Newfound Freedom

So, I decided not to hold myself accountable for this most recent bout of absenteeism.  I am entitled, I think.  But, I do feel particularly grateful for a few things today.  So, I’ve decided to share.

First, and this is a huge one, my son is medically stable.  His surgery was successful and his port is operational.  He is well.  I am able to administer medication (though with a lot of struggle and resistance) to him and, therefore, he is not in pain.  Score.

Second, as a direct result of this newfound freedom from seemingly crisis after crisis, and due to my ability to be (semi) self-reliant in the administration of his medication, we have been cleared for travel.

In two (2) days, for the first time since my son was born, we are going on a vacation. For those of you reading this and plotting a break in, my parents will be staying at our home.  Don’t even think about it.

I find it befitting that our first vacation will be to the Hemophilia Federation of America’s Annual Symposium (a big thanks to “you know who you are”), this year featuring an entire day devoted to the topic of the allergy my son has.  It was meant to be.  Our first vacation and my son is stable. Oh, it’s a fine time, indeed. 

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