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Friday, July 16, 2010

I took a leap

So I did it! I took the leap and left Joshua yesterday for almost 3 hours. I had a funeral to go to for my previous boss and mentor, Brian had to work and we need him not to take off... so what was I going to do??? Well, Mom to the rescue. The service was at 3 and it was only 20 mins away. She and my dad came over at 1 to get a crash course. Jackson the 4 year old was full of info and trying to be helpful but was really just interrupting the entire time. He was trying to teach nana too though you see... anyway got him to bed and then had about a 30 min crash course. She got it though and we ended lunch with her giving the shot. So I put Joshua down for his nap at 2:30 and left the house. She was going to text me with the wake up numbers if needed but since we were doing bed late she wasn’t going to need to feed him. Anyway everything went well! I was able to have a meaningful goodbye and Joshua took a 3 hour nap. What is more important is Mom got a trial run, I had to relax and let her do it and everyone lived to tell about! I think we were both stressed out at first but everything went well and I am so very thankful she was here to do this. I will tell you I was pretty devastated and mad at D when I thought I might not be able to go simply because of Diabetes.



So there D I didn’t let you rule today!


THANKS again MOM and DAD! I love you both!!

12 comments:

  1. Good for you. I know its tough, but your mom and dad love him... they would never let anything happen :)

    Getting this out of the way should be a great relief.

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  2. OH! I so remember that first time! It's nerve wrecking, to be sure! But it sounds like your mom did great.... and good for you for taking the time you needed!
    Next time will be easier! =)

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  3. It will get a little easier everytime. I'm so glad your mother was there for you, and willing to try. What a blessing!

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  4. yes each time will get a little easier and then before you know it , it will be the simplest thing you ever do .

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  5. this just brought tears to my eyes... i don't know how many people that read this know what a *huge* step this was for you but I do, and I am SO proud of you. Sending you all of my love!

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  6. I remember the first time Jonathan stayed at my mom's, by himself, overnight.... We did it 3 times while I stayed with...

    It does get easier, for all of you. As they get more experience, everyone will relax at least a little bit.

    It's so important to get that time. Not everyone does, but it makes a world of difference.

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  7. I'm so sorry for your loss, but so glad you were able to go to the funeral. The others who commented before me are right; it does get easier over time. And how wonderful that you have loving grandparents as your babysitters!

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  8. Great job, Momma... good for you! I'm happy for you in this victory and here's to many, many more!

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  9. Good for you. I know it's hard. Sometimes it's tough for me just having Matthew play next door....

    I'm so glad your mom could help! (Wish mine lived closer.) I bet it made your mom feel so good to know that you trusted her and I bet she just loved being able to help you.

    Way to go!

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  10. Good job celebrating the little milestones along this "new normal". Yeah for mom!

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  11. I am SO PROUD of you!!! I know how hard this was for you and I am so glad you were able to put your trust in Mom. I love you so much!

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  12. Hi Shannon! I just found your blog...and became a follower today. Thank you for your comment on my Life is Like a Box of Chocolates blog.

    Congratulations on this BIG victory! Can't wait to hear about many more of your victories along the way.

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