack to preblogging times and share some events the Drake family endured/enjoyed this year.

In March of this year Jackson was hospitalized with RSV and pneumonia. That morning I had taken Jackson hiking up Adams Canyon and when we got home he didn't sound very good. He had a cold but now he had that raspy, crackly (official medical terms) sound when he breathed so I called the doctor and asked if I should be concerned. She assured me that it was probably nothing but to bring him in just in case. Well, two hours and two breathing treatments later we were sent to the hospital for the full workup. We ended up staying four days until he could come off the oxygen. Poor little guy had an IV in his foot, one in his head, oxygen in his nose, and to add insult to injury a pastel colored circus animal nightie.




Forward to September of 2007 and insert pictures of Mark's brothers and their families having a wonderful time in Seattle. Notice we are not included in the pictures. Our vacation fund went straight into the pockets of ol' McKay. Always a glass half full kind of gal I thought I would put in a plug for vacationing at our local McKay Dee hospital. These are a few of the amenities you would be privileged to enjoy:
1. 75 thread count sheets that spread like a dream over a pull-out vinyl sofa.
2. Hourly checks throughout the night to wake you up and make sure you don't need anything.
3. All the free soda and crushed ice you can endure.
4. A deluxe DVD player that has no remote or external controls so if you 'happen' to be interrupted during your movie by a well intentioned nurse you have to start the entire movie over again.
5. Exquisite cafeteria style dining. *Food expenses are not included in your accommodations price package.
This could all be yours for a mere 20 Gs. Who needs Hawaii?

Stay tuned for more 2007 adventures.