Sleeping Peacefully

(Original appeared April 18, 2016)

Tonight when I visited Jacob, he was finishing his afternoon snack and sleeping so soundly. Finally, after another busy day of testing, heel picks for blood, heart ultrasound, bath, oxygen adjustments, and bed changing, I think the little guy was just plain tuckered out. I watched him sleep for what must have been 5 minutes. Staring as all parents do at their little ones when they are sacked out, wondering what their dreams could be. No dings. No buzzes. No alarms. For once, just quiet. I left comforted, feeling that all will be well no matter what. Tomorrow will bring a new day. And I think Deb are finally ready to say… Bring it on.