Have you ever filled a sharps container??? I don't recommend it but here is a picture of the one we just filled and shipped off. Note: this was filled with blood draw and chemo syringes not with the flush syringes we do every day. I took 81/2 months to fill. (Just in case you wanted to know).
I have been able to get out in the sunshine the last two days. It has been nice here and everything is muddy. I don't know how many changes of clothes the boys went through yesterday but they thought it was fun to throw rocks in the puddles and then wade into them. These are not small puddles and Trey was knee deep in water most of the time. Anyway, I have enjoyed being out in the fresh air!
I had a panic attack the other day. I was in my office doing bookwork and Kael came in screaming "Trey just pulled my line out!" He had on a red shirt so when I pulled it up the lint looked like blood in places. I SCREAMED!! The top of his bandage was coming off so I was sure it was all the way out. Luckily everything was still intact. Trey stepped on him and I think it just tugged enough to cause some pain. The other day he was playing and 'tackling' a lot and he managed to pull it through the bandage to the point of breaking but he caught it in time and we fixed it. I'm ready to get it out!!!
Yesterday we went to the grocery store and I was having a hard time getting him to wear his mask. He didn't want to wear it but he didn't want to go home either so I made him a deal. If he wore his mask, I'd put one on. This was much harder than I thought it would be. It was interesting to be on the 'other side' of it. I guess it put into perspective what he deals with day-to-day: everyone can see that something is wrong on the outside but no one knows what he is feeling on the inside. It was interesting to watch people, watch us. Some avoided us at all costs and others looked and quickly looked the other way. Just before we checked out a lady finally asked me if we had colds! I said "No, but we are trying not to get one!" I feel I have been well educated throughout my life but I never thought I would learn life's most important lessons from my precious children:)
Matt is out of town again this week. We can't wait to see him tomorrow!! Sonnie's wedding is this weekend and hopefully Kael's surgery on Monday. We have a busy weekend ahead but look forward to seeing all the fam. We got to spend time with Jackson, Shade, and Aynslee for a while last night. It was a great time:) Hope all is well in your neck of the woods!!!
Thursday, February 28, 2008
!!SHARP!!
Posted by Matt and Lena at 5:52 PM
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You made me cry. It's true sometimes we don't think of how others feel on the inside. Tell Kael it doesn't matter what others think. I think that he would be pretty cool looking, I wish I was there to see him. I am constantly reminding Jaicee that it doesn't matter what others think mom and dad are the ones who matter and care the most. Keep up the good work. You are an awesome mom and know how to make the not so fun things, seem fun. We love ya lots.
Kael is one tough little guy, you are such a good mom for putting the mask on with him that was really sweet. Thanks for this blog it is such a good reminder, when we see others who are different to treat them like normal. I hope Kael will be able to get his surgery. Have fun at Sonny's wedding.
I am amazed at how well you deal with everything that you have to. You are an inspiration! I hope Kael was able to have his surgery and everything went well. Your whole family is so strong and brave. I hope the wedding went well also.
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