Hudson was unable to have his surgery on Thursday or Friday and we never received a call before the weekend, so we assumed that it wasn’t going to happen before the Wednesday they had tentatively scheduled us for after the second cancellation. So we made the most of the long weekend.
On Saturday, we were blessed once again with having a dinner prepared for us. All dinners are special but this was done by the FC Edmonton Soccer Team (or Futbol Club!). We had the coach and some players make the dinner and it was funny to see some of them stumble around a kitchen HA!!HA!! But not to worry, there was female help, phewwww!!!
I have to say though they were all very nice guys. Some even took the kids out to play soccer in the field in front of the house. Hayden had a total blast, he played hard and with the professionals. It was awesome and Hudson did try kicking the ball to them, but that’s all he would do. Hayley didn’t have much to do with playing with them and instead wanted to play keep-away from Daddy. She had fun off to the side.
Once the dinner was all ready and we were all fed. They handed the kids jerseys and the guys were very nice to spend time with the kids signing their shirts. Kids had a blast going up to each player asking them to sign their shirts. It was cute and I was so proud of them for working up the courage to do it. We were also given tickets for their game against Minnesota the following day (Sunday)!
On Sunday, we visited the Southgate Alliance Church that we had visited 3 years ago when Hudson had his 1st and 2nd surgery. We really felt welcomed by everyone and God puts amazing people in our path. We happened to be sitting right behind this super nice lady name Natasha and she quickly introduced herself to us and we told her how we weren’t from here, but we had come to this church 3yrs ago and gave her the rundown on why we were in Edmonton. Anyhow, after the service was done, the Senior pastor got up in front of congregation and welcomed us and prayed for Hudson and our family all because someone was friendly to us, welcoming and God wanted us to know we are not alone and he takes care of us wherever we go. It was very touching.
Once we left the service we came back to house to change and get ready to take the kids to see their very first live soccer game. I have to say that we had a lot of fun and the kids really seemed to enjoy it. Hayley keep cheering and looking for #5, the Captain. He had talked to her when they were at the house and he told her that he would keep an eye out for her HA! HA! She remembered that line ;-). Hudson just loved it and was very involved with the cheering. I think it thrilled him to be there. I can’t wait to get back home and hopefully I can get Hayden into soccer camp this year. They all want to be soccer players HA! HA!!
Monday we celebrated Canada day by going to the legislative building and there was more than enough activity for the kids, they were pooped at the end of the day.
Tuesday the kids had a field trip day with the school. They went to a water park. Boy did Hudson ever have fun, he has been scaed of water parks sooo much but NOT anymore, he loved it, I haven’t seem him have that kind of fun playing with water, super awesome to see him sooo happy.
One day before surgery has been scheduled for next. A little nervous about being out, but worth it seeing him have soo much fun.
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