Mom's feeling better...

Mom's feeling better, and that's good. Today is also her birthday. I hope she likes the gift bag I left for her.

I got her a jogging suit (she asked for one), and two knit caps for days when she doesn't want to wear her wig. (also asked for) One is just a plan, tan, wooly/knit cap,and the other is a Cleveland Browns one. That one will go down to the hospital with her. She's crazy. She's completely serious about wearing mostly Browns gear while she is forced to live in Pittsburgh. That's my mom.

Today my Uncle Steve is having a heart cath. I know that his family is very anxious and scared. I pray that God gives them all the strength to make it through the day, and to handle whatever news the cardiologist gives them. Uncle Steve is a tough guy, and he WILL be ok. I completely empathize with the fear his family is going through though. My cousin said she didn't want to hear anymore about how it's a routine procedure, because as routine as it may be, it's still his HEART.

She's right.

When you are going through a medical emergency as the patient, or as the loved one of a patient, the last thing you want to hear is "oh that's routine, don't worry'.
Not worrying is not a possiblity. Anytime the word "procedure" is mentioned, I get a cold chill, whether it's related to me, or someone I love. Shit is scary. Let us be afraid. Just be there to listen, or give hugs, or cook a meal...or to let us cry.

In the end, everything is up to God, and it's all in His hands.....and just because we might be afraid of what lies ahead, doesn't mean we don't have faith. It means we're human and we don't want the ones we love to suffer.

My cousin also said "can't we just put our parents in a bubble?".

I wish we could.

Happy Birthday Mom.
Good luck Uncle Steve.