Perspective
Firstly, I need to apologize. I have not been around or available for Home with Heather, or any of my online stuff this month, and for that I am sorry. I have had this blog post up, titled and ready to write since last Sunday, I just haven’t had the mental or emotional energy that I’ve needed to come and write it for you…
Some things that have happened over the past two weeks have really given me a new perspective. Let me try and explain…
I had to take my youngest son up for some day surgeries to our provincial children’s hospital on December 4. I was totally expecting that the surgery would get done, he’d be in recovery for a few hours and then we’d all come home - that day.
Some things happened… really fluke things that on their own would not have been a big deal but all together made it very difficult for my son. It ended up that he stopped breathing briefly, and things got very intense for awhile. The staff at the hospital are amazing, they sprang into action and were able to correct his breathing problems within a few days.
My little guy is a real fighter. We were able to come home from the hospital last Friday. He is doing well. He is recovering and everything will be good, or even better than before. (Insert: Mom crying tears of relief, joy, and gratitude as she writes post 
).
That coupled with a few other events that have happened, have made me feel like I’ve been living a really bad country song for the past two weeks. Nobody likes a whiner, so I won’t get into that part 
When something that major happens, you really take a look and start examining everything in life (or at least I did).
I really think that my priorities have shifted.
Right now, I plan to just get through the Christmas season. A “Fake it till you Make It” kind of deal. As I’m starting to try and get back to normal and MAKING myself do things that are more normal, guess what, things are starting to feel more normal again. Imagine that. 
Things happen for a reason.
I’m not sure exactly what the reason is for having my little boy go through the struggles that he has had to over the years. I see that because of the recent events in the hospital, the doc’s were able to find out that one of his medications was really bad for him and needed to be changed. This may not have been caught had those fluke things not happened.
Sometimes it’s hard to even think about the big picture. But it’s there.
One of the main reasons I blog, is to help people. I hope that I am able to do that in some small way. I’ve been thinking for a while now if Home with Heather is really the best way to do that or not.
For many years in my ‘off line’ life, I’ve been involved with kids that have disabilities. I’m really feeling pulled to help more in the area of disabilities, special needs, and medically fragile kids/parents. Since that is the hand that I seem to have been dealt.
I don’t know exactly how right now, and I’m not going to make any hasty decisions. But instead just take it one day at a time. I’ll take stalk and re-examine in the New Year. For now, I’m back… Kinda, Sorta and will keep going HWH, even if it’s not at full throttle.
I hope you understand, and thank you for all the concern and well wishes that I’ve received over the past few weeks. I also really want to thank all my friends and family for being there when I need them. You’re the best!
Expect the Best,
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December 16th, 2007 12:24
Hey Heather,
I’m glad your son is going to be alright. Must have been scary. My son had a bad cough when he was young and we brought him down the hospital. He ended up on an ambulance to the janeway children’s hospital an hour away. It was nothing serious, but you never know and it’s a terrible feeling that something could be wrong with your child.
I wish him the best.
~Shannon
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December 16th, 2007 13:00
“Perspective” is a very apt title for what you’ve been experiencing and cared to share. I wish you and your family well and it’s nice that the little guy showed some serious grit. Children are so resilient….Peace.
Blogtommy
December 16th, 2007 15:31
Heather, I’ve been wondering where you were. I am glad to hear that your son is on the road to a speedy recovery. My thoughts are with you.
At this time of year, a bit of “perspective” is good. Take your time and enjoy your family. That is one of my resolutions as well.
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December 17th, 2007 00:56
Wow! I’m sorry you had to go through all that, but I’m really glad your son is okay. Have a great Christmas!
December 17th, 2007 00:56
Hi Heather,
I’m glad you’re back. Talking of such tough situations, I have just one thing to say - Been there, done that. So, I can understand the pain and angst and relate to you very easily. Hope for the best, now that you’ve seen the worst. I wish this Christmas brings about a lot of positive changes in your life.
Krishnan
PS: Don’t stop blogging.
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December 17th, 2007 06:50
Hi Heather, hopefully everything is ok now with your son.I wish You and your family a great Christmas! -Tom.
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December 17th, 2007 20:49
@ Shannon - It is a terrible feeling, but it’s all good now. Let me know about that site when you get it going..
@ Blogtommy - thanks for your comments and concern. Yes children are resilient.
@ Neena - Thanks. You know it didn’t even seem real until I got home and then it hit me. Alls well that ends well though. I hope you are getting time to enjoy your family also at this time of year.
@ Liz - Thanks and I hope you have a Merry Christmas too.
@ Kris - I hope all is good for you as well. We are all on the mend, and I’m just feeling very grateful. Thanks for being such a huge support and I hope you have a wonderful Christmas also.
@ Tom - Thanks for you comments. Yes things are all good now. Merry Christmas to you as well
December 18th, 2007 08:26
Thanks for the prompt reply Heather. Take care of your kid and have a safe, happy Christmas.
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December 18th, 2007 14:43
I’ve been wondering where you have been. Sorry to hear about the troubles that you are going through, but it sounds like thinks are slowly getting better.
Merry Christmas.
Don
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December 27th, 2007 10:34
Oh Sweetie I have been so out of the loop. I hope things are settled down now and you had a good Christmas. Many prayers and thoughts that he is recovering well.
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December 27th, 2007 12:58
I know what you mean, some things just help us to see the big picture and reevaluate things. I am glad everyone is okay, everything does happen for a reason and I am glad he is doing well! Keep your head up and keep us posted!
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December 31st, 2007 10:58
Hi Heather,
Hope all is well and since this post is last on your blog - I hope all is well and just wanted to wish you a great new start in 2008!
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