Silver Lining

Over the past few weeks, while we've been homeschooling, we've also been dealing with something negative. Unfortunately, our son is no stranger to chronic medical concerns. Some GI issues have worsened. He had to go to the ER on Thursday.  We need to see a pediatric GI specialist on Monday. We're not sure what's happening, but it is scaring my husband and me...and causing our poor boy much pain, grief and frustration.

To say that I've been stressed would be an understatement. I feel completely helpless. Any mom knows that feeling helpless, while your child in in pain or sick, is the worst feeling you could have as a parent.  I just want to fix things and make it all better, but I can't...at least not right now. That just stinks. This is the time when I have to completely put our son in the hands of God. Give him to God.  God knows my boy far better than we do and He will take care of our son. It is so hard, but I know that I have to have faith...and I do.

The silver lining in this whole situation?  We've had the flexibility of homeschooling during this time.  On those days he wasn't feeling 100%, we were able to do our lessons on the couch. Homeschooling has actually been something fun and a routine that we can still do at home. It gives us something to look forward to- both of us. This past Friday was the first day he took "off", as I just wanted him to rest. We can do that. We can make up hours at anytime (and I've been doing a good job of keeping track of those hours). During this time, we can homeschool with confidence...and that is something for which my husband and I are very thankful!