Well our day started out waiting for our friends to arrive from Vernon, Scott and Elaine left at 6am to head to PG and the girls and I just hung out relaxing. At about 10 as I was coming down the stairs I heard the high pitch scream that no parent wants to hear from their child. As I sprited to the play room I saw Samantha sprawled out on the cement tile floor holding her head head screaming. Upon first look it appeared that Sam had simply slipped and had a small bonk as there was no evidence of a serious head injury. After about 45 min it was evident that Samantha was not herself, so off to the ER we went. It turns out that Samantha does have a significant concussion. The nurses and doctor monitored her for approx. 4.5 hours determining that is was okay for us to return to RMH on the agreement that I bring her back for a CAT scan if she continues to vomit, act differently, breath funny, and all the other things that come along with being concussed. Sam was happy to escape the confinement of her little room and head back to the house.

During the time Sam and I we at the Hospital Brenn hung out with her friend Bethanee while Theresa got to know the house a bit. From the pictures I was shown Brenn and Beth had a great time playing and enjoying each others company, it's been a long 4 months for them as they are use to seeing each other a few times a week. I am really happy that Brenn was able to have the comfort of her best buddy around for the day. At about 5 Brenn started to fade and said goodbye for the evening to her friend, we will see them again tomorrow for a day of fun.

We had a fantastic BBQ dinner put on by a Volunteer who was able to secure a significant donation of backyard landscaping and terrific furniture for the house this summer. Kelly's goal for the BBQ was to thank those who donated their time, energy and funds to provided Ronald McDonald House with a fantastic summer atmosphere while providing a safe environment for the children. She is truly a gift to the house as her love for the house and individuals in it has no boundaries. Okay my heart is full now, time for a relaxing bath and into bed........

PS. Scott and Elaine made it safely to Prince George, I am hoping that Scott has an opportunity to relax and gets some much needed rest over the next few days.