Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2015 5:13:20 GMT
*I Nannied for this amazing, wonderful family. Their 13 month old son was to be cared for by me. The family consisted of his mother (a nurse) and her parents (a retired nurse, and the dad who was in JAG, amongst other incredible professions!). The parents both had health issues. The dad was going thru many strokes and medical problems. When he was home, I felt obliged to watch both the baby and the grandad (who was my husband's age!). I worry........ On top of that, the mom had another son who was an extreme blessing. He was born at 22 weeks and wasn't supposed to make it, but he did! He's gone through so many surgeries and so many issues for a little baby and then a little boy.
He's in a wheelchair but he's trying his hardest to take steps and get strong. When he's on the floor playing with his brother, he's always hitting his head against anything (doorframes, cabinets...). He doesn't want to wear a helmet all of the time. He is the happiest little boy I've EVER met. He is so kind and so intuitive. He makes you truly believe that each day is a blessing!!! He had to go thru immediate surgery about 2 months ago, and they called me and asked if I could help. I had just gotten out of my surgery, but I went to help with their younger son. The grandad was there and recently had a few more strokes. Things were worse. We kept tabs on the little son going thru the surgeries and he made it thru, successfully!!! He's a strong boy! I tried to keep his little brother active and distracted. It worked.
Then the little boy came home and had to be rushed back in because 1 tumor in his head IMMEDIATELY grew back and they had to do surgery. He did fine. Thank God. He's been recovering ever since. The mom took time off to be with him. Then she got an offer for a better nursing job in SC (where they originally came from). She said he'd have much better healthcare and a better life there. I was so happy for all of them, but would miss them greatly.
Then I got news that the night they all moved into their new house, the grandad passed away in his sleep. Maybe the move was too much for him. I was in shock, and so, so sad!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Here he was, this wonderful man, taking care of his grandsons and helping his daughter. He was the only male influence in the boys' lives. They ADORED their pop-pop. I can't imagine how much they're going through right now.
We've been in touch, but it's all so heartbreaking for me to think of what they're going through.
Then tonight I heard that 1 friend of mine thought he was having a heart attack (I think it's anxiety) and he's getting checked out, and then a good friend msgd me that her brother passed away this evening, at 44. I'm just in shock. So much sadness lately. These are all such GOOD people and they've gone out of their way to check on me with my surgery and progress. I send my prayers to them and feel such an empty, sad feeling knowing their loved ones are gone.
That's life, huh?
Sorry.......... long rant, just about life.
He's in a wheelchair but he's trying his hardest to take steps and get strong. When he's on the floor playing with his brother, he's always hitting his head against anything (doorframes, cabinets...). He doesn't want to wear a helmet all of the time. He is the happiest little boy I've EVER met. He is so kind and so intuitive. He makes you truly believe that each day is a blessing!!! He had to go thru immediate surgery about 2 months ago, and they called me and asked if I could help. I had just gotten out of my surgery, but I went to help with their younger son. The grandad was there and recently had a few more strokes. Things were worse. We kept tabs on the little son going thru the surgeries and he made it thru, successfully!!! He's a strong boy! I tried to keep his little brother active and distracted. It worked.
Then the little boy came home and had to be rushed back in because 1 tumor in his head IMMEDIATELY grew back and they had to do surgery. He did fine. Thank God. He's been recovering ever since. The mom took time off to be with him. Then she got an offer for a better nursing job in SC (where they originally came from). She said he'd have much better healthcare and a better life there. I was so happy for all of them, but would miss them greatly.
Then I got news that the night they all moved into their new house, the grandad passed away in his sleep. Maybe the move was too much for him. I was in shock, and so, so sad!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Here he was, this wonderful man, taking care of his grandsons and helping his daughter. He was the only male influence in the boys' lives. They ADORED their pop-pop. I can't imagine how much they're going through right now.
We've been in touch, but it's all so heartbreaking for me to think of what they're going through.
Then tonight I heard that 1 friend of mine thought he was having a heart attack (I think it's anxiety) and he's getting checked out, and then a good friend msgd me that her brother passed away this evening, at 44. I'm just in shock. So much sadness lately. These are all such GOOD people and they've gone out of their way to check on me with my surgery and progress. I send my prayers to them and feel such an empty, sad feeling knowing their loved ones are gone.
That's life, huh?
Sorry.......... long rant, just about life.
All I could do is pray and send them a card. Seems useless.
