Back to reality.

After spending 3 weeks in the hospital. The time to get back to reality will soon be at hand. How can you go from lying on a hard, small, cramped bed with lights, beeps and interruptions going on all night. Not having to take out garbage's, doing cleaning, laundry (seldom), cooking meals for the family, trying to get homework done, outside work around a house. It will be a shock to my system to kick start all these normal activities back up. It will be a transition for me to get back to my life before the hospital and for Jacob. He will have a more difficult time since he has not been able to leave the hospital and really stayed in bed the whole time he has been there. Mentally he is up for the task let us hope physically he is also. If there are any suggestions on helping make this transition easier I would love to hear about them.

Being Positive

There are a lot of times you do not feel positive or happy. I noticed that even if I don't feel like it when I put a smile on my face and say hi to people I see. I transform into a happier person. It really does make me feel good. When you are with your sick child and are tired you can either bring the child down which will slow the healing process or you can bring both of you up by changing your attitude. Try it out so your child can see there is a positive in the world of sickness. Love, Peace and happiness to you all.

Decisions!!!

Decisions!!!
Having to leave to go to work or staying with your child at the hospital?
I know that it is a hard decision for me. I feel guilty for leaving him alone in the hospital. Of course I know that the nursing staff is there and they do such a great job looking out for him. BUT it is still hard for me.
I can't let it affect me the wrong way by feeling guilty. That serves no one positively. We have to do what we do. I make sure before I leave that I tell him that I love him. I let him know when I will return and that he can always get a hold of a nurse with the button. Once I walk outside in the cool, sunny day it refreshes me. I am able to relax, take a deep breath, let the sunlight warm my face. It really does make me feel good. It picks me up so that I can be there for him during the nighttime.
There is nothing wrong with taking time for  yourself. We all need that so we can better help them.

Please don't feel guilty. Re-energize yourself, get that sun, wind and air into your body. We need to stay healthy not only for them but for us also.

Be Happy... Be Positive...

Not alone in helping our kids

For my first blog I want everyone who reads this to know that we are not alone in helping our kids who have cancer or any other illness. 

"A woman is like a teabag - you can't tell how strong she is unless you put her in hot water." Nancy Reagan

What a true saying. We are in a lot of "hot water" and we will come out of it better and stronger than we were. During those long, lonely nights let us remember that our children, families and society needs us. Don't give up. Stand strong. Be United