I'm losing it(meant to post in Family...sorry)

[Mitzi]

Here we are.....Our son having brain surgery in a week, my husband flying on job interviews all over the country, we have only 3 more months insurance,.....And the *#*#*$?^$&$^% air conditioner blew out last night! Oh, Man.....I keep thinking things are going to get better.....but do they ever???????

[ 02-11-2002: Message edited by: Mitzi ]

[klar]

Mitzi, As things get closer and closer to completion it seems that all the lights start to go off one after another until you feel you in the total darkness. It is times like this that you look at all your friends and relatives that are there for you to help you keep your spirits high or at least on the upbeat. It is tooo easy to get caught in the downward spiral and let the sea of darkness wash over you and make you feel down. It takes a strong person to look at all life throws at you and laugh or enjoy it. I think you have a good strong base of supporters who will help you get through any tough times that are in the coming weeks. Just hang in there and remember we are pulling for you.

Klar

[Mitzi]

oops! I meant to post this in Family, sorry!
Somehow, I know we will make it through all this. I am just so emotionally tired though. I figured there were some things our son wan't telling us about his surgery and pried it out of him tonight. He will have to be in ICU, with probes in his brain, restrained for up to a WEEK. He will be restrained to control any seizures so his hands won't hit the wires. It just is unreal to me....I know this will all be worth it but this will be such an ordeal for him.

[Joseph]

We all with you and praying for you and your family Mitzi. Try and hang in there. I'm kind of loss for words other than saying we praying for you. Remember even though it sounds likes so much God never gives you more than you can handle. And you are a strong woman because you are handling it.

[Mitzi]

Just barely, Joseph.....I feel like I'm breaking in two! This is really horrible stress.....I mean, my only child is undergoing a very serious brain surgery, maybe 2 brain surgeries. I really am worried almost sick. But, I'm trying!

[klar]

I know it seems like your going to break into two and I know that a lot of stress is very hard to cope with. Something I have found to be relaxing is to play a computer game that you can kill little creatures or go into the basement and hang a punching bag from the ceiling and work out your fustrations. I think you can find a way to help you vent some of the stress out of you and still maintain a nice outward coolness that will help your son relax as he knows you are handling it. I know it is not a easy thing but with all of us here hoping the best for you I know you can do it.

Klar

[Don]

I'll be praying for you AND your family Mitzi. You just have to keep plugging along, one day at a time. My step daughter in law went through a brain surgery several years ago. It was terrible at the time, but she is completely back to herself now.