Ivey had a rough day yesterday. Seizures. They started yesterday morning and continued until late into the night. They ended in the ER - after an IV of anti-seizure medications.

She has one banged up right arm from attempts to get blood. When can we transplant my veins into my daughter's body?

Last night I was reminded of how blessed we are to have an extra member in our family that we don't talk about often here on the blog. However, any one around us knows. Christa is one amazing person. She is not just a sitter, but part of our family in an adopted sort of way.

She is my right arm at times. A lot of times actually. Over the years she taken on responsibilities that go beyond what should be expected of her... Obviously she is not your typical college girl. She can man-handle a trach. Run pumps and machines. Work a mickey button. Put in hearing aids and prosthetics eyes. Handle seizures. Once upon a time she even put down ng-tubes. All the while wrestling two little boys. Alone.

No fear. No hesitation. She has always jumped right in....

There is a trust there.........

Now she is nearing the end of her college life and soon will be a nurse in the real world. She already has years on the rest of her class. More experience than imaginable. You want her in your room if ever you are in the hospital.

Did I ever tell you that Christa is the one who taught Ivey to play peek-a-boo? I came home one day and she said "Watch what Ivey can do." She believes in Ivey.

The boys love her. Ivey loves her. We love her. Our friends love her. She is one incredible person.

Christa is one of those little blessings that God gave us. Blessing in disguise.

And she always has another place to call Home - no matter where she is.