Things I missed out on during my stay in hospital and recovery

Last year, I was admitted to hospital three times. Each time I seemed to miss out on something.  The first time was half term with the kids, the second time was our wedding anniversary and the latest stint was Mia's birthday and all the Christmas concerts and preparations and traditions.  Jason has been so good at keeping me up to date with everything and he religiously videoed and photographed the kids so I wouldn't feel as left out.

Lying in ITU, I kept praying I would be well enough to be discharged to see their school plays. Jason and I have been to every single performance, race, play and event that the children have ever been involved in and I really didn't want to miss out. Heavenly Father as usual, heard my pleas. As the tubes that had supported my life began to be removed, the nurses tried to move me on to a High Deoendency ward (as is standard procedure after a stay in ITU). Unfortunately, there were no beds to be had, even on a general ward for an 80 mile radius. The doctors needed my bed for an ill patient in ITU so they decided to discharge me to home on the understanding I was on complete bed rest. Jason picked me up and I came home just in time to see Eden perform in his play. His little face when he saw me in the audience was priceless. Unbeknownst to us, he had been given the main part which he performed like a natural. I was so proud.

Unfortunately, the next day, I became very poorly, so missed out on seeing the girls. Jason made sure he went to their performance and videoed it for me.

Although I found this period of time extremely difficult from an emotional point of view, I have realised that I need to concentrate on the fact that I am so blessed to be here now, and that hopefully I will enjoy watching many more events that my children will take part in. Whilst I may be limited in what I can do, being here for my kids is the best that I can do for them right now.