As my youngest has been recovering from major surgery,
there has been a single, identifiable element that has been the most difficult for me.
It is not her pain, I can treat that with prescriptions.
It is not her helplessness, I can bathe her, dress her and help her walk.
It is not her discomfort, I can stuff pillows behind her and tuck her in.
The single most difficult element is the emotional toll this event has on her.
She (understandably) has had a few emotional breakdowns,
and I am helpless. I try, but cannot comfort her.
I cannot not reassure her, I cannot not calm her.
I have to stand back and let it run it’s course.
And when it does, she is OK again, and so am I.
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