Grace's wicked sense of humor

I am following an amazingly eloquent entry with this, but I thought you would all get a kick out of Grace and know that even though she is confined to an I.V. tower and stuck in the hospital she is still herself. 

She was very sad tonight to tell her mom and siblings goodnight as they left to go home. 

Being in the hospital or any place for a certain number of days requires you to start being creative to pass the time. Video games, books , movies, drawing, coloring, and many other things can begin to be too played out unless you sprinkle something random in with them.

I got the opportunity to spend the night with Grace tonight. As we were thinking of things to do I thought it would be fun to have a tea party and use the individually wrapped condiments: graham crackers, jam, peanut butter, and saltines that are in the kitchen area to make small sandwiches. As a joke I also brought in packets of ketchup, mustard and mayo and set them on her tray. Now at this time Grace had also ordered up a fruit tray heavy on the grapes and strawberries and a hotfudge-sunday which were making their way up to our room from the cafeteria. As soon as I set the condiments down  I could see Grace's eyes twinkle. She said "dad, how about I make a sandwich while you close your eyes and then you take a bite while your eyes are still closed and you can tell me which one you like the most." Of course I knew where this was going, but I played along. I made sure to keep my eyes closed the entire time and when she told me to open my mouth and take a bite I did. Her laugh could be heard four units away as she yelled that is so gross! You just ate a graham cracker, strawberry, mayo, mustard, ketchup sandwich! Then as quick as she could she said she was done making sandwiches, knowing I wanted revenge, and decided to draw.

I just want to thank all of you for your thoughts, prayers, offers, and help. We are so grateful to be surrounded by amazing selfless individuals.