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Update

Austin's appointment went fine. They ran some tests, adjusted things a bit and told me they feel confident the pacemaker is working and that he will be fine. Relief!

Got him off at the airport. I think he was a bit nervous. When we went in and I had him check in on his own while I watched, he turned to me and said, "I can't believe you are letting me go 1/2 way around the world by myself." He had never expressed that so I am betting the reality of it got to him a bit. He was super excited though. I watched him all the way through security. Mainly to see if he remembered to put his passport thing back around his neck and to see if he didn't walk through the security check, but told them about his pacemaker/defibrillator. He did it. Good thing I went because when they asked for his boarding pass he freaked. He couldn't remember where we put it. That was funny because we specifically selected a pocket in his backpack that he would easily remember. I wouldn't tell him, just said, "Think about it Austin." He remembered shortly after. I am chalking it up to nerves.

Haven't heard from him since his flight left at 11ish. He had a 6 hour lay over in Atlanta. He gets to Israel tomorrow evening around dinner. Long Travel!!!

Maylin had a fever all night. It was 104 a minute ago when I checked her. She also threw up right after we got home from the airport this morning. Great.

Comments

Circe said…
I am so glad you let him go. My mom took me to Paris for a semester when I was 14. (My dad stayed home with the little brothers) I spent every day by myself taking the metro to my French tutor's apartment, visiting museums and eating pastries while my mom was in class, and I lived alone in the maid's quarters of a South African family. It opened my eyes and changed my life in such a good way. Austin is so lucky! I just hope you survive!
May 13, 2010 at 10:26 PM
Rebecca said…
Sounds like Austin is going to have an experience of a life time, you are such a great mom, making him think for himself, allowing him to have experiences that will help him to grow.
I hope Maylin is feeling better she didn't look like she felt well last night.
May 14, 2010 at 8:51 AM
Lisa~~ said…
Good to hear that all was okay with Austin and that he got off as well. Hope that he has a wonderful trip and stays healthy too.

Sending good wishes for Maylin that she's better soon.
May 14, 2010 at 10:58 AM
The Brown Family said…
Thanks for the update. I have been waiting to hear. I'm so glad I have you to be the pioneer with all these big moments in motherhood ;)

And I'm sorry you have a little sickie, too. I hope she's feeling better soon. Maybe if the weather would just warm up!

Kim
May 14, 2010 at 1:06 PM
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