too much to bear
August 7, 2008my nephew is 16 months old. He managed to burn both his hands on glass surrounding a fireplace. It’s pretty bad. Every day he has had to go in to the ER, or the doctor’s office, now the burn unit. It seems like each time he goes in, the news is even worse. At first they said 2nd degree burns. now it looks like one part of his right hand has a 3rd degree burn and will need a skin graft next week.
He’s such a trooper. He cries, alot, when they have to mess with his hands, redress them and what not, but the rest of the time, he’s smiling and trying to play. He sticks pretty close to his mom, and he gets very frustrated about not being able to use his hands. It seems like such a nightmare.
But it’s mom and dad i worry about more. They are having such a hard time. It’s so sad, so heartbreaking, so horrifying, really. But I just really hope they can remember that what’s happening now is in his best interest. It’s all forward progression now, and even though it sucks, big time, it just is.
It’s hard for everyone. me too. i can’t handle the thought of him hurting this way and i can’t handle the thought of my sister hurting this way, either.
It just seems like it’s too much to bear.
The parents probably blame themselves for what has happened!!! Hugs and prayers to your family.
I too hope that things for them all get better soon and that you can all stay strong and positive. Still thinking about and praying for all of you..
and HEY! what’s the big idea starting to blog again and not even tell me!