Thoughts of a Supermom!!! Follow Melissa Bushor Jaakkola blog, with Super Wyatt! Yesterday was one of those days that if a band of gypsies had been drifting through town, I likely would have sold a child or two. The morning began with an unhappy 4 year-old who less than 5 minutes out of bed had a colossal meltdown. The screaming, door slamming throw a fit on the floor wake the baby brother up kind of tantrum. The morning continued in such a way I assumed the role of referee over Mom. (Note: I recently realized referee is in the “Mom” job description.) When nap time FINALLY arrived I was spent. I did reward myself by catching up with a dear friend, swapping stories and feeling a little less like a failure. It can be so therapeutic hearing friends tell me that their children challenge them in the same way mine do. They are amazing gifts from God, who I love with every breath I take, they challenge me to be stronger, smarter, braver, every single day. The afternoon was better. What a difference a nap can make, the little monsters woke up little sweethearts. An awesome family evening; games, movie and hockey game. I went to bed exhausted and fulfilled. And woke up to a child screaming. A bloody nose….an unending bloody nose. Super Daddy handled triage and nurse momma handled support. It is during the chaos and slightly scary moments that I am amazed that my 4-year-old is as brave and strong as he is, as though it is normal for a child his age to experience all that he does. I was unnerved by the blood pouring from his nose and listening to his cough. There are tears in my eyes as I replay the day. He is so little and so brave. Days like these make me angry and scare me . I know labs show no active leukemia cells and that platelet and blood counts all consistently look good so the nosebleeds and surly behavior are just side effects of treatment and the dry winter environment. But there is that soft little voice in the back of my head saying, “Nosebleeds are a symptom, what if these nosebleeds are the first sign of a relapse?” That nagging little voice I can’t seem to quiet. We have an amazing medical team, I know they are doing what is best for Wy and explore every concern. They, like us are committed to to winning the fight. This journey ends with Wyatt cancer free. Until then I will pray each day that he continues to be brave and strong, that I continue to be brave and strong with him. Until then I will be thankful for quiet days spent snuggling as a family and for the amazing little Super Heroes who reside in my home and heart. adventuresofasuperherosmomma.wordpress/2014/04/06/these-are-the-days-that-drain-and-inspire/
Posted on: Sun, 06 Apr 2014 03:31:32 +0000
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