red trucks and other joys

I start to say "the past few weeks" and realize it is almost two months now.  Our medical insurance changed on March 1st and we have been working off and on to figure out what that means for Toby.  Initially, we were told that he would have to transfer all of his care from the medical team at the U of M in Ann Arbor to Bronson in Kalamazoo  (Yes, it's MSU.)    (He is still able to keep the same pediatrician and eye doctor in Hillsdale, for which we are thankful.)  His pulmonologist did not think it was a good idea to change horses midstream so after we thought all appeals were null, some better heads got together at the U of M.  And now we have approval from the new insurance company, at least temporarily, to continue with pulmonology at the U of M.  So it looks like we will have a foot in each camp for a while.  We will just have to remember to wear the correct color shirts on the correct days.  Yesterday, we met the new surgeon in Kalamazoo who is now in charge of the hole in his belly.  Next month, he is scheduled to visit the new developmental clinic.  The end of the story hasn't been written yet.  There are still some paperwork headaches.  But we are praising God for intervening and allowing Toby to continue with the doctor and nurses who have brought him so far and know him so well.

And today brought more smiles.  Dad had a local delivery and Toby got to meet the big red truck.  A thrill for any boy and Toby has not stopped talking about it yet. 

Buzzed

Easter Eggs

Toby enjoyed dyeing Easter eggs with his sisters today. Originally we had thought he would just enjoy watching, but he soon joined in the fun and figured out a few simple steps with excellent results.

First, egg wrestling. It's important to balance the egg correctly on the dipper.

Second, you leave the egg in the dye for at least three seconds.

Ta-da! It's a beautiful egg! What a surprise.

Repeat above steps as often as desired, or until there are no more eggs.

Don't worry too much about your egg while it is submerged.

It'll come out all right in the end.