We might have given our son a complex what with me taking off for a month to live in the hospital. I left for an hour tonight to play the piano for choir practice and when I got back Blaine met me at the door with a home video proving that Colton screamed, shrieked, sobbed, moaned, and attempted to puke for 45 minutes out of distress over my sudden disappearance. Heaven help the individual that watches our child next.
That isn't my expression of gratitude--although it is awfully nice to be so loved that someone would puke over you (I'm right up there with Elvis, the Beatles, and Michael Jackson pre-glitter glove tonight).
No, what I am truly grateful for is the wonderful staff over at St. Josephs in Marshfield. As I drove all over Wisconsin today my mind was flooded with sweet memories of the good times I had at the hospital. It kind of stunk that when I lost Shiloh, I also lost my excuse to see those amazing people everyday. I told them I'd make Blaine impregnate me A.S.A.P. so I could come and visit (code: live there again), even if it is only for a couple days(cross your fingers, say your prayers).
So here's to you Lucy, Char, Kelly, Kris, Linda, Jamie, Nicole, Carol, Ruthie, Michelle, LuAnn, Kristina, Dr. Mascola, Dr. Schoole, Dr. Meyers, Dr. Kaplan, Terri, Tanya, Jean, my physical therapist (why am I drawing a blank here?!), Mary Jane(love you!), the cafeteria runners, Cathy and Cathy (my cleaning gals), and oh my goodness I know I have missed so many. You are amazing--you'll always hold a special place in our hearts. We love you!
And guess what the best part is. Tomorrow I get to see some of these great people. Yup--tomorrow is my follow up appointment and I feel like I am going home.
I might have left that hospital without a baby but I walked away all the richer from these associations.
I am one very blessed girl.
4 comments:
I know you left just as big of an impression on their lives as they left on you. They are truly blessed to have had the time to associate with you. You're amazing, Hill. And that picture of Colton is priceless. :)
First - the pix of Colton! You could set a rooster on his lip! (Old expression) I just showed the pix to Dad and he just laughed and said, "That little turkey!"
Second - I wish I could go to the hospital with you to express my appreciation to all those wonderful people who took such good care of you. I'm certain they miss you as much as you miss them.
I agree with Ashley, I'm sure they count meeting you as one of their greatest blessings as well.
Hillary I don't think you even realize that you are a inspiration to everyone and I know that they are all talking about the most amazing person that they have ever had to deal with :) YOU!!
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