The Great Escape

If you were raised in a family similar to mine, one in which you can quote Cary Grant, Jimmy Stewart, Katherine Hepburn, or Maureen O'Hara, you will understand why I have been thinking Steve McQueen like thoughts.

Michelle and I of having been making plans during our unending days. We have been stowing away the spoons, forks, and knives people have brought to us. We have done the math to figure out which way and the distance we would need to dig so that we were out of the search light's sweep. We discovered just the right tile to pull up in the shower, and had devised a way to dispose of the dirt. We were set to go when we realized one minor problem . . .

We are on the fourth floor. . .

Plans were revised. . .

We then we made friends with one of the guards who talked to the man in charge and it was agreed on by all, that due to Michelle's good behavior and astonishing power of cuteness, she could leave this room for a little expedition with our family.
So happy making our plans for escape.

Preparing to go out the door for our first endeavor outside this room (that is the first one Michelle was not medicated for because of a test). I honestly do not know who was the happiest in our little entourage. We were all so excited to break free.

Now Ryker has come to enjoy having wagon rides himself on his visits to see Michelle. So he took on the duty of Brother and took Michelle on her first hospital wagon ride.

This look of pure joy brought tears to my eyes. The most amazing thing was that her smile caused so many others who had worried and saddened faces to change and give a little smile back.

Of course, we had to stop and demonstrate the fine technique of drinking out of a fountain. This has become a favorite pitstop to Michelle's room.

Then Ryker had to show Michelle his very favorite spot to visit when he comes to see her. "Look Michelle, ginormous fish!"

"Why yes Ryker, these fish are absolutely collosal!"

And in the end Ryker jumped in the wagon with her. And life was good.

Unfortunately though, the ride came to an end and Ryker had to go home for his nap and Michelle had to come back to this room for food and medications and treatments. But for almost an hour we felt free and enjoyed getting to see more than just these same four walls.