Ryan was discharged from the hospital yesterday afternoon sometime around three o’clock. [Note: You can read my post about his hospitalization by clicking this link: Ryan in ICU. What If I Ever Miss Something?]. We ran into an issue as we’re walking to the elevator. It involved our insurance/Medicaid related to IV infusions he’ll begin […]
For a Few Hours…It (Almost) Felt Normal
The past six days, and today also, were perfect weather-wise. Temperatures in the low- to mid-eighties… gentle breeze… blue skies exploding with brilliant sunlight. The wildlife — to the extent found in the suburbs — is extremely active. The birds sing as the sun rises and keep at it until the bullfrogs pick-up the harmony at […]
Do You Realize You’re Special?
I stood in the doorway between Ryan’s room and what is now his therapy area. It’s the middle of the night. The house, and every human and animal in it, is asleep. Well, except for me. There will be no sleep for me tonight. I’m pulling a “all-nighter”. It’s my second one this week. As a […]
8 Things Happening: January 2014
Every month is filled with a “to do” list that is insanely long. What I like to do, for you, is go through it and pick out the items that are notable and that you would find the most interesting. I like that you appreciate getting these updates and that these posts are incredibly popular. […]
The Yoke I Bare: Need & Guilt.
I didn’t want to be needy… to be reliant… have others know I could not provide. It is humiliating. I reached out timidly. You were already willing to be by my side. All I had to do was ask! You took my hand. Thank you for teaching a stubborn, proud bastard a lesson.