We are back in the hospital . Lily was really tired yesterday and complaining of headaches. She woke me around 1 am with a tummy ache and more headache. She had a temp of 100.3 so i gave her some meds and kept an eye on her. She also started developing a rash on her chest. It looks allergic or viral, but maybe I'm hopeful because those are easier fixes. She finally fell asleep and has been in and out since then. She had a hearing test this am so I decided to take her into clinic After to have the rash checked out. I watched her nod off twice during the test and couldn't help but tear up. I hate to see my monkey like this. Its actually worse than being disowned. We head over to the onc clinic and Her temp was 101.7, which is another free 2 day pass to the Peds ward. And here we are. On the positive side, for 27th alum... I saw Kate and Brad Smith on their way to LND and they could not stop to chat as she was very much in labor! That at least cheered me up a little!
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16 years ago
My Jen Jen, I love you. As I said, my friends at work are helping to cover for me to get me there with you. Sigh----won't be soon enough. Maybe the week before Christmas. I'll try to be there to help as I believe I should be. You are everything to me. I will be there as soon as I can. I love Lily and all of you . Give her kisses and hugs okay? Love , Mom(Grandma)
ReplyDeletePoor Lily! I can't even imagine how draining all this must be for you guys. I pray that God is wrapping His arms around Lily to comfort her and give her strength. You WILL all make it through this! One day at a time, right? How are your other 3 monkeys doing? Love to you all,
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I'm so sorry you guys are back to the hospital already after such a short time at home. Our love an prayers are with you.
ReplyDeleteMy dad (Uncle Joe) and I have always brushed off "signs" to be simply coincidences. This summer I was running our John Deere tractor, the Goodyear blimp floated by, and a Beach Boys tune came on over my IPod (for those of you that don't know the Connolly family history - this would be a Cousin Eric angel trifecta). I quickly fast forwarded the song and kept my head down - there was plowing to be done. Yesterday I was driving down Highway 1 in California and started to cry. At first because I finally realized I was overwhelmed by my job change and relocation from OH to CA. The tears continued after I thought of you across the pond - and how selfish I am to breakdown over something so silly. I simply told myself, "Jenny is my younger cousin and if she can keep the balls in the air, I can keep the balls in the air, but how the heck is she doing it!?!?!?!
ReplyDeleteI pulled over to take a moment and turn up the radio and the "One Sweet Day" Boyz 2 Men/Mariah Carey duo came on. We all surf by this one, but I hesitated and suddenly found myself in the hospice with my mom (Aunt Joan). She would watch MTV instead of silly soap operas and when this video came on she squeezed my hand and said, "what a nice song...." (this coming from a women who frequently tortured me with ABBA and the Xanadu soundtrack at a very young age.)
I listened without switching channels, wiped away the tears, and proudly sang along, “And I know you’re shining down on me from heaven….” Sign or coincidence – I’m still not sure, I but I can’t ignore the army up there…. they are all watching over Lily.
xoxo Ami
I am sending as many virtual hugs to you as I can!!!!!!!
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I hope Lily and you are able to leave the hospital and have some routine again back at home before her next chemo round has to start again. You must feel like you are in a black hole of sorts, but there will be light at the end of the tunnel. One day at a time must be your mantra right now. Does Lily have enough strength to do any activity books while she is at the hospital? Jack loves the I Spy books right now or anything that he has to search and find clues for things hidden in pictures. I can send something like that Lily's way, but didn't know if she would have the energy for that right now. I am thinking of you all ALL of the time and hate being so far away. Thanks for the updates -- I check for them every day. I hope you are getting some rest if at all possible, but I know that must be so hard when every moment you are focused on Lily and the discomfort she is in right now. I sent a big hug to you!!!
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