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| This is not JDaniel’s actual Ted. |
Last Friday I headed over to travel with my mom by ambulance to a doctor’s appointment. The appointment was on a day that JDaniel and I had off from school. JDaniel was going to spend the morning with a friend and her children. He had a bag filled with toys to share with them and his teddy bear. Ted tends to travel with us when we are going new places or on rough days.
The first part of the week had been tough. I went to my mom’s rehab center to feed her dinner every night. She had not eaten much of anything at any meal the week before. She didn’t want the mushy pureed food she was being given. I was determined that she was going to get nourishment and be strong enough to go to the doctor’s appointment.
We decided to try to get her to give us Power of Attorney anyway. She just might talk to my husband and our family lawyer. My amazing sister in law would be present too. She has such a calm and loving presence. She might just change my mom’s mood.
We were frustrated to say the least. She was at risk of being asked to leave rehab. She wasn’t able to participate in speech or physical therapy much. We have hospital bills arriving from her seven week stay there. Mom still has a drain from her gall bladder. (Most nursing home facilities won’t accept someone with one.) We prayed as a family, we prayed on our own, I asked you on Facebook to pray.
By the time Friday came and I was heading to drop JDaniel off at my friend’s house I was sure God’s answer to our prayers was either wait or no. Yes just didn’t seem to be an option.
I gave JDaniel the biggest hug when we got out of the car. I wanted him to know how touched I was by his generosity.
Was it Ted that made the day better or mom’s progress or knowing a prayer was answered? Each of those was special. Each put a smile on my face. The real cherry on the top of a wonderful day was the love my son showed me. He has been through so much since his grandmother got sick and he saw past his need to mine. What a special gift!
It was most definitely Ted. JDaniel knew you needed Ted. I keep praying for your mom.
It was Ted, and JDaniel and so many blessings wrapped in one cuddly package. Thinking of you.
Such a precious story. Just shows what good morals and good teachings you have given to him. Such a sweet boy. 🙂
oh that’s the sweetest thing! you have a real treasure there 🙂
Aw! This made me tear up. JDaniel is such a sweet and loving boy. I’m so sorry that your family is going through all of this. I’ll be praying for your mom. –Lisa
What a very special boy you have.
I’m so happy to hear the happy outcome. There is nothing so touching as the generosity of a child. Thank you for sharing, I hope you have more happy days ahead.
What a sweet, generous boy you have. I am glad that you were able to get Power of Attorney. I know that must be hugely helpful. Thinking of you and your family.-Ashley
He is such a sweet, thoughtful boy!
What an amazing son you are raising Deirdre! My prayers for you, your family and your mom! Glad Teddy helped so much and that J. Daniel has learned empathy, generosity and a host of wonderful things from his amazing parents!
THIS MADE ME SMILE SO BIG!!!!
You have an amazing family…
Know you are in our thoughts and prayers..
Hug that sweet boy:)
Definitely Ted and JDaniel 🙂 I really want to give your baby a virtual Hug.. he is precious! You are doing a great job…I am sure God is going to bless you all with happier times soon. Praying for your Mom and your family and especially JDaniel!
What a thoughtful little boy you are raising!
And isn’t it wonderful how God answers prayers?
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What a sweetie! Hang in there, we went through a similar situation with my mother and I know it’s hard…
You are raising a sweet, thoughtful boy! As a nurse who has been through these kind of things with others, and also personally, don’t forget to take care of yourself as a caregiver! At one point I got so worn out that I felt I was as much a nursing home candidate as my mother-in-law!
Oh I bet it was too, special hugs for your sweet little boy, and hugs and prayers for your mother too.
This was lovely! Your JDaniel is a special little fellow.
J Daniel is awesome young man because he has two parents that are role models for him. Have been praying for your family and your mom.. Take good care of yourself and know that God is holding you all very tightly.. ta ta for now from Iowa:)
This touched my heart! What a caring young man your are raising! 🙂 So glad you were able to get what you needed at the right time. Still praying for strength for you and your sister! …and praying for your mom too!
Fabulous just fabulous
J Daniel is one special little dude and glad your prayers were answered ~ sending lots of healing hugs to you and your family and especially Teddy ~ carol, xxx
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Children learn by example. He is such a special and fortunate little boy to have you for a mom. What you have written about your mom sounds so familiar to me. I will keep you all in my thoughts.
What a difficult time you are going through. And how thoughtful your son is to recognize it and offer the best support he could. You are raising an amazing person.
What a beautiful gesture. He knew you needed Ted.
Prayers for mom. (((HUGS)))
You have such an amazing young man! Glad you managed to get the power of attorney taken care of. That will certainly make things easier during this rough time.
Hugs, lots of hugs to you. You always deliver beautiful story. J Daniel is the sweetest! Prayers for your mom.
Love,
Melody
What a sweet gift your son gave! Sending hugs and prayers.
This just melts my heart…
Tears of joy are welling in my eyes for you!
Thanks for linking to the letter “J”.
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