Well, Ben turned 27 since my last post (June 25) - happy birthday dada! He is well on his way to 30, and not too happy about it. :) He started a pretty rough work month before his birthday, so we celebrated a little early and just stopped celebrating last weekend! The week before his birthday we had "birthday week" - a great concept stolen from our friends Nathan and Taylor, where you do something special (gift, etc) each day of the week of your birthday. I made him his favorite foods and desserts each night that week, and we went to the Farmers Market at Pepper Place on Saturday. For those of you in Birmingham that haven't been there - you must go! Or, if you come visit us - we'll take you! They have great fresh fruits and veggies, music, food, and other vendors. Campbell even got some home-made ice cream! We also went to Auburn the weekend after his birthday to see Ben's sister Lauren and her family, and we celebrated there too! (pictures from the Auburn trip to come soon...)
He is doing well on the medication they have given him for the HIV stick other than some stomach problems... but not too bad. He will have more blood drawn in 3-4 weeks and we might know something then, but nothing definite for several weeks after that. We are just trusting in our Maker and praying for His hand of protection to be over us during the waiting period. Keep praying!
Campbell is walking SO well - we are really proud of her. We thought it may never happen! She is going through this independant period right not - wanting to do EVERYTHING herself, most of which she can't. So it has been interesting... but really fun to watch her grow. I wish she would slow down! Here are some pictures from the the Farmers Market - we wore Campbell out!
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Precious! Can't wait to see her walking. Is she saying "please" in some of the ice cream pictures? I can just see my boys signing like crazy when they get something so yummy! Love you guys
you called it ginny - you know her well! she was saying please like crazy - the ice cream was a big hit! miss y'all...
She is loving the ice cream. Maybe Jayden can take her on many ice cream dates when they are in their twenties! Glad to hear Ben is doing well. I have been checking your blog every other day for updates. Love and miss you guys...
Cute, cute, cute! Sorry we missed Ben's birthday - I'm bad about that. Can't wait to see Campbell walking.
Glad to hear an update Comptons! Happy Belated Birthday Ben! Put us in the mush ot for not calling you on your actual birthday. We really do want to come and visit you guys. I'll callyou soon Katie and we'll try to work it out. Love you guys!
-annie
you updated FINALLY!! :)
love the pictures! happy birthday ben! so glad to see the smiles--i know it's been a tough few weeks.
i cannot wait to see campbell walking, i am SO proud of her!
we think of ya'll ALL the time bc dylie is constantly saying "dog-dog!" she has also recently started saying "bye" just like campbell--with that strong southern accent. i love it!
love and miss you guys. continuing to pray for your peace and protection!
xoxo
Is it just me, or is this first time I've seen Bomp wear a hat forwards? Its a good look. On second though, Ben Compton doesn't know how to not look good. Happy mutual birthday again, my friend. -Z
Campbell is sooo cute! We are glad you guys are doing well. We hope we get to see you guys soon.
hey katie. Hope ya'll are doing well. it looks like ya'll have been having some fun this summer! just had a random question for you-do you go to an endocrinologist in bham? if you do, who is it? i am going this week for the first time to dr. vargas at brookwood. i have heard mixed things about him..just wondering if you had any input...thanks!
Carrie Allen
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