Three years ago today we were heading north to see Jamie in the hospital as she chuckled at me for overreacting to her being there. And today I was sitting in another hospital room watching monitors once again and hoping and praying all would be well.
Three years ago my daughter and my angel, Lily, showed their strength and courage fighting their way through some tough times and life threatening situations. They have such strength and determination and they needed it back then.
Now three years later as I sit in another hospital room and watch the monitors and see all the cables and cords and listen to all the beeping and alarms it brings back the memories and reminds how that strength is passed from generation to generation. As I look at the strong, beautiful woman in the bed that I have grown to know and love so much, I can see her strength. I see it as she gives the nurses some back talk when she doesn't like what they are doing. When she walks down that hall pushing her wheelchair with determination, even though I KNOW it's not easy. Sitting up in a chair for an hour even though it causes pressure on her chest. The only thing she really struggles with is eating the hospital food, and who can blame her! After what she's been through she deserves the best dinners money can buy and more.
And this visit will probably end as the one did 3 years ago. Us having to head home before she gets to go home. Just like we had to leave Lily. Still recuperating and still in pain. It'll be even harder than normal to leave this time. Harder to leave her behind. But we know she'll be better and she'll have a better life once she's recovered so that will make it better.
So Lily gets it honest! She gets that strength and determination (and yes stubbornness) from her family line and it has served her well. And she'll probably use it to rule the house! Poor Jack doesn't know what he's in for! He just watches her and smiles!
Watch out world! Here they come!!!
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