Tag: hospitals
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We All Need A Little Ninja
For over half of his brief four-and-a-half-year lifespan, Ryken has struggled with breathing issues. His folks have taken him to the emergency room numerous times, one of which required a call to 911 because his breathing was so labored. To see Ryken, you’d never think he was challenged with health issues. He’s engaging, effervescent, energetic. […]
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The Right Signature On The Bottom Line
I don’t sleep well when I have to get up early. I get panicky that I’ll sleep through the alarm, and anyone who’s depending on me to be responsible will be disappointed. Type A’s have it hard. Thursday I got out of bed at 3 a.m., not needing to leave the house till 5:30 to get Deb […]
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It’s Not Raining; It’s Monsooning
Bad things happen in threes. Or multiples of three. For us, it began last week with our oldest, Heather, going in for surgery for a torn and twisted meniscus in her knee. An injury acquired from indoor soccer. Incredibly painful. The rehabbing is slow and uncomfortable. Three days later, our third child, Melody, went into the miniER […]
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Sweet Stress; A Party In Spite Of The Pain
I really didn’t want to go. But I’d never consider not showing up. My twin sister’s husband had been diagnosed with lung cancer. I didn’t want Gayle to sit through surgery alone, so I flew up to be with her. My little sister also came. And Gayle’s daughter, Kate. And her boyfriend, Alex. The time […]
Tip of My Iceberg 