Sigh what a bummer of a few days.
Shocking celebrity deaths and some not so shocking. Friends dealing with sick children, too far away to be of any help. Just makes you think and in my case, brood.
I have two friends dealing with illnesses in their toddlers that could cause serious health issues later. I'm not going to share names and details as they are not my stories to share but I just am so frustrated and irritated and mad and heart broken on their behalf.
Seeing that temperature rise and knowing its starting all over again. Having to tell them "sorry but we have to go back to the hospital" "sorry but they have to stick you just one more time" Seeing them looking so sick and tiny in the hospital bed. To hear the stories of how freaking BRAVE they are. How they still laugh and smile, I just cry when they post updates and photos. I wish I had a magic wand so I could just make it go away for them, that I was closer so I could DO something, anything for them.
And selfishly, I thank God that my kids are healthy. That I don't have to deal with it. I look at thier beautiful little faces and think could I even do it? Or would I just hide under the covers and cry?
Ok what a maudlin post. Sorry just had to get it off my chest.
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:( ... sick kids ... that sure is a tough one. seems so unfair. and no, you are not being selfish for thanking God that your boys are healthy. that is every mother's hearts' desire. every parent's desire. I don't know of any parent that wouldn't trade places with their kids if they could.
J, childhood illness is so terrible. I hope your friends' children heal and are on the mend quickly. Don't beat yourself up about being far away; I'm sure you're there for them in more ways than you know.
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