Wilson is Hospitalized

**Dirk Skene** · 14th May 07, 06:08 PM

Dear God let this be just a small childhood problem It probably is, it really probably is ........ I understand your concern. I will say a prayer for the boy.

LOve and all the best

your buddy,
Dave

**slohairt** · 14th May 07, 06:29 PM

My family's thoughts are of you and yours, Mac Uais; hoping for a speedy recovery for all involved.

Seán

**KiltedCodeWarrior** · 14th May 07, 06:30 PM

John, I would bet on this being something that the little guy can bounce back from. Kids are very resilient, even if they give their parents heart attacks while growing up. And it sounds like he has some very good care. Good on you for seeing he was not doing well and taking him in. That is the best thing you could do.

**MacWage** · 14th May 07, 06:36 PM

THANKS for ALL the posts. The Houdini of the South

did not escape this one

.

Update:

It's 9:30. I am at home, while my wife is spending the night there.
For those without kids, I'll try to explain the emotions:
For the last 2 days, I have been frustrated with cleaning vomit and diapers. The washing machine has run almost non-stop.
At times you just want to SCREAM: "STOP DOING THAT!!!!!"
You are "losing" tiime-off from work when you could actually be having fun and getting "stuff" done.
In the fire, it feels like your beating your head on pavement.

Yet, tonight . . .
I didn't want to leave the hospital and TREASURE the last 2 days. I WANT to leave the mess of his pallet on the den floor (cups, bowls and all).
I only HOPE I will be able to sleep.
Now that I have my "alone" time (KiWi is at her grandmothers), I can't do ANYTHING but HOPE he will be OK and released tomorrow morning.

It's an odd thing, this parenthood thing. IMPOSSIBLE to explain, but PERFECTLY understood by 90% of parents with but a word (or even a look).

Now, back to the usual silliness (and try to get my nerves off what actually happening).

**BEEDEE** · 14th May 07, 06:40 PM

Hell - mine are grown and left the home but every time they are sick you still get that uneasy feeling in the pit of your stomach. That's what parenting is all about, but it doesn't make it any easier when these things happen.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and Wilson.

Brian

**Splash_4** · 14th May 07, 06:56 PM

John,

I am sorry I missed this earlier today. But please know that you and your family are in my wife and my prayers. There is little in life that can bring more joy or more pain than your family. Keep your spirits up that all will work out in the end.

Mike

**cavscout** · 14th May 07, 07:29 PM

We will lift Wilson and your family in prayer.

**Shriner** · 14th May 07, 07:44 PM

John,

Wilson and your family have my prayers

John

**Steeplechase** · 14th May 07, 08:08 PM

Wilson is in my prayers.

John, please keep us informed on his condition.

**Livingston** · 14th May 07, 08:21 PM

John, I know what you are going thru with Wilson.

Here is a lighter youngster in the hospital story for you..

My 5 year old grandson, Harrison, was born with a cleft palate. He's been in the hospital twice for surgery....so far. We have driven back to Iowa City both times. The second surgery I was sitting in the pre-op room with Harrison and my daughter when they came in to get him. A nurse and doctor, both VERY good looking young ladies. Mind you, he was 1 at the time. He gave them his best Joey from Friends look and waggled his eyebrows at them as if he was saying "How you doin'?" He cracked them both up and sure made my daughter laugh.

It won't be long till the nurses there are best of friends with Wilson.