Saturday, April 22, 2006
Ethan
Our youngest grandson, Ethan, has RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) and is in Children’s Hospital at Palmetto Richland in Columbia. Of course, we have had to check out the situation for ourselves. A five-week old baby attached to things is not a pleasant sight and this grandmother just wanted to hold him. Worried and tired parents needed to know that they are good parents and things like this just happen. In fact, I wanted to hold them, also. The good news is that Ethan is doing better and should go home in another day or so. Their three year old son, William(with an ear infection), is with his other grandparents. The past few weeks have been very hectic for Dan and Shannon and they are so anxious to establish some sense of normalcy with their family. How do I help this precious family during this time and not be the meddlesome mother/mother-in-law? I certainly can hold them close in prayer.
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Jean - I hadn't read this when we talked today. I can only hope the upbeat tone of your voice conveyed good news about Ethan, that he is home, on the road to full recovery, and that parents AND grandparents are enjoying a huge sense of relief. There is no more helpless feeeling for me than having a child bemome ill or have an accident and having to rely on doctors and nurses to do the ministering that I so desperately want to do. But there is always prayer! By the way, I can't conceive of anyone seeing you as "meddlesome."
Yes, Ethan is home and recovering. Parents are still exhausted as they are very attentive to his breathing...all night long. Thank you for your concern.
Jean
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