Chris, Autumn, Brittany & Braxton Fagan September 5,2010

Monday, June 27, 2011

Vacation Pictures



hello again friends! We have been home a week now, after our vacation. Chris, Brittany, Braxton, Mama, Papaw, Mimi, Jacinda & I all had a great time. We enjoyed our time in Galveston. The kids loved the Rain Forest Cafe and Moody Gardens. They also spent alot of time in the resorts pool!
On the cruise we went to Montego Bay, Jamaica
The ocean was absolutely georgeous! We spent our day at Sunset Beach Resort.
I booked the excursion through island marketing.
We got to see 2 rainbows while there! Rainbows are such blessings
from God. They are just so beautiful!


Grand Cayman
In Grand Cayman Brittany, Braxton, Mama & I went to the sea turtle farm. The kids
even got to hold some hatchlings. We got to snorkel in the lagoon there and
we saw lots of fish & sea turtles.




In Cozumel, Mexico we went to the Nachi Cocom beach club.
We love this that place. It was a great day.
The kids spent the whole day in the ocean. We snorkeld
and seen some really neat fish, built sand castles and ate
some yummy Mexican food! Then back at the cruise terminal we
did some shopping.



The Sunday after we got back home was Chris' 38th Birthday.
Our church had a special birthday  benefit for Chris.
Alot of people came and ate BBQ & visited. We are so thankful
for our church family. I could not imagine going through what we
have with out their love & support!

Things have gotten alot harder in the last two months. Chris is using a wheelchair at all times now. He has to have assistance with most everything . Luckily he is a small guy and I am able to lift him to his feet to help him in & out of bed & his chair. Brittany is also a huge help. I don't know what I would do with out my girl. She has more responsibilities than any 11 year old should have to have.  We really need to have our bathroom modified. It is not handicap accessible and it makes bath time really difficult. The handicap bathroom we had on the cruise ship was wonderful.  Eating is also a challenge. Lots of foods cause him to cough and he is not able to eat them.
Things that we use to give no thought to are now challenges to us. Like going out to eat. That is 2 times getting in the car and 2 times getting out. It takes about 5 minutes each time. Brittany has to hold the chair & I have to help Chris in and out. Then ordering food, we have to be very selective. Drinks, cups have to be small & stay full or he can't drink. Going anywhere takes planning. Do they have accesible family bathrooms? Are there wheel chair ramps? We took the kids to see Cars 2 today. First time we have been to the movies since January. Chris starting coughing some and people got up and moved. I don't know how to handle things like that. Should we have left? And then people who will talk to me with Chris right beside me & talk about him. Talk to him! He is still the same Chris & his mind is fine!! The security guy in the Houston airport was the worst we have ever experienced. I told him twice there is nothing wrong with his mind! I had to work really hard not to get angry at that guy! Praise Jesus He kept my temper at bay! 

Our faith in Gods Word has not changed. We are praying every day for Chris' total healing. Our Lord has done it before and He will do it again! I know so many of you pray for us everyday, and we are so very thankful! Please keep those prayers going up! We love you all so very much! I read a great book the other day that I highly reccomend, Heaven is for Real. I read it all in one evening.  God bless you all!!
love, Autumn