Yet another update…
I am sorry to leave you all hanging after an MRI. Joel was a trooper once again. Dave took him out first thing in the morning to the feed and seed to get some chicken feed. Next they headed to Home Hardware to pick up a few things. When they got home Joel played a trick on me, he walked in with an egg in his hand, I thought our chickens had finally started laying until he placed the cold egg in my hand. Dave had taken Joel out of the house so the other children could eat as Joel had to fast.
We then headed off to the children’s hospital. Joel was super co-operative. He got in the gown, helped with the thermometer and blood pressure cuff etc. He is very compliant but we believe Joel has selective mutism and it is rare for him ever to speak to medical staff. You don’t have to be in scrubs to be considered medical staff: if you have a lanyard around your neck, you are hospital staff.
His MRI went off with out a hitch; he woke quickly, which is never a good thing for Joel, he was crying and wanting to leave. It is a thing to see a child coming out of anesthetic, he can be crying and trying to get up and then asleep again, and then awake and trying to move, to sleeping once again. We finally got Joel to drink some ginger ale and then slowly dressed him as he wanted to leave asap but they need to monitor him for at least 1/2 hour after waking up.
Joel insisted on walking out of the hospital albeit a wobbly walk as he still had drugs in his system and the kid has ataxia issues to begin with.
Our van is dying a slow painful (on the pocket book ) death… another story, so friends from church lent us their van. There was no way we were letting him eat in their immaculately clean van. However, since Joel had had nothing to eat and it was already 2 o’clock we stopped at McDonald’s, where he slowly consumed about half of a Happy Meal. We then had to make a quick stop for some lego as Joel has had some cash burning a hole in his pocket.
Finally we were able to head for home. The good news is, if there was something majorly wrong in the MRI we would not have been able to leave. So now we wait for results. I have a friend that refers to the waiting period as scanxiety. I don’t think I am quite that bad. Thankfully life is busy and there isn’t time to worry about the what if’s. We have ‘now’ and ‘now’ is awfully busy.
Once again I want to remind us all to treasure today, these moments you have right now. Don’t worry about next week or next month. Treasure now. Tell your loved ones you love them. Turn off the TV or the computer and read that bed time story. Jump in the puddles, build a tent out of couch cushions and blankets because now is a precious gift. Hug your babes because there are too many Moms and Dads whose arms are empty.
Remember September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month!
We got our sign put up and I have been meaning to post pics I did decide to go around the letters in black, it helped, I think!
Also I still have a few necklaces for sale, $10 if you’re local and $12 if I have to ship; the proceeds are going to help Candlelighter’s: they support families of children going through cancer treatment.
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13 Comments
Miriam
I am so sorry that any child would go through any of this. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Michelle
God Bless you all. I love your attitude. You're such an inspiration.
Savannah
Thanks for the update. I was wondering how your day went! Hopefully you hear back sooner than later this time. I'll be praying regarding your van…are you looking for a "new" one?
Stephanie
I love what you wrote about treasuring the moment – so true! I'm glad the day went well. I'll be praying for and thinking of you and your family. 🙂
Kirsten
Your strength truly is an inspiration, and I definitely will be keeping your family in my prayers… 🙂
Shiloh
I'm so glad to have you as part of our tribe. I hope you guys have some great results, and not too long to be nervous about it. I'm following you also:)
marlece
From what I can see….this darling of yours is 'acting' quite energetic and has no desire to be sick in a bed AT ALL!!! This is a good sign, (smile) he didn't want ONE thing to do with being SICK no bed, no wheel chair, I wanna go home! Love the fight in him!Oh, and I wish I had selective mutism with some people myself, this is one SMART boy! Thinking of you today my friend!
Sharon Ruggieri
Wow…how inspiring. You're son is lucky to have you as his mama and your children are adorable.
Sharon from VB members to remember
Nishana
Kudos to your attitude. I admire you!
May God bless the boy!
Lisa
Your son is an inspiration, and I'll be thinking of your family. Visiting from vB
Mommy2¢
Sweetheart! My heart bleeds for you, your son, and what you all are going through. My son has a genetic syndrome (we found out right after his birth) and when he was a baby and we spent many day's/nights at the Children's hospital in or area. I would find comfort in the strength and all around positive attitudes the children with cancer and their families had. You guys are in my prayers. Now I'm off to go lay down with my daughter who I just told I was too busy to lay with him tonight. Thanks you. 🙂
MsAngelStarr
Oh my. I don't even know what to say… I came over from Voiceboks and didn't really expect to be so immediately moved by a post. (not that other mamas didn't have great ones tonight… this is just a different caliber.)
If I can manage to scrape together $12 spare dollars you'll definitely by hearing from me for a necklace. Money is tight this week but I will see what I can do. My heart goes out for you dear, stay strong! I need to go cuddle my little now. Much love to you and yours.
Angela @ <a>First Comes Baby…
Rebecka
I'm so happy to hear the MRI went off without a hitch! I'm praying for positive results and sending my love to you and your family!