

Out of the mouths of babes, right? I guess that no longer works in the 21st century - “babes” has taken on a whole new meaning. Maybe it should be “Kids say the darndest things.” First of all, that was the title of a TV show, admittedly it was very funny, but I think the word darndest was actually made up just for the show. And while I’m a huge proponent of making up words, I just think this one is dumbalicious. I do believe I will just say - my kids are pretty smart.

The part that breaks my heart about these things they say is how used to it they’ve become to me being sick. An “episode” is no longer shocking to them. They know that when they get home that I will most likely be asleep. They know that other people will often be taking care of them. They know that I can’t eat certain things because I’m sick, and yet, every time I push my walker out of my bedroom, Finn says, “you all better now?” or “you not sick anymore?” And the thing that overwhelms me is the hope in her eyes. After my first dr. appt. in DC, Robyn asked to talk to me on the phone. She asked, “So, you are all better now?” She believed that one doctor’s visit would heal me completely. How do you explain to a 7 year old that you probably won’t feel better for almost a year. They believe every day that I’m gonna get better. There is never a doubt that I might not. They never, ever give up. There is just always hope. What a gift.
Hope guides me. It is what gets me through the day, and especially the night. - A Knight’s Tale
Dear Sweet Brooke,
ReplyDeleteYour mom just told us about your Lyme . . . I'm so sorry. My sister, Jane, and several others I know have been on IV antibiotics etc. for Lyme. It is so hard to diagnose. Rich and I will be praying for you and the family. I LOVE seeing the pictures of your girls - it really takes me back - ugh - I just turned 55 last week!! Now I'm a mother of 8 + 3 terrific "in-laws" and 3 beautiful grandsons (one I haven't met yet). I'm still married to my faithful, wonderful husband, and still walking with God. I would be great to be closer, so I'll just pray God sends a replacement for me. Much Love, Joyce