Toddler suffers a stroke!

[nckidwell]

OMG! I want to frame this quote! This is so very true. After my son was so close to dying, I beganto worry about EVERYTHING, particullarly my children's health. It got to the point where I had to take medication for anxiety. But as they got older I realized that somethings are completely out of my control, but there are a lot of things I can do protect them or prevent bad things. People think I am crazy when I say DS will never play football or get on an ATV, but gosh, he has survived 1 tramatic brain "injury", and if I can keep him from another, I will! Thanks, Mom to Jordan, for helping me keep things in perspective!

This quote really hit home with me to. My 4YO had an AVM bleed (sort of like an anyuerism) last August. He had brain surgery and we spent two months in the hospital. I am at the point that when I tuck him in at night, I can't make myself leave his room. Then I lie awake and worry that something will happen overnight (his AVM bleed happened in the middle of the night) and I will not be right there. I am trying to get to the point where I give it to God and let my worries be cast out, but it is very difficult. To the OP,when this child begins rehab they will more than likely hook the family up with tons of resources. I know that has been our experience. It is truly miraculous the way children are restored. They are so resilient and I, who thought my son would never walk again, am packing today for a trip to Disney (we are leaving on Sunday) where he will explore by way of his own feet! Thanks Soccorpooh for your inspiring quote.

 

[Soccerpooh]

nckidwell- I wish I could take credit for that great quote, but I was quoting Mom to Jordan from a previous post. I know EXACTLY how you are feeling right now, but over time it gets better. My son's stroke happen over 10 years ago, but I still get that little anxious feeling in my heart every morning as I watch him walk into school, praying he will be okay. I know it took a lot of time and "searching" to finally come to where I am today. I still tend to worry a little to much when one of the kids get sick, but it has gotten so much better with my 3rd child. I guess time really does heal all wounds, as well as experience .
I hope you have a wonderful trip. I know when we took DS for the first time it was an emotional experience for both myself and DH. DS was pulled from the crowd to dance in the parade at MK with the characters, and my DH and I just cried, because we both thought how close we were 2 years earlier to losing him. Have fun!!!!!!