A couple days ago when we reminded him that his birthday was coming up, he informed us that he "doesn't like birthdays in the hospital." I don't know why we were even remotely thinking we could sneak one by him and just celebrate his birthday here at TCH, acting as if that's normal.
He knows it's not normal...but now he might think it's pretty freaking cool.
At around 11am this morning, 10 or so medical staff poured into his room with a birthday cake, a big hand-drawn sign, a teddy bear and best of all—a huge present! This was a surprise not only to Shane, but to Ky and me as well.
Unbelievable.
They sang Happy Birthday to Shane and all wished him a great last day at here at TCH. The oversized giftwrapped mystery turned out to be a large remote-controlled animatronic dinosaur that's almost as big Shane. Now, this doesn't seem like a big deal except for the fact that is it the EXACT (and expensive) toy he's had his eye on since last October (we didn't get it for him for Christmas or fear that his brothers, especially Casey, would fight over it and break it. Now, after seeing the excitement in Shane's eyes, we don't care...)
Again...unbelievable. There's obviously no way they could have known Shane's desire for that exact dinosaur; and it would have been much easier to just give him the fuzzy little white teddy bear and call it a day. I can only imagine that some very generous individual dontated toys—or money to buy toys—for such a time as this; when kiddos have to unfortunately celebrate their birthday in the hospital.
Whoever you are, Thank You.
His eyes LIT up and his day was made. Done and done. The great thing is, it only gets better from here. We get to go home.
Right now we're just waiting on a couple small procudures and a few logistical things, but we should be back home later this afternoon.
Amen.
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ReplyDeleteWhat a great start to a day that will have an even better ending. Happy 4th birthday Shane (and Mom and Dad too.)
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liz, will, and anya
We can barely stand the excitement of having Shane back home! Come home, Shaney! We miss you so much and can't wait to see you climbing on the couch, jumping off the ottoman, and running around the middle of the house with Seraphim yelling "abietta!!!"
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YEEEEEEEAAAAAH SHANE!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a SOLDIER you've been buddy! You're definitely more strong than most grown ups we know (except of course for your parents, who are some of the MOST strong grownups!)!
Happiest 4th Birthday, and congratulations of getting to GO HOME!
We can't wait to see you again sweetheart!
And Chris & Ky- CONGRATULATIONS on getting to sleep in your OWN bed tonight.
We LOVE you guys,
Kel & Andy
I think the birthday present of going home is better than the actual present!! WOO HOO I am so excited you guys get to go home :)
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freedom
What an amazing day! It's awesome to see pictures of Shane looking like Shane again! Happy Birthday Shane!! Enjoy your night at home.
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Katie
Woohoooooooooo!!!!! Happy Birthday Shaney!!!! Congrats you guys!!!
ReplyDeleteHuge prayers and birthday wishes from New York! It is so great to read Shane is getting better. He has shown such amazing strength and spirit. Chris and Kylee I am touched by your family’s courage, fortitude and love for one another. Please give Shane lots of birthday hugs and kisses from all of his family who can't be there!
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Elise
Thanks for posting yet another entry that made me cry. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Shane!!
Happy Day Coleman's!
that is so awesome :) thanks for posting all of this, and tell Shane happy birthday!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for posting such wonderful news. I cried the whole time I read it. You are truly a blessed family and I don't even know you personally. As a mother of 3 boys myself, I can't imagine, nor would I want to, what you have had to go through. I am so proud of the strength you have displayed and the humor you tried to bring into it. I wish Shane a wonderful 4th birthday. He is so lucky to have you as parents. Congratulations on going home Shane!.
ReplyDeletePS - Kudos to Children's Hospital. The staff there are miracle makers. Shane was lucky to be in their care!
WOW! YAY GOD!! The strength you 2 have shown amazes me. Happy Birthday to your sweet little man! I know this is a birthday NONE of you will ever forget! I am sure you will all sleep better then ever tonight!!
ReplyDeleteHOORAY AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHANEY, I'LL BET I KNOW SOME HAPPY PEOPLE TONIGHT. WE ARE SO HAPPY FOR ALL OF YOU. THANK GOODNESS THIS IS OVER AND WE KNOW YOU WILL ALL FEEL BETTER AT HOME. HAPPY SLEEPING TONIGHT ESPICALLY MOM AND DAD! HUGS AND KISSES TO ALL OF YOU AND LOTS OF LOVE.
ReplyDeleteGreat news on two counts!
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