I am getting ready to head to Champaign, Illinois. I am going to celebrate with my friend Julie her victorious battle over lymphoma(in honor of Julianna Banana I will not capitalize the word). Julie is an amazing person who has overcome a lot in her lifetime. She hasn't had it easy and continues to battle on through life with a very positive attitude. I believe, that very much like my son, we can all learn a lot from her.
So, as I was saying, she is having a party at Jupiters in Champaign and there will be several people from my first high school there. I haven't seen these people since I left in October of 1985 so I am nervous. Going alone doesn't ease the nerves either but what are ya' gonna do?
So. I will let everyone know how it goes when I get back. Wish me luck.
Cheers!
A
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Thursday, October 1, 2009
My Son
My son is amazing. All 3 of my kids are amazing. They have all had to deal with medical crap and have come out of it with, I won't necessarily say grace, but with amazing attitudes. Kyla was pretty little when she dealt with her renal issues but for a baby and early toddler she handled being poked and prodded as well as she could. When Cameron was diagnosed with ITP this last spring, while he didn't like that his activity was limited and he didn't like having to get bloodwork every week, he did it with a very grown up attitude. He even explained to his friends why he couldn't jump on the trampoline for a few days or play fight or many of his other rough house boy activities.
And of course Connor. We all know what he went through and in many ways is still having to deal with it(meaning the long term effects). But his heart and his attitude towards other people has got to be the most amazing for a 10 year old that I know.
Connor can't stand to hear or see people fight or argue. He doesn't understand why everyone he says hello to(and he says hello to EVERYONE) doesn't always say hello back. He is friendly, caring, sensitive, and has the unbelievable ability to feel empathy like no other I have met.
This morning when I was taking everyone where they need to be for the day we were listening to a radio station that has a DJ who has his own charity that grants trips and wishes to chronically and terminally ill children(Kidd's Kids). The DJ is from this area of Iowa and is taking donations this morning in Burlington. Connor was insistent that we go after school and make a donation. He said, "Mom, we have to do that. These kids are like me. They need to smile and play like I did at Disney World. Maybe they could even see Shamu." I told him how nice it was that he wants to help these kids but we were going to miss this particular event since it would be over by the time we got out of school. I did tell him how some kids who have been through stuff like him have birthday parties and they don't ask for gifts. Instead they ask for donations to charities to help other kids. He thought this was a great idea and even thought of Dance Marathon as a worthy cause.
I was blown away by this whole conversation. I have always known that my kids are amazingly special and have amazing hearts. I have always known that Connor is very sensitive to others' feelings. I truly believe Connor has enough love in his heart to heal the hurt and battered hearts of so many if they would just listen to him. I have been very sad these last few weeks and I still am. But today my son has helped me see that there is enough love to go around and I am certainly full of love for him and his brother and sister.
Cheers from a very proud mother.
A
And of course Connor. We all know what he went through and in many ways is still having to deal with it(meaning the long term effects). But his heart and his attitude towards other people has got to be the most amazing for a 10 year old that I know.
Connor can't stand to hear or see people fight or argue. He doesn't understand why everyone he says hello to(and he says hello to EVERYONE) doesn't always say hello back. He is friendly, caring, sensitive, and has the unbelievable ability to feel empathy like no other I have met.
This morning when I was taking everyone where they need to be for the day we were listening to a radio station that has a DJ who has his own charity that grants trips and wishes to chronically and terminally ill children(Kidd's Kids). The DJ is from this area of Iowa and is taking donations this morning in Burlington. Connor was insistent that we go after school and make a donation. He said, "Mom, we have to do that. These kids are like me. They need to smile and play like I did at Disney World. Maybe they could even see Shamu." I told him how nice it was that he wants to help these kids but we were going to miss this particular event since it would be over by the time we got out of school. I did tell him how some kids who have been through stuff like him have birthday parties and they don't ask for gifts. Instead they ask for donations to charities to help other kids. He thought this was a great idea and even thought of Dance Marathon as a worthy cause.
I was blown away by this whole conversation. I have always known that my kids are amazingly special and have amazing hearts. I have always known that Connor is very sensitive to others' feelings. I truly believe Connor has enough love in his heart to heal the hurt and battered hearts of so many if they would just listen to him. I have been very sad these last few weeks and I still am. But today my son has helped me see that there is enough love to go around and I am certainly full of love for him and his brother and sister.
Cheers from a very proud mother.
A
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