The Hardships of a Parent

You know 32 months ago when I had the positive sign of a pregnancy test I never thought that parenting could be so rewarding yet so disappointing. Yes, I said dissappointing!! Through these 32 months that I have been a parent I have learned what works and what doesn't work. I have also learned that there will be times that you have exhausted all possibilities to make it better and yet it seems to get worse. Lauren hasn't been the most well child. I never know when she is going to get sick, well who does, but the GOOD LORD up above. You try to keep your child in this bubble so that nothing touches her such as germs but you can't. Lauren has an viral infection that has to "run its course". There is no antibiotic, no medicine to make her feel better and to me as a parent it stinks to see her not feeling well and not being able to do anything about it. Yet the rewarding part is, she seeks Ray and I and wants us just to hold her and it makes it all better, including the endless popscicles and icecream!!!!

The doctor told me today at her follow up visit to just pretty much let her get away with anything, well....I broke the rules and allowed her to pitch her tent in her room and watch the Little Mermaid, after her tv curfew had past. Needless to say it took her mind off of her ailments and she went right on to sleep, with HER Abbie right beside her watching to make sure I didn't need to be in there. Yes, Abbie is definitely the best watch dog. Anytime Lauren is sick, Abbie sleeps in Lauren's room, all night. The wrong cough or the wrong breath, Abbie will alert Ray and I. I have included a pic of Lauren and Abbie, it brings light to this whole situation!! Please just keep us in your prayers!!!!