I Have Learned…

28 April 2007 22:48 Renée family matters

Over the past two weeks I have learned more about diabetes, blood pressure, and painkillers than I have ever known or really wanted to know. I have learned about wheel chairs, gate belts, and glucometers.

I have learned that taking care of someone that is recovering from an accident is mentally, physically, and emotionally exhausting. I now have a deep-seeded respect not only for people in the health care field, but all individuals who act as caregivers for parents, grandparents, or children.

I have learned that the two scariest words in the English language are “brain injury.” I have learned to be thankful that he is alive. I have learned that my mother is a strong woman but when she is at the breaking point I have to be even stronger.

I have seen the aftermath of a motorcycle accident and let me tell you… It isn’t pretty.

4 Responses

  1. Dawn Says:
    29 April 2007 at 10:24

    (((hugs)) for you and the rest of the family!

  2. Carol Says:
    30 April 2007 at 07:48

    Prayers are being said for your step dad, mother, you and and your network of support. We care.

    Carol
    Comstock Park, MI

  3. Dacee Says:
    02 May 2007 at 07:54

    Hang in there! I’m sure your family really appreciates all you are doing to help out right now. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

  4. Jenna Says:
    03 May 2007 at 12:10

    I’m so sorry to read about this, Renee. Motorcycle accidents can be truly horrible and crippling. There was a bad one in the family decades ago and a co-worker’s boyfriend had a devastating one two years ago. She went through a lot of tough times, so I can only imagine what you are going through. Hang in there! Things will get better. *hug*