Can't wait!

Tomorrow we are taking Buddy to visit Weston! This will be the first time he has seen him since the accident!:)

Fun filled Saturday

This morning I sat with Weston so that Lynn and Ashlyn could be at the benefit given in his honor by the KFD.

We had a fun time just hanging out. The progress he has made in 10 days is unbeleivable. He really thought, in his mind, that he would be able to attend the benefit. He had his first round of physical therapy waiting on him at noon. While we were hanging out we made a quick video...

Emerald came to releve me and I caught the tail end of the benefit. It was great to see such a great turn out. My BFFs were even there to surprise me! Can't say how great that made me feel!

I took Ayden home for a nap after the benefit. No sooner had we gotten on the interstate than he was fast asleep. After his nap we picked Buddy up from my house and took him to the park to play.

On our way back to the hospital we took Buddy to stay with cousin Keri and Aunt Kennette's and called in an order at Outback- anything to get Weston to eat!

We ended the night with fun in Weston's room. Weston is having some slight trouble keeping his oxygen levels up- so sending a few extra prayers his way this evening.

Day 3...

This morning Ashlyn told us to wait before coming over to the hospital. With our early alarm clock we waited around anxiously.

We headed for breakfast at Chik-Fil-A.

Then we took Ayden to Build-A-Bear to make a stuffed animal for "Bubby".

Realizing Ayden needed a break from the hospital we dropped him off by Aunt Cheryl's to spend the day playing with Berekely and Hayes.

The afternoon went by quickly.

We gathered around his bed again to sing- what a priceless moment that I'll treasure forever. They still have him heavily sedated. Later this evening they will begin to ween him off the sedation. They are going to try to get him off the ventilator to see if he can breathe on his on!

I'm proud of myself- I have been much more composed and not as emotional as I was yesterday! I held it together pretty well!

After leaving the hospital we stopped by Cheryl's to pick Ayden up. Once we put him in the car he was asleep in no-time flat. We ate dinner at Christo's. Then we decided to stop by Lowe's for some home improvement materials. We are going to paint the wall behind the recliner in the living room where the boys knocked a hole. After we paint the walls we're going to make "Weston is our Superman" t-shirts. Fun! Fun! Fun!

Weston is our Superman!!!

The shock has worn off and reality has set in. Last night I tossed and turned all night. I could not sleep. I replayed the previous day's events over and over in my mind. The "what ifs?" and unknowns just got the best of me. At 3 o'clock I started praying. This morning Ashlyn mentioned the doctors came in a 3 o'clock and that Weston was struggling. Coincidence? I think not. Another divine appointment.

When the alarm went off we were already awake and getting ready. We stopped by McDonald's for breakfast and then Walmart for Emerald to buy a few things. I glanced down at the hood of my car and smiled. My hood was covered in pollen and in that pollen I saw Weston's handprints. Now normally those handprints would have made me mad, however not this time. I smiled and thanked God for his gentle reminder that he was once again in control.

On the way to the hospital we met Kelly Donahue, Weston's 2nd grade teacher to carry a few goodies to the hospital for her. Kelly currently teaches AIG at my school.

We got to the hospital and sat in the waiting room for a little while. People just keep coming- what a testament to how much the Edwards family is loved.

Knowing that I would have to leave for a doctor's appointment, I snuck back to Weston's room with Maw Maw and Aunt Net. This family is a singing family. I sing with them at church. I asked them if we could sing to Weston. The three of us started singing faithful classics like "There's Just Something About that Name", "The Blood that Jesus Shed for Me..." "Sweet Spirit" and "Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus". As we started singing the tears came. There was such a sweet spirit as we sang praises to the Lord. Weston would faintly move his fingers and toes in response. The nurses came in to change his sheets and check his vitals- this made him mad. He jerked his eyes open for a split second. NEVER HAVE I BEEN SO HAPPY TO SEE THOSE DOOKIE BROWN EYES! It was hard for me to leave.

I made it to the doctor's appointment an hour early because they had called and said they had a cancelation and would need me to come in early. I got there early for nothing. To say that I was frustrated by the time the doctor finally got around to seeing me would be an understatement. Finally he came in and I lost it. I cried like a baby. I felt like such an idiot. I told him "Don't check my blood pressure! I know it's going to be through the roof!" I was able to compose myself enough to explain the situation and he was very sympathetic.

I left the appointment and drove back to the hospital in the pouring rain. When I there I sat in the lobby with Jan and Keith for a while before going back into Weston's room. When I walked back there the nurses were messing with him again. This time Ashlyn was back there and saw those eyes open. That was a moment I'll never forget.

Emerald and I have dubbed Weston as our Superman- his already self-proclaimed nickname. Tonight we came home and made a poster with the Superman emblem for everyone to sign.

I left Weston tonight, "Keep fighting Superman! You always say you're stronger than me- so show me watcha got!"

Buddy couldn't keep his eyes open!

My world has been turned upside down...

I've had a hard time titeling this post. This morning an accident happened that has turned my world upside down.

Unbeknownst to be I had a divine appointment with the Lord. I know now without a doubt that he orders our steps, strategically placing us where we can be used of him.

In preparation for our weekend trip to Atlanta (which has now been canceled) I promised Ashlyn I would come over to help clean. I would even get up early when her alarm clock (Ayden) went off. At 7:30 I rolled out of bed, threw on some clothes and went. No make up. Weston fixed us eggs for breakfast. After breakfast he and Evan were watching a tv show on Ghosts. I told them "Turn that mess off. The only ghost I believe in is the holy ghost." Weston replied matter of factly, "Yeah me too. He watches over me."

No soon had he said those words than he and Evan were off on their bikes riding through the neighborhood. Ashlyn and I moved to the kitchen where we were cleaning out and organizing the cabinets. A short while later I heard Evan banging on the door. Knowing his joking nature and the way we like to pick around, I blew him off and wouldn't open the door. When Evan became frantic and started crying I knew that something really was wrong. He told us Weston had been run over and was lying in the street.

We thought they were riding their bikes- we didn't realize Weston had gotten off his bike and was driving a double seater go-cart. Apparently the go-cart stalled in the road and a van hit them and drove off.

Ashlyn rushed out the door and I stayed behind with Evan and Ayden. Ashlyn had been on the phone with Emerald. I called her back and all I could say was "Weston's been hit."I called Kennette and we started praying. I heard sirens- I knew things couldn't be good. A few minutes passed and Ashlyn called me to come by her side. Evan was too traumatized to leave the house. I threw Ayden in the car with no car seat and took off. Thankfully when I got to the scene I couldn't see anything because everything was blocked by EMT and paramedics. No sooner had I gotten out of the car than the EMT was pulling away with Weston. They were taking him to the local fire department where he would be life flighted to CMC-Main in Charlotte. Ashlyn and I rushed home for her to change clothes and lock up. I called Emerald and all I could get out was "You've got to come! You've got to come!" We jumped in my car and I drove her and Ayden to CMC-Main. It was all a blur- the minute we got in the car I started praying out loud. Ashlyn kept saying "I think he's ok. He looks a lot better than the other little boy involved." Even with a few tears Ashlyn was remarkably calm. We met Ashlyn's parents on the highway and kept going, we didn't have time to waste. We got to the trauma unit anxiously awaiting Weston's arrival. Lynn beat us there. There was a slight mixup, Weston arrived first. This was not a good sign. They quickly moved us out of the trauma unit and into a private waiting area where family and close friends were starting to gather. From there they took us to the Lavigne Children's Center where Weston would be treated. It was no time before pastors and more friends and family would gather. The afternoon was spent in prayer and vigil, holding each other tight. My cell phone battery died, I guess from talking so much, so I had to go to my car and try to charge it for a little while. While in the car I started praying and listening to music. It was then God reminded me of Weston's last words, "Yeah me too. He watches over me." These words brought much comfort to me. I knew that things were going to be ok. Late this evening Weston came out of surgery- hanging on for dear life. The injuries he sustained were serious and life threatening. He has a broken left femur, broken pelvis, broken right arm, broken ribs, lacerated spleen, lost a kidney, severe road rash, traumatic bruising, collapsed lung and torn back muscles. I was able to see him briefly tonight after he came out of surgery. Nothing could ever ever prepare you for something like that. 12 hours earlier we were laughing and talking, now I was talking and he was in a comatose state. To say that I've felt a rollercoaster of emotions would be an understatement. Emerald and I left the hospital with Ayden tonight. We are going to spend the next few days and nights with him. I need the security of holding him tight. I would love to go to Dana's wedding in Atlanta this weekend, but there is NO way I am leaving their side.

I bought the boys a Spiderman ice-cream to keep them entertained.

Emerald and Ayden taking a break on the 12 floor outside play garden.

Erin doing what he does best! Keeping Ayden straight!