Our Missed Christmas: Small Excerpt From Book Writing
by Small excerpt from a book writing of a personal experience. “Our Holiday plans were suddenly canceled, due to an emergency illness. What do you do when you have no plan in place? We worried, and waited, we thought it would be just a few days. It turned into a one month hospital stay. We relied on my doctors and mostly our prayers to see us through.”
I had been in the hospital for too long, I had seen and heard too much! When lucky enough to sleep my daily thoughts turned my dreams into nightmares, my psyche slowly eroding. I tried my best in the condition I was now in to will myself to get better, to be well enough to hear the words I so needed to hear, “Yes, you are well enough to go home.” I still was waiting, I would in all be in this hospital for just short of one month, it was nothing short of shocking.
I eventually was able to return home although wondered if I was strong enough to take care of myself and son alone. I had friends that were kind enough to bring things to us once home. I wasn’t sure I had made the best decision however I was convinced that my son could stay there no longer without me. I would have to take good care and pray to heal myself further alone and from my home. I at least now ended Chad’s nightmares and tried to orchestrate a once again smoothly running home.
It was a very long recovery road for me and far from easy but through the sheer grace of god and many prayers, I was finally out of that very frightening long hospital stay and back home. I now would work to repair what had unfortunately landed me in the hospital one month earlier. We still would celebrate the missed Holiday’s but this time it had a much deeper meaning for us.
We still pray for no reoccurrences, but life makes no promises and now I have a plan in place for my son, should anything threaten to leave him alone unexpectedly.
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Post CommentMike
On June 5, 2007 at 2:15 pm
I just came across your article and thought it was really great. It really makes you think and be grateful for our health. I hope to read more of your articles in the future. If you ever continue this piece it will be interesting.
Lucy Lockett
On June 5, 2007 at 8:45 pm
I enjoyed reading this article. This is a hard learn lesson and it is one of faith and trust too.
Thomas Bergen
On June 6, 2007 at 10:58 am
Wow this is really eye opening. Thanks for the insight. Can’t wait to read your next article.
Liane Schmidt.
On July 22, 2007 at 9:06 am
This is a beautiful story. I believe in miracles and angels with all my heart.
Best wishes.
-Liane Schmidt.
Jennifer
On August 7, 2007 at 6:03 pm
Thanks for a real honestly told article of your personal difficult
story. The angels must have been watching down, I BELIEVE in Angels!
Stay well,
Jennifer
C A Johnson
On September 28, 2007 at 6:20 pm
This story was really good. It was a touching story. I can’t believe that you went through that and made it through. You are a really strong person.
francie
On October 3, 2007 at 10:52 am
Thank you C A,
Sometimes I can’t believe it.
Many times I would like to forget,
however it’s up to me to stay well. I have to
remind myself frequently to do all the things I can
so I continue good health. It is an on going process.
C A Johnson
On October 10, 2007 at 6:43 pm
You’re welcome. I hope you are feeling well and doing all you can to stay well.
IcyCucky
On November 27, 2007 at 9:36 am
What a story, Francie…I am glad you are all right now. I fear of something like this since I also have a small child. Better have a plan in place…
francie
On November 27, 2007 at 11:08 am
Thank you Icy!
It was such a fright, imagine not even worrying about myself
in that condition. I worried nonstop about my youngest at home.
I had become very ill after taking care of and losing my parents in just a couple year time span. I am slight of frame and it really took it’s toll on me. I wasn’t eating as I was care giving around the clock. I had wonderful parents and no questions asked I felt it only right that I take care of them, after all they took good care of us growing up. It was just too much and I suffered the consequences. Thank you…and yes, have a plan in place (just in case).
Moses Ingram
On January 29, 2008 at 12:51 pm
A very touching story, you must have worried constantly about your young son. I hope your health is good today.
Francie
On February 8, 2008 at 12:48 am
Thank you so very much Moses for stopping, reading and leaving a very kind comment. Taking the time to leave a comment is not always easy but you have and for that I am grateful. Yes, my biggest worry was not for myself but for my young son at home having nightmares about what was happening to his mom.
*today I am good =)
Glynis
On May 19, 2008 at 10:10 am
What a brave woman you are and how worried you must have been about your son, I find it sad that money at high rates has to be offered at times such as this. I am glad you are well and I do encourage carers to care for themselves. Thanks for sharing your amazing story. Health and happiness to you and your son
Amsky
On March 10, 2009 at 4:01 am
Very worthy to read by anyone.I salute you for how you faced and handled the situation. Thanks for the sharing!
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