Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Just about 24 hours ago my boy was riding in a wheelchair out of the hospital....
Today......breakfast with the family. He got up and said, "Whatever you guys are having for breakfast, I want some." It was so super funny because Dillon can be quite precise in what he likes for breakfast....not picky, just clear in what taste he is in the mood for. At this point his mind and body just cannot think for themselves about food, so he was willing to just take whatever was being served, which was eggs and banana bread and blackberries. He sat at the table, ate, smiled, talked, laughed, enjoyed.....
It blows my mind right now, having him behave so normally. I catch myself hovering, asking for the zillionth time if he is okay...he rolls his eyes and gives the old, "Yes mom. I am fine. STOP asking" with a shake of his head.
This will blow your minds....We went to the movies this morning at 11:40!!!!!! With disinfecting wipes, mask, and blanket to cover the seat....off we went. Dillon was super excited because we had seen the advertisement for the movie Hotel Transylvania for weeks while we were in the hospital. Apparently this is the last week of this movie in theaters before it goes to DVD, so we were really happy to get to see it on the big screen. They popped fresh popcorn for Dillon (he cannot eat things that have been sitting around for any period of time because bacteria can grow). There were 4 other people in the theater!!! Dillon had quite a bit of popcorn and half a box of Milk Duds. His stomach was fine by the end of it but his body was getting tired. It took his last bit of strength to get back to the car and then up to the apartment. The boys are both currently snoozing (I have been informed by my ever so wise kiddos that nap is for little kids but snooze is still an acceptable term for big kids). Nana went to the fabric store to check out the fabric selection in the big city, and me...I am writing this blog and then I will lie on the couch and read. Oh yeah...I took a really nice walk this morning in the cool autumn air....It was fantastic!!!!!
Miel just raises her hands and smiles beacause she can't say anything about that, I am pretty much the same. Amazed. I hope it was a good movie, we saw wreck it ralph yesterday and it was really good, so if you need to go to a movie this is a fun one. You older video game folks will like it too, that's all I'm saying. Good job Dillon, I am so impressed with your strength and resolve. Uncle Todd
ReplyDeleteLight hearted and returniing to health...tiz a very good day indeed...Marilyn
ReplyDeleteWOW - way to go! It's amazing how the normal things of life can become so precious - huge hugs and love from Frances, Jean-Luc & Ethan xxx
ReplyDeleteWoke up this Thanksgiving Day to this wonderful post. How much we have to be thankful for. As always, our hearts are sending love, hope and white light. Anne and Bill (Molly D's parents)
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