Dealing with a special child can be frustrating and worry-filled. And how does the child feel?
Tag: illness
Who is More Blind?
This is the fourth entry in a series of posts examining the life of a neurodiverse child. Flynn is not alone in his facial blindness and other afflictions. His family knows that they must compensate for his disabilities and do so lovingly and patiently. But, they can’t protect him in all situations, and each school… Continue reading Who is More Blind?
Terry’s Obituary
(This is eighth in a series reflecting on how life changed in a way that was–and still is five years later–unfathomable to me.) Theresa Mary (Enright) Quatrani Theresa Mary (Enright) Quatrani passed away on August 19, 2020, at the age of 65. Terry was the daughter of the late James D. Enright and the late… Continue reading Terry’s Obituary
Until Death Do Us Part
(This is sixth in a series reflecting on how life changed in a way that was–and still is five years later–unfathomable to me.) On Tuesday night, I fell asleep at about 10:30. My phone jangled me awake about an hour later. It was Jefferson. A nurse told me that Terry had taken a turn for… Continue reading Until Death Do Us Part
In Sickness
(This is fifth in a series reflecting on how life changed in a way that was–and still is five years later–unfathomable to me.) Terry was okay on Tuesday morning, but as the afternoon wore on it was clear something was wrong. She didn’t want to eat and spent several hours seated at the kitchen table.… Continue reading In Sickness
People Plan; God Laughs
(This is the fourth in a series reflecting on how life changed in a way that was–and still is five years later–unfathomable to me.) Things were slowly getting back to normal as Terry continued to improve, but her other medical problems did not politely step aside during the convalescence from the liver issues. Her vision… Continue reading People Plan; God Laughs
Home and Hope
(This is the third in a series reflecting on how life changed in a way that was–and still is five years later–unfathomable to me.) On April 29, thirty-five days after the ambulance took her to the hospital, I picked Terry up at rehab to bring her home. She signed herself out of rehab because she… Continue reading Home and Hope
Setback
(This is the second of five in a series reflecting on how life changed in a way that was–and still is five years later–unfathomable to me.) The diagnosis came back related to an infection and non-alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver. Terry’s body was not carrying away toxins as it should, and this was causing a… Continue reading Setback
The Unfathomable Begins
(This is the first in a series reflecting on how life changed in a way that was–and still is five years later–unfathomable to me.) There is a saying: people plan, God laughs. Heck of a sense of humor, if that’s the case. Terry and I had plans. They didn’t align with His. Life took a… Continue reading The Unfathomable Begins
The Q-View 