A little temporary serenity, please.
So many people have been so kind to provide meals, groceries, rides for my kids, gift cards for food, a haircut and eyebrow wax (because eyebrows are important, even during stress. Haha-and shout out to Reshonder for my beautiful eyebrows), prayers, visits, and so many encouraging texts and words. Let me just tell you, I am AMAZED at the outpouring of love and support that have been sprinkled on our family. Jesus has been shown to us by the friends that have helped to carry our load. Many have also asked me if anything can be done for us in which I have scratched my brain for this question because honestly, I have just been too stressed out and trying to survive that I have not been able to think about what I really need but prayers and a healthy Joey. Read below because I have finally figured out what I would love to to do, and wouldn't mind some help in providing this.
The children's hospital is a crazy place. The other day I was visiting a friend a few rooms down, and I literally saw her crying over her son. She had received some news that he would have to get more tubes placed into his body to help his lungs expand. Needless to say, it was discouraging news to her. I have felt her pain with experiencing joyful progression for my baby, but then have news given to me that takes us a couple of steps back. Since death and the potential of death always hovers around our sweet babies, my mind can't help but wonder when and if our moment of heart ache will arise for us. Whenever, I'm given bad news, I always go to that dark place that questions if this is the end of the road for my sweet baby? I know so many moms at the children's hospital struggle with this too. I have seen a lot of emotional highs and lows that will forever burn a hole in my mind and heart. There is just a lot of anxiety in this place. I just want to scoop these mommas up and take their frantic minds to a place of serenity for just a moment so they can get a break from all the worry that hovers over their beloved babies. I would love to give these moms a relaxing massage and facial at one of the spas nearby to the hospital. Nearby is key, because many of these mommas rarely leave the hospital to take care of themselves, and even stay bedside throughout the day and night with their little ones. I know for myself, even walking downstairs to get lunch takes away from my precious time with my baby so I completely understand not wanting to go far from the hospital. I have 5 moms in mind that have been here for months with their sweet babies that I'd like to provide some reprieve with a spa day. If you would like to donate to their cause (no donation is too small) this would help me provide these mommas the temporary serenity from the constant worry that hovers over them. Please email me a note of encouragement from you personally that I will print and add to their gift cards. I want them to know that local people are praying for their sweet babies, and that these mommas are loved and thought about while they go through this difficult time.
Sweet Joey-crying and moving around so much that his mask keeps falling off his face!
The children's hospital is a crazy place. The other day I was visiting a friend a few rooms down, and I literally saw her crying over her son. She had received some news that he would have to get more tubes placed into his body to help his lungs expand. Needless to say, it was discouraging news to her. I have felt her pain with experiencing joyful progression for my baby, but then have news given to me that takes us a couple of steps back. Since death and the potential of death always hovers around our sweet babies, my mind can't help but wonder when and if our moment of heart ache will arise for us. Whenever, I'm given bad news, I always go to that dark place that questions if this is the end of the road for my sweet baby? I know so many moms at the children's hospital struggle with this too. I have seen a lot of emotional highs and lows that will forever burn a hole in my mind and heart. There is just a lot of anxiety in this place. I just want to scoop these mommas up and take their frantic minds to a place of serenity for just a moment so they can get a break from all the worry that hovers over their beloved babies. I would love to give these moms a relaxing massage and facial at one of the spas nearby to the hospital. Nearby is key, because many of these mommas rarely leave the hospital to take care of themselves, and even stay bedside throughout the day and night with their little ones. I know for myself, even walking downstairs to get lunch takes away from my precious time with my baby so I completely understand not wanting to go far from the hospital. I have 5 moms in mind that have been here for months with their sweet babies that I'd like to provide some reprieve with a spa day. If you would like to donate to their cause (no donation is too small) this would help me provide these mommas the temporary serenity from the constant worry that hovers over them. Please email me a note of encouragement from you personally that I will print and add to their gift cards. I want them to know that local people are praying for their sweet babies, and that these mommas are loved and thought about while they go through this difficult time.
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