Friday, May 15, 2009

Racing for Kids

Yesterday Benjamin and I had a fun surprise.
A bunch of Formula race car drivers who are here in Utah for a big race tomorrow at the Larry Miller speedway came to the hospital to visit kids.
So we wandered to the third floor lobby and Benjamin got to visit with the racers.
They were really cool. Talked about how they got into racing etc.
They all signed a hat, and various pictures and gave it to him.
Channel 4 ABC news was there too taking footage.
They interviewed Benjamin personally. ;)
He thought this was awesome.
I haven't had a chance to see if he made the news....
I did have Bailee DVR it. We will see, maybe he had 5 minutes of fame
straight from Primary Children's.
He also got a visit from a friend of his dads who flies on Air Med.
They gave him a hat and t-shirt. Being that he collects baseball hats, he is very happy about the two additions.

Originally we were hoping to be home in a two week time period.
Not going to happen. That would be today.
Still too much out put.
Who knew the body produced so much....Gunk.
Maybe sometime next week.
Yes, I really am tired.
All the back and forth etc.

Thanks to all who are helping me. You know who you are....
People transporting Brooklyn, people keeping Brooklyn for an hour or so after school.
Those who have brought meals.
Whoever is being a long term sub for me at work.
All the great nurses and volunteers at PCMC, especially the Math tutor. :)
And especially all those who have visited in the hospital.
It really brightens Ben's day and breaks up the monotony.

4 comments:

Nikki said...

I am getting pictures of all this fun stuff. Ha ha. But I leave the camera at the hospital. So we don't miss anything. So I will post fun pics when he is home.

family said...

I'm glad he has had some fun opportunities despite the difficulty of the situation!

Keli said...

I would totally be helping out if I was there! I'm so sorry! Tell Ben to hang in there. What a trooper.

Merit Badge Mom said...

Nikki- I just heard about Ben. Toby was telling Kary about it. I am so sorry to hear about all this. Please let me know if you need anything. I am happy to do what ever you need.

Joni