Formerly "Neil Stone Updates"

Sunday, April 12, 2009

Happy Easter

It was a nice quiet Easter at Kessler. Eric was visiting cousins in Arizona for spring break so Scott, Neil, and I spent the day together. After a morning visit from Glen, Neil had a little Easter egg hunt around his room (not unlike one of his OT activities). He got a few hats in his Easter basket (anticipating several weeks of baldness with a really wicked scar after his bone flap replacement surgery). Then we all enjoyed a lovely dinner prepared by yours truly the day before in anticipation of this day. Thanks to a dear friend, we watched an inspiring video about the Savior's life with some beautiful photography. After Scott left for the airport to pick Eric up, Neil and I napped, did a little cognitive practice, then read some scriptures together. Scott brought Eric back to the hospital directly from the airport so we could have a little reunion and a family prayer. We have so much to be thankful for. It was a different kind of Easter for us, but somehow, it felt very appropriate.

4 comments:

Molly said...

Sounds like a perfect Easter. We had so much fun with Eric here, the kids were sad to see him go. He's always fun to stay up late playing games with! I'm gflad he got to see Neil when he got home.

Polly said...

Happy Easter. It sounds like a very nice one, and with all the right touches. I can't believe you took in a special dinner. How great! You are truly someone to be admired. Sounds like Eric had a warmer Easter vacation, on this side of the country. I know some of the eastern states are still having rain. We wish we would get some. Have a great productive week ahead.

Meredith said...

Did you watch the Reflections of Christ DVD? It is amazing - how perfect. Sounds like a fun Easter egg hunt as well - can't wait to see the cool hats! :) And also, thanks for letting us enjoy Eric. We had the best time with him - send him again, any time!

HMStammler said...

Happy day after Easter! How exciting that Neil is going to get to go home!!! Hooray! Thanks for sharing some pictures! That is a beautiful picture Neil's friend painted. What a talented young lady and it's great that Neil has such a dear friend. As always Neil, keep up the good work and we continue to pray for you everyday! Looking forward to reading more about your amazing progress!! Keep up the good work!! :)