Our Home for the Holidays

 The Fisher House foundation provides a "home away from home" for military families during hospitalization for an illness, disease, or injury.  Trent and I had already spent over $500 on hotels in the 5 days in town. We did not know where to stay and how we were going to pay for long term lodging.  A social worker suggested we  call the Fisher House located adjacent to the hospital to check availability. We called... answer to prayer they had an opening! 

Trent and Cole would need to return to Del Rio for school and work. My dear neighbor & church friends would drive Cole to school, pick him up from bus stop and watch him until Trent returned home from work. Weekends would be our time together.

My mom, Jake and I would settle in at the Fisher House and wait. It was up to the baby to make the next move.  The Goal was to get baby to 36 weeks, I was currently 32. The official term: "stork nesting" 

I was in the hospital when Mom Tueller arrived in town. She spent a night with Jake then I was released and joined my two "roomies" in our new home for the holidays.  I was immediately impressed with the San Antonio Fisher House. So big, yet warm. Decorated beautifully for the Holidays,every inch & detail cared for. I was humbled and grateful for such a comforting place during an uncomfortable time. What a Miracle, What a Gift of pure generosity and love to military families. What an answer to prayer.

              

Weekly testing was going well. Baby was doing fine and holding steady. Jake and I were enjoying our time together with both "grandmas" . I felt fortunate to have one-on-one time with my Mom's. I appreciated both Mom's for putting busy holiday duties aside and choosing to spend time with me and the boys. We needed their help. We would not have been able to survive with out them. They provided physical and emotional support and kept our time fun, happy and festive.  

We spent our time at the Fisher House playing at the playground, watching Jake scooter around the courtyard, putting together puzzles, shooting hoops, watch movies, and chewing lots of ice chips. Every Saturday morning a local church group would provide the Fisher House tenants a warm delicious breakfast, always with a Texas breakfast must - Biscuits and Gravy. The generosity and service of many corporations, volunteers, & church groups was astounding! Holiday gifts, treats, meals & music were given freely to my family during our stay. I was humbled and impressed.  

 SAMMC Medical Center held a Holiday carnival the boys really enjoyed. San Antonio offered great shopping at the outlets, the most delicious pancake breakfast ever at the Magnolia Pancake Haus. (the owner resembled Ryan Gosling...yes ladies I know, put it on your list) Too much Chick-fil-a And last but not least Holiday Lights & Mariachi on the River Walk!! 

The days of December were passing by. This holiday season would be our sweetest & most memorable yet.