march 2, 2010

Tuesday-We did not sleep too well last night. Not sure why but that made for a tiring day. We hit traffic this morning on our journey to Sloan. Cody had to get the IV infusion for pneumonia and he gets premedicated for it as it makes him nauseous. So with that med, he was knocked out. All went well with the drs and they seem pretty happy with his progress. They keep telling him that this will not be forever. He asked his questions, mainly about food and we will try eggs in the morning. The blood sugars seem to be under control now too, thank goodness. We asked about being able to travel at the end of April to GA for Casey's graduation. It looks promising. I have to do some research to find area hospitals and see where to stay to break the trip up. It is 14 hours by car and he cannot fly yet. I do hope we can make it but if he is not up to it, we will go visit them in June. I like to give Cody alternatives so he knows it is not the only opportunity to visit. He really wants to see his brother and it breaks my heart when he tells me he misses him. It would be a nice trip for both of us either way. And maybe we will do it both times.

I made my decision to not return to work until September. I had a long talk with my dad. If anyone understands this, it is him. He hears from me on a daily basis and knows how it is day to day even though he cannot be here. Emotionally we need some time and obviously physically. It would not be fair to anyone, my students, Cody or myself. There is no way I can go from leaving him for an hour or two to 40 hours a week. It would only be for 3 months and it would be so stressful. His dad is not reliable and it just would be too much. I spoke to the union president and he will relay it to CO and we will go from there. I did let my principal and asst principal know so I do feel better about that. I also have lots to do to get Cody ready for the regents and finish school. Not sure if he will be able to go back in Spetember as a senior but we are working on it. He knows this. I know he is not happy but I think he will be ok. Not sure yet but we are prepared.

So with that, have a great day....be in touch tomorrow