Busy, Busy

Unfortunately, I do not have pictures to post with this blog (as I had planned) because we have been SUPER busy. We have redecorated our kitchen, our half bath, and part of our dining area, the den is next, we celebrated a birthday for Aunt Nana. We started to get Trenton ready for surgery and I have not slept.

There is just something about the fact that this will be Trenton's 8th hospitalization in 10 months of life. Now, if nothing else, it makes me seasoned at packing for the hospital...you would think. The trouble arises in the fact that Trenton is getting older every time I do this. Now I have to pack for a child who may or may not like a certain kind of food depending on the day, but LOVES his pancakes in the morning - I have to find a microwave at MCG. I am also packing food for myself and Wes. I am glad there is a McDonald's there, but I am kind of tired of eating out of a bag. Nothing gourmet, of course, just sandwiches. So, there is plenty to do and still plenty to pack with clothes, pillows, blankets, stuffed animals (for Trenton)...what clothes do I take for him? He will have an incision on his left flank. I know he will be in a gown, but I have to get him home.

Many people will say I am overthinking this, but as a Mom (and not a surgeon) all I have to do is to make sure I am prepared for the hospital stay. I know I can get anything I forget, but I don't leave Trenton's room when I am there. The nurses are great, but they aren't Mom. I am there for every cry, every blood pressure check, every thing they do. So, as Trenton's Mom it is my responsibility to make sure he is well taken care of.

I spent my sleepless hours last night looking at Bible verses about anxiety. I know God is in control and Trenton is in the best surgical hands in Augusta, but there is something about my child being put to sleep for the 6th time? (I think). Even as I type this I realize my flaw in the sentence is the 'but'.

So, please pray not only for me to learn to leave the 'but' out, but more importantly for Trenton and the surgeon and nurses tomorrow. Thank you to all my readers and supporters...I will try to keep you posted tomorrow.