Saturday, January 9th, 2010
January 10th, 2010 Posted in Daily News PostThis will be short and sweet tonight as I wasn’t at the hospital and I’m starting another Financial Peace University Class tomorrow and have been working on that all evening.
Dana told me things were going pretty well at the hospital today. Saturdays are usually the start of an easier two days for Chloe. Of course easy for her is very different from easy for us.
Dana’s big concern at this point is Colin. We all have sensed it but actions have confirmed it recently, he’s confused to the point of being upset about the lack of attention he is receiving. He and Chloe are So Close to Dana and have had her attention for 14 and 11 years now. Colin now has to fend for himself much of the time and sees Dana only an hour or so a few days a week. He was to spend the night with her tonight but opted out of that because his Dad’s house has a big screen TV and high speed internet. It beats dial-up and rabbit ears all the way.
Many of you have offered to do things with Colin, but I’m not sure that’s the answer. Having more time with Dana would be ideal for him but it’s not as easy as that right now and he doesn’t understand, as he only sees Chloe in the evenings when she is doing pretty well.
We will be investigating options for helping him cope with the situation. He is a very important part of this family and we seem to have missed some things along the way. My other family is suffering from all of this as well so I can relate in both directions.
There is an effort underway to organize more help and support for the family and the hospital stays and assistants. As soon as I have enough information about it and understand how it’s working I’ll pass it along. In the meantime we appreciate all the individual efforts so many people have made on our behalf.
Blessings,
Ron
4 Responses to “Saturday, January 9th, 2010”
By Chester on Jan 10, 2010
what great photos of my girl…whoof! gotta love that smile! see you soon!!!
Chester
By Lyne Collin (Montreal, QC, Canada) on Jan 10, 2010
Sweet Chloe….
I have so much admiration for you…you keep giving me the motivation to be a better person…
I think of you and say to myself…
If Chloe can do it…
With all the obstacles you have faced and the strength and determination you have shown…
Well then there’s no excuse for me not to work hard and do what needs to be done to have a healthy and happy life !!!
Seeing you smile in the pictures brought a big smile to MY face…it’s very contagious !!!
You inspire ME !!!
Much love & hugs…
Lyne xoxoxo
By Lyne Collin (Montreal, QC, Canada) on Jan 10, 2010
Colin…
You are in my thoughts as well…
I saw the video clip you made and was amazed at the talent you possess…
One of my favorite shows is American Idol…
And i’m pretty sure if you keep pursuing this…that we will all see you on there in a few years…in fact I look forward to it !!!
You have a beautiful singing voice and such a handsome looking guy too !!! Girls must be all over you !!! lol
Lyne xoxoxo
By Karen Nootenboom on Jan 10, 2010
Hi Chloe,
How great it is to see your smile! Not a day goes by at Bridlemile that someone doesn’t ask how you are doing. The entire school community (over 500 people!) is thinking about you and praying for your complete recovery. Stay strong, and know there is a lot of good energy coming your way, dear.
Colin is much in my thoughts too, these days, as he and my son Nick went through Bridlemile together. Since we live just around the corner, please let me know if we can help him in any way.
Dana and Ron: Regarding your recent blog entry about getting some outside help, we are here for you! If you feel your family would benefit from some organized assistance from the Bridlemile community, please let me know. We have armies of families willing and able to provide home-cooked meals for any of you (including Colin at home). When and if you are ready, just ask. We’ll find a way to iron out all the logistics and details…
Warmly,
Karen Nootenboom