It has been officially TWO WHOLE MONTHS without antibiotics
or steroids in our home! While I
understand that two months may not seem like something to celebrate for some,
for our beautiful boys we are beaming with happiness!
Our precious little dragon trainer and busy bee were very,
very busy playing over the weekend and celebrating their in-between-birthdays
party. They played outside with their friends all day. Sadly, we always know with our oldest child
that allowing him a day outside will often be followed by a week or possibly
two weeks on steroids, nebulizer treatments, antibiotics, hot teas, Vics on his
feet, and even moodiness from the medications.
So, WHY (!!!!?!?!?!?!!!!) do we allow him to play outside?
Can you even imagine an existence of not being able to play
outside in this amazing world? Can you
imagine not being able to share with your child the wonder of a small
caterpillar climbing a mighty oak and telling them the secret of how they
become a beautiful butterfly? Can you
imagine not sharing the squeal of excitement when it is raining outside and
their rain boots slosh through the puddles?
Or never be able to share the beauty and promise of God’s gift of a
vibrant rainbow? Can you fathom a
childhood looking from the window and only knowing the outside world from
within? I cannot imagine it. Trying to think about it makes me feel claustrophobic
and deeply sad.
Playing outside is normal.
I would even argue it is vital to enhance your health. Sadly, our brave little dragon trainer is
allergic to oak, pine, and other trees…. therefore we deal with asthmatic
issues after some time in the great outdoors.
I have mentioned this previously as well; it is a very difficult
balancing act trying to raise medically fragile children. My motherly instinct is to protect their
physical well being- period. Yet, there
is a beautiful, blossoming little spirit that has to be nurtured as well. This little personality is equally important
to my children’s well being.
So, we allow it, we encourage it, and we accept that there
are times when a breathing treatment afterwards is necessary. Sadly, we also know that it could lead to antibiotics
or steroids as well.
I just pray that while I am trying to nurture that growing personality,
the pollen count is not too high, and the mean fire ants do not come out to
play.
That is spectacular!!! I also have a little one with severe allergies and asthma. Every little stretch from the old "record" without steroids bursts and antibiotics is a win to celebrate!
ReplyDeleteKendra- Thanks so much for you comment! It is such a challenge sometimes keeping the delicate balance of their emotional needs and physical needs in check. Two months has definately been one of the longest stretches I can remember! Thanks for the support! Please, reach out if you ever have a need!
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