Last week, I offered up some of my frustration on this blog. I had hoped that it would allow me to move past it so that I can emotionally support my family on this journey. Well, it worked. Thanks for letting me get it off my chest.
I have come to realize that, had G been born in yesteryear, he would be a sick kid who would not likely survive childhood. BUT he was born in the modern day, with extremely successful, lifesaving open heart operations. He has a real shot at a normal life. Our surgeon is among the best in the world. Modern medicine is a miracle.
Since we live in Canada, we don't have to take out a mortgage to pay for the surgery. We just have to keep on paying our taxes and MSP. There are even subsidies to help us cover costs of travel to Vancouver. All because society decided that a baby with heart disease causes enough stress for mom and dad, who don't need to worry whether or not they will afford groceries ever again. Thank you, society. I will never again complain about MSP premiums.
Right now, G is snoring away in my lap. How lucky we are to have each other.
And that is exactly IT! :)
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