july 4th

Our July 4th brought fireworks of a totally different kind.  We experienced Heaven and Hell, Miracle and Misery.  A day no one in my little family will soon forget.

The day started real lazy like, sitting around watcing a movie and talking with each other.  Just when we decided to get ready for the day, my Caitlyn had a grand mal seizure.  She's had one before and suffered petite mal seizures most of her life...but this was the big daddy of them all.  Never witnessing a seizure like this we were absolutely horrified.  Her body shut down, she stopped breathing and ultimately passed on for a very long minute.  CJ gave her mouth to mouth and she came back to us.  We rushed her to the hospital and watched her slowly get a little better as the day went on.  Not wanting to share all the nasty details I will just say this...Life is fragile, we just don't know when it's our time.  Lucky for us, Caitlyn was told it wasn't her time and we will continue to have her in this crazy and marvelous life with us.

Scared out of our minds and tired as all get out...we spent the rest of the evening at home, sitting on our back deck while Caitlyn slept off the huge events of the day.  We talked and pondered about what happened.  Then I spotted a rainbow, just a small one...but it was my favorite firework of the day!  Signaling to me that all was going to be well and a new adventure was in store :]

So, it's safe to say that I never want to celebrate my country's birthday in that way EVER again!  July 4th is a favorite holiday at the Park Family House, but not this one.  However, what a miracle we witnessed and what a grand adventure it was.  Not all of our blessings are always what we want.  I've often prayed for life changing experiences for me, my girls and CJ...but I certainly was not planning on this!  We realize now how important it is to share our friendship, love and feelings with each other more freely and more often.  Celebrations come in different ways...we are just lucky to be celebrating!!  :]