Comments on: a simple twist of fa(ith)

By: bryan jones

bryan jones — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:12:54 +0000

It really is humbling to read all of your kind comments and shared feelings. We are very grateful for you all. Thank you so much.

By: Ed Nicholson

Ed Nicholson — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:53:15 +0000

Bryan
Came to your post late-catching up on the RSS feeds after traveling. Glad to hear things are on their way to being OK.
As a father of three, the youngest of which are 18, I’ll concur that there’s no greater roundhouse punch to the emotions than something happening to your kid (and things _invariably_ happen). We can all only live in the hope that those angels on duty to guard ‘em come back from the coffee break in time. Godspeed a fast recovery.

By: Shane

Shane — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:44:00 +0000

Hey Brian,

Your story reminded me of having to face down my own fears back in 2006 with our middle son, Zach, who is now 5, only by the grace of God…

http://www.shanepetty.com/2006/02/what-are-you-made-of-question-comes.html

Praying for a full healing bro.

Shane

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By: Amy B.

Amy B. — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:33:19 +0000

Thanks for your honesty in sharing this, Bryan.

I’m not the typical nervous parent. In fact, I fear sometimes that I’m a little too laid-back when it comes to worrying about my kids. But next week, my baby has to have surgery, and I’m finding myself beginning to stress. In fact, I’m doing my best not to think about it at all, because I’m afraid I may break down if I do. And as parents, we have to be strong for our kids, right?

Reading this has helped relieve a little tension today, though. It’s OK to be nervous, kids heal just fine, it’s fine for others to be in control, etc., etc.

Thanks for those reminders just when I needed them most.

By: cherylferg

cherylferg — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:56:46 +0000

I am amazed by your openness about your emotions.

You are dead on about the lack of control we actually have when it comes to the lives of our children. I pleaded many nights with God to just let my babies live through the night. That and I would shake them awake just to make sure they were okay. Needless to say there were many sleepless nights.
Our inner protector takes over when our children are in pain. On one occassion at the ER (I suspect it was the same ER you went to first) our son was running an extremely high fever we were told to calmly fill out paperwork. I didn’t want to fill out paperwork, I wanted, needed, someone to tell me why he had a fever of 105. At one point I felt like Shirley McClain in Terms of Endearment-I wanted to run up and down the halls screaming for them to help my son.
I am so glad ACH was able to provide wonderful, compassionate care for your daughter. I am praying for a speedy recovery. God Bless!

By: Russell R.

Russell R. — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:45:18 +0000

Bryan, I find therapy in writing. I see that in this post, as well. I had the same thoughts when we brought Anna Grace home as a baby. The thought of something like this happening to my princess makes me want to throw up. We’ll be praying for fizzylizzy. And her dad, too.

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By: Jenniferh

Jenniferh — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:30:34 +0000

thanks, bryan.

By: ginwied

ginwied — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:16:18 +0000

To this day, when I get hurt, the first thing I think is “I want my Mom!” There’s just something about the nearness of that comfort that can only come from a parent.

A while back, I was facing a strange/difficult situation, and I talked to my Mom about it a lot. She kept saying how she hated the fact that she couldn’t do anything to make it better, and how she hated to see me so worried and upset. But really, just hearing her voice and her words was enough for me.

I’m so glad that your precious girl got the treatment that she needed and is on the road to recovery.

By: beeps

beeps — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:15:22 +0000

love e- love you and sb… thank you for sharing what was a gut-wrenching, terrifying, absolutely helpless feeling day. having taken thing 1 to the ER several times- i’m always amazed at the level of care and compassion that ACH offers… ;your little angel will soon be high flying again…

By: alextcone

alextcone — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:15:51 +0000

I know it is only 7:13 a.m., but I already feel that this is the blog of the day.

Thank you for sharing the story and the account of your evolving emotions. I learned a lot.

All our best to your recovering daughter!

By: damnyoulittlerock

damnyoulittlerock — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:01:06 +0000

Monkey Boy had to have very minor surgery on his eyes twice when he was less than a year old. I actually walked in circles in the waiting room clutching my stomach after they took him back… and away from me. I didn’t even know I was doing it. Baby Daddy made me sit down because I was making other people nervous. He said I looked like I might be a fear biter.
It is the most wretched feeling in the world to simply sit and wait for someone else to fix your child. It is terrifying and humbling on a level I can feel and not articulate.
I’m so glad she is healing. I’m even more glad she has parents like you and her mother.

By: Arkansas Outside

Arkansas Outside — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:51:57 +0000

Sorry to hear of all the pain you both went through. One day it will be a family story that she’ll tell her kids. “How Granddad Took Care of Me”

By: Audra

Audra — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:15:33 +0000

I feel for you all. My little boy fractured his femur on April 1st this year – 3 days before his 3rd birthday. He was in a body cast for 6 weeks of sheer hell. I held him in the back seat on the way to the ER and he was also transported by ambulance to another hospital. I can remember keeping it together for several hours, but then I lost it sometime in the wee hours when they told us he may be in the hospital for several weeks! Luckily that didn’t happen and we went home the next day as well. My SuperAWESOMEAunt [who would do anything for my kids] accidentally overdosed him on Valium 3 days later – back to the ER we went and watched him sleep there for a few hours..just when I didn’t think it could get any worse… it did heal, it was a mess, you’d never know anything at all was ever wrong with his leg now.
The kind gestures of others during that time was amazing and humbling, so nice to know you and your babies are really loved.
Good luck to you and your precious one, may this painful time pass quickly. …and spoil that girl for a while!

By: Stacey Jannsen

Stacey Jannsen — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:58:54 +0000

So terribly sorry! My heart hurts for each of you. Praying that she is out of pain and heals quickly and thoroughly! Love ya’ll!

By: Tsudo

Tsudo — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:54:38 +0000

First, I want to say how grateful we are that she is healing. I’ve broken 3 arms and I can attest to the pain.

Second, your willingness to bear your soul and tell your story becomes a touchstone. It acts as an introspective mirror that causes me (and others I’m sure) to see their own failings of faith.

I don’t have kids yet so I can’t dare imagine such a feeling. But as a control freak myself who is used to taking care of things the most difficult lesson that I must continually relearn is the faith to let go.

I’ve got no wisdom but I’m with my brother.