My nephew is in hospital today. I was fully aware this procedure was on, it has been scheduled for many months, the poor little fella is having the tendons in his left leg lengthened, which means 6 weeks of plaster, several weeks off school and extra stress for my mother and sister. I feel like they are relying on me being the one that holds it together but I’m on the verge of breaking…
14 years ago
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Hey Nat, when it rains it pours really! Hey, dont forget to take some time out for you, had a massage recently? You can't be strong for everyone else without being strong for yourself. Take a moment, do something decadent and then see how you go.
Massage, full body scrub, works for me!
You can't be everything for all people toots. Offer to babysit a few times and send your sister off for a massage. Guilt alleviated.
Oh shit a brick. I've just read that post about your mother. I'm so sorry for my flippant comment above, I had no idea. Please forgive me Natalie, I don't know how you're coping. x
oh hon, I don't know what I can offer in terms of words here. Give what you can but don't forget to give yourself a little bit too. It's okay not to be the strong one all the time - there's always a perception that the strong people handle things better just because they aren't a blubbering mess all the time. But that percpetion isn't always true. *hugs*
I'm certain there are LOTS of folks out here silently willing you to have the strength, Nat. Like me.
Imagine everyone who has ever read the blog thinking supportive thoughts. We're all with you.
Wombat
Hang in there Nat...they only usually come in threes and you have definately had enough...take a holiday and drink Yellow by the beach ((hugs))
he's having his tendons lengthened? what a strange procedure...
he'll be fast after this, right?
Rom – I think it’s hailing! I really want, actually need a massage, I haven’t had one in too long. (background as you’re new here, I had an operation in March, since then I haven’t wanted anyone touching me, I’ve almost wrapped myself in cotton wool)
Audrey – I’ll get a massage then offer to babysit while my sister gets one and send my mum on a holiday – mum needs it more than me.
M – Thanks. I tell myself over and over again ‘Never cry in front of anyone, it’s a sign of weakness’ no matter how much I feel like breaking I’ll never let anyone see it. It’s all smoke and mirrors.
Wombat – Thank you! It makes me all warm and fuzzy inside.
Scorpy – I wish I could take a holiday, I’m waiting until Saturday morning to have a coffee in a nice café under a gas heater and my book, escape in the fantasy of fictional characters
Cibby – my nephew has cerebral palsy, minor case of (he goes to a regular school) he has always worn a splint/leg brace, this procedure will rid him of the split forever (hopefully) Fast? I just hope he will be able to keep up…
are you kidding? Did you see Forrest Gump after he took the braces off? Zoom!
I hope he'll be super-fast!
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