This post is from Mrs. Mumsie’s blog.
I rarely see this type of article when it comes to talking about children with chronic illnesses. This was always my philosophy. I believe that you have to say yes as much as you can for your children. Of course there will be some limitations with the child with illnesses. If you think about it, we say no primarily because it makes us feel better. If he goes to the party, I will be up worrying about him. If she goes shopping with her friends, she might be meeting a boy. But, until they give us a reason to doubt them, keep saying yes as much as you can. My son went to Europe for three weeks with his heavy breathing machine and a letter detailing all of his illnesses and how to care for him if he is hospitalized in another country. He went to Mexico in fifth grade and vacationed in China with his father four years before he died. It isn’t easy, but I know that I can feel peace knowing that my son went to The Boston Conservatory for two years to play his amazing clarinet. He had a short life. He had a full life.
You are awesome! You are doing great. Bravo!
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Thank you so much. That means the world to me.! Thank you for your support.
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Thank you for liking my words!
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Congrats I nominate you for the Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award! http://lifeofanelpasowoman.com/2015/05/29/the-sisterhood-of-the-world-bloggers-award/
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Thank you so much. I am surprised and humbled. I do accept the nomination. ❤️
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You’re welcome 🙂 and congratulations!
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Hi Patty! What an amazing life your son had! He did more in his short life than many do in 60-70 years. You are an awesome mother and many moms should learn from you. One of the biggest tragedies I see is that mothers with children who have chronic diseases tend to be overprotective and greatly limit their children’s lives. So the kids end up living a life of pain, fear, and suffering, instead of balancing their lives with good experiences. I admire you for being the kind of mother your son needed. ❤
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Life is measured in moments not years. Many people exist for years and never really live at all.
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That is so true
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