thoughts

It has been almost three years since our firstborn was diagnosed with Hemophilia. In that three years, I have been become the expert on blood disorders. I spend "free" time in the evenings reading about it. I research scholarships, camps, medical bracelets, and case studies. I definitely still have sad moments where I ache for my son and his future. I still cry thinking about what he might miss. But mostly I am determined to help make his life better and fuller.
When he recently broke his arm and we had to spend a few days in the hospital, I found myself frustrated...frustrated that it was taking some nurses so long to find his veins, frustrated that no one seemed to be listening to me, his advocate. I remember thinking multiple times - "if only I had the training, I would do such a better job than you, and you, and you."
So, I am going to do something about it. I am not the type to wait and around and let things happen. I make things happen. For about a year now I have been thinking about advancing my medical knowledge and going to nursing school. I have a Bachelor of Science from A&M, so I have most pre-requisite courses. I don't know how long it will take. I don't know how we will pay for it. But, I am going to do it for Jack, and for all the families out there like us who need good pediatric nurses.
Please pray for us as we make plans.