a Sunday afternoon outing :)

On Friday our social worker approached me with tickets to another 49er game! They had been donated (just like the ones that were given when I went with Rachel!), so...I of course said yes! Cale wouldn't have let me turn them down! He was sitting behind me when I was asked and he was saying yes over and over! Haha! I still had my shirt from Rachel and Cale had his hat that he had won at Bingo a couple weeks ago, so we were ready! He still had PT and OT this morning before we left at 11am, so he was pretty tired before we even made it to the game. He did really good though. By the end of second quarter, he was ready to leave, but was so sweet and willing to stay until after the third quarter when we had already been planning on leaving.


It was so much fun being with him. I love getting to be outside of the hospital with him, surrounded by "real life." It's not always easy because I am reminded of what has happened to Cale, I see other couples and how perfect they seem (on the outside...), and people don't always have the kindest reactions, but I love so much just being with him. He's amazing and fun and I'm so very proud of him!


There are so many little moments that might not seem like a big deal but they are HUGE to me, because they are a glimpse into a life after the hospital. Right before we were leaving for the Sharks game a couple weeks ago, I was sitting in the car with Cale waiting for Pat and Cale was holding a cup of hot chocolate. I snapped a picture because even though there's no way to capture the emotions of the moment, I want to capture the memory and reminder for myself that the time will come! Well, at the game today, Cale was sitting next to me eating a bag of chips. I turned to look at him, and I had that moment...he was enjoying the game like he would have been doing preinjury. I whipped the camera out and snapped a picture, but Cale put his hand up and said "Not fair!" I didn't understand at first but after having him repeat, I figured it out. "Why are you saying not fair?" he has never not wanted me to take his picture! He looked at me and with his mouth made the chewing motion. He didn't want me taking the picture while he was chewing! He finished his bite, wiped his mouth, turned and smiled for me to take another! Haha! This was the picture he approved :)


This was one last shot after we arrived back at the hospital. :) Cale was soooo tired. We walked in right in time for dinner and after I took Cale to his room, got him all ready for bed, and told him I was going to my room for a tiny bit. I wasn't gone very long, but when I walked in this is what was waiting for me...



I made noise when I clicked the light off so he woke up and we still had our cuddle time :) I showed him the video and he said "Aww cute!" haha.



Trust-Kristene Mueller

It's the sweetest thing
to trust you
just to know
You got everything under control

it's the sweetest thing
to trust you
just to know
You got everything

and You are making me a mountain
making me a mountain
that cannot be shaken

well You are making me a mountain
making me a mountain
that cannot be moved

high up on a rock
looking out at the horizon
watching as the storm rolls in
wondering if my heart will survive it

as the waves crash all around me
and can't remember what it feels like to be free

i know You're making me a mountain
making me a mountain
that cannot be shaken

oh You are making me a mountain
making me a mountain
that cannot be moved

You say, I've got you my baby
I've got you
it's quite the mess you're in
but it's nothing Love can't fix

so sit here upon my shoulders
and watch as it all unwinds

You are making me a mountain
making me a mountain
that cannot be shaken

I know You're making me a mountain
making me a mountain
that cannot be moved

I love this song. It honestly is the sweetest thing to trust God and to know that He already has everything figured out. He's growing and stretching me everyday and everyday He is so faithful to carry me through.

14) I am thankful for family. Cale and I both have wonderful families! We're all quirky and strange (on both sides!), but we all love each other. When the accident first happened, my brother had only met Cale twice before, but was instantly a part of Cale's life in a away that was never expected. He was there to help in any way he could physically help. Cale's mom and my mom both flew out right a way, his brother came as soon as he was able. Family is there through all the good stuff and bad stuff. Hard stuff and the easy everyday life. Family is such a blessing and I'm so thankful for the family that both of us have! I love all of you!!