SO it has been a while since I have posted anything mostly because I was waiting for this moment to post a happy ending to our long roller coaster of a story. So first of all Abby's health has been good she has been just getting stronger every day and is back to work and working full time again. She is back to her normal self she is goofy and fun and cares about everyone. She had a few issues with her Potassium levels being kind of high but they are getting that figured out and it isn't anything serious now. She has no drains and no PICC lines she is device free. She looks absolutely beautiful and her hair is back and she looks so cute with her short sassy hair cut.
So in past posts I mentioned her prince charming who was by her side this whole time. Jake has been our prince and Abby's prince. He came home from his Mission 2 weeks after her transplant and has been by her side ever since he visitied at the hospital every chance he got. And he kept her spirits up even when things got tough. He sat with her the whole night when our brother got married and we all had to be at the wedding and he kept her company on that hard night. He was there for all of the ups and downs and stayed strong for her. When she was at her worst in the SICU and was barely responsive the only name she would respond to was his name. And the day he came home from his mission he came to the hospital and she responded to him when he walked in. It was the most alert she was since the surgery, so we knew she was waiting for him. She held on for him and because of him she is alive today. We feel so lucky that she has Jake they make a perfect couple.
So for the best news of all they are ENGAGED!!! Jake had such a cute plan and made us all a part of it which made it so special for the all of us. He had collected pictures of Abby from baby pics to recent ones. Then he made video and in the video he was playing the guitar and singing their song. A Keith Urban song Always on My Mind. But before he showed his video he had his little sister blind fold her at the door while we all hid inside his house. He then had me take her by the hand and tell her my favorite memory of her as we walked around and I held her hand. Then I passed her on to Courtney, then Caleb then Jake's parents then our Mom then my dad finished and sat her infront of the TV and started the video. Then when the video was over Jake got down on his knee and asked her to marry him. The ring is beautiful and they are both so happy to be engaged. And we couldn't be happier. We have had a hell of a ride the past 11 months and it has felt like a make believe story with the ups and downs and crazy things happening. We fought our dragons and had our knights and our prince and now we have our fairy tale ending. Happily ever after is all they deserve from here on out. We love Abby and Jake so much and wish them nothing but the best! Here is to happy endings and thanks to all who have had a hand in the happy ending!
