Sunday, January 28, 2007

Feeling Sicky


Bella has been doing well, but caught a little bug Friday night. Because she kept throwing up, we had to visit the ER. And of course, she had to be admitted. I have to be thankful, though, because it has been since April that she's had to stay the night in the hospital.

This visit to Kosair has brought back a lot of memories. I've had flashbacks of sleepless nights, talks with the nurses, days of not knowing what her future will bring. We have come so far and yet still cannot predict how all of this will turn out. This time last year, I was emotionally exhausted with worry about Bella's illness. Now, all I can focus on is enjoying my time with Bella - no matter how much time we have with her. Last year, I was consumed with my sorrow; now I'm filled with hope and peace.

If I've learned anything from all this it is to keep laughing at life. That's what Bella does - laugh.