A Falling House of Cards

 

 

If it's not enough incorporating Hospice into our daily lives, we have a new medical emergency in our house. 

Sarah went to the doctor this week and the news was horrific. Her blood pressure over several days now is in hypertensive crisis range. Image of her back show chronic stress, inflammation and pain. She's entering treatment. 

We are shocked, worried and extremely dismayed as we make certain Sarah's taken care of at this very fragile time.  

So we literally stop. Pausing to evaluate what we need to do so that Clare doesn't lose both parents.

While the outpouring of love and people wanting to visit is nice, it is simply too much. 

The already fragile ecosystem that we have been able to maintain has shattered. And it is showing itself in very tangible ways through Sarah's health.

The irony being that my blood pressure and vitals remain perfect.

Sarah jokes about adopting some of my natural remedies.

Yet, somehow we are able to take our physical ill bodies to Clare's school for the most delightful international night. 

Che dances and sings with her friends as Sarah and I hold hands while gripping my scooter.

"Why do our bodies punish us so much when we are just trying to be good people?" Sara's dearest friend writes. 

We find ourselves pushing through this sentiment this week while pulling back into our safe little cocoon.

Hoping we can still find joy after we take time to reset. 

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My Celebration of Life delightfully lingers but is coming to an end. Help me make sure Sarah and Che will be fine without me.  

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