Blink of an Eye: Our First Vacation

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Our First Vacation

Over this past Fourth of July weekend, the Jackson family went on their first official vacation. We have some friends who graciously offered us their cabin at Huntington Lake, just a little over an hour from Fresno.

While we have been out of town several times over the past five months, this was our first trip that was all about relaxation! The weekend was filled with hikes, naps, bbq, reading, swimming and reconnecting.

We had a surprise visit from Grams who has a cabin close by.

Sierra LOVES to swim in the lake. She spent so much time retrieving sticks that Daddy threw.

A tired dog is a happy dog!

3 comments:

Betty SmithJuly 7, 2009 at 4:48 PM
Thank God for good and generous friends! So glad you could reconnect. With Noah requiring so much time you need to have time for you two. Yes that is an offer to babysit so you and Kc can have a date night. Noah grew so much and progressed in his development in the three weeks we were gone.
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RachelJuly 7, 2009 at 10:38 PM
Yay for some much needed R&R! So glad you two finally got some time away. You two definitely deserve it. What a neat memory and a beautiful place to spend your first "official" family vacation. So glad you all had a great time.
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MelissaJuly 8, 2009 at 9:57 AM
Ahhh! So nice that you guys were able to go and drift away for awhile...snoozing, snacking, and swimming...what more can you ask for :) Looks like it was beautiful...Noah's getting so big!! Give your little man lovies from us.
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The Story

Our son, Noah Stone Jackson, was born with a very rare genetic disorder called Fraser syndrome. Among his many challenges are one “hidden eye”, a narrow trachea (which required him to have a tracheotomy), an imperforate anus (which required a colostomy), difficulty swallowing (which required a G-Tube for feedings), the fusing of his vocal chords (which means he may never speak), and club feet (which are being corrected with braces). Our family is on an amazing journey together. We are learning to walk along this path that God has planned for us, trusting in His infinite love and wisdom. We are taking each day (or each moment) as it comes and relying on each other, our friends and family, and our God for strength. We have a long road ahead of us filled with several more surgeries, lots of recovery, countless hours of therapy, and many trips to specialists around the state. Every day brings us challenges but they pale in comparison to the smiles and cuddles from our little man. Noah is our son, a true gift from God, and we cannot wait to see where this adventure leads.