Well, it happened - Reece fell and it was bad enough that we had to rush him to the Pediatric ER. He is okay - God completely had his hands on Reece. It is amazing to think that at this time last year I was pregnant and scared and not sure about how I was going to feel having someone else truly depend on me. Sure I love to help everyone out and to be there for friends and family, but to have someone depend on me 24 hours a day 7 days a week... that's another story. As a husband and wife, we depend on each other, and I know that Joe is there for me no matter what and he knows I am there for him, but Joe can also take care of himself. Watching Reece fall off the changing table and land directly on his head (hitting both the wall and the changing table with his head) knowing that I was right there and just a second too slow has hit me hard. Yes, I know all of you parents out there can probably relate. Our children became little movers and have a mind of their own and believe if they stretch a little harder they might be able to reach that stuffed dog just on the other side of the changing table; instead they end up, well, I don't want to visualize it again.
I no longer spend time worrying about someone being dependent on me, I'm too busy loving, laughing and trying to care for all the needs of my son. I am just reminded that we can't do it all alone. There are some things out of my hands and instead in my prayers.
Reece had a hard fall, a truly hard fall... All scans at the hospital showed that he is a healthy growing boy and although he may have a few bruises he won't remember today's fall at all. After spending all morning at the hospital we came home and he took a long nap, when he first woke up I wasn't sure if he was going to give me his million dollar smile... but it didn't take long for him to share it with me. I love that smile!
3 comments:
Oh, Bake!! I'm sooooooo glad that everything's OK. I can only imagine how it feels to watch your baby fall like that. :( Give Reece a big kiss for me!
And this is just the mere beginning of the fears and worries that come with being a parent. The good news...usually the harder it is to deal with, the more we learn from it; there's a lot more good than bad; and it's all worth it!!! You are both fantastic parents and Reece is so lucky to have you through all of the "falls" he may experience in his life. :) Love & prayers to you!
We thank God that he is OK! The greatest thing is to know God is in control...and yes things happen!We hope you all can get some rest tonight and Reece will never know how blessed he is to have you both to care for him through the falls of life! Kate sends him a kiss!
love you all!
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