This word, fear, is one that has been stuck in my mind since February. Why? I am fearful of being hospitalized for the rest of my pregnancy. Fear is sometimes defined as a loss of courage or an unpleasant, strong emotion sometimes caused by anticipation or awareness of danger. I don't think I am in grave danger, but I do have some anxiety … [Read more...]
Sam’s Perspective: Life is a Journey
Too often to do we go about life and forget to include our closest ones in our thoughts and emotions. I know this first hand. I have a very analytical brain and so this precludes me to always doing my own math equations in my head to analyze any type of situation. Too often does this help me in problem solving any number of scenarios. I believe … [Read more...]
Caring for the Caregiver
Recently, roles in our home have been reversed. In our home, I am usually viewed as the caregiver, looking after Sam in a variety of ways, making sure he takes his meds, making sure he has everything he needs for a day of work, a day on campus at SIU for class, and just checking in on him in general. However, after a week-long hospital stay a few … [Read more...]
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