Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Fissures

Torticollis confirmed.

The doctor is trying to get us into physio at the hospital, but she was not optimistic about how long it would take. I talked to a few people with experience/knowledge in this area and they suggested trying a chiropractor first, so we're taking Tyler in tomorrow to try it out.

I have no idea how serious or not Tyler's state is so I'm trying hard not to get worked up until I know something more concrete.

I have nowhere to vent my frustrations. I have no anger towards Tyler as he has done nothing but be the sweetest boy in the whole world. Mitch is a wonderful dad who cares for him and me. The doctors would be my main lightning rod, but really...the system is the system. There's nothing I can do about them not noticing it. You know, something about them being busy noticing his heart condition??
I know this isn't my fault so it does no good being frustrated inwards. God is faithful and good and does not deserve my anger. But I am angry. I feel it spilling through cracks in my life as steam finds it's way through fissures around a volcano. I have this intense need to protect Tyler and am being shown yet again that I really am not in control whatsoever. Trust trust trust. Okay fine. I trust that God will care for Tyler and hold us together. But why do we need to be put in this position again? Did I not learn my lesson the first time? Is this about me?

Torticollis is not that big of a deal and I know that. I know of a few babies who have had it and are totally fine now. It's just that it's one more thing to gear up for. More appointments, more time spent trying to fix/adjust Tyler's little body.

I get annoyed when people fish for things like compliments, but at this point in time I could use your encouragement so I'll just say that straight out. Any words of encouragement would be appreciated. I don't care if I know you or not. Words held us up so much before, and I need it again.

2 comments:

  1. Uggghhh. Sorry, sweetie. I'll be praying for you and Mitch and Tyler.

    Something I've found comforting over time, especially in those times what I've felt so fragile is Isaiah 42:3: "A bruised reed He will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not scuff out. In faithfulness he will bring forth justice." Take comfort in that.

    I love you.

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  2. Oh man, Josie... I wish so much that Tyler (and you and Mitch) would get a break from all the doctors and treatments. You're a wonderful mother and I truly admire how you've been dealing with everything since March. I admire that you still trust God, even when it's one thing after another. Here's hoping physio/chiropractors make things move along quickly and that everything is right in your world soon.

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