My son...

Yesterday morning Johnny was scheduled for his Senior Portraits and I wasn't going to go (because I wasn't feeling terrific), but I decided that this was an important day which may require a mother's assistance, so I did. Wow, what a handsome young man he has turned out to be. It was neat watching him with the photographer because although he can't stand a lot of attention and surely doesn't like to have a bunch of pictures taken, he was very mature and just a great kid.

Johnny proceeded to go to football practice and a couple hours in, we got a phone call at home from the coach..., "it appears that your son may have separated his shoulder" was all that I heard. We jumped in the car and rushed down to the school. I've never seen Johnny in so much pain and it hurt me to the core to hear him wince in pain as we hurried to the hospital. One look at him and they rushed him in. I automatically took control and went with him, not even discussing with John as to which parent should accompany him during this stressful situation. Looking back now, I feel bad, but it sure made me feel whole again as I was there for my son during his time of need. We sat in the emergency room for 3 1/2 hours, but it was well worth it. They shot him up with lots of morphine and after x-rays to see that he hadn't broken anything, they started the procedure of placing his shoulder back in the socket. They had him lay on his stomach (which was VERY painful) but as soon as he did, his arm swung right back into place on it's own! The doctor was delighted that he didn't have to cause more pain to him, and Johnny was thrilled that it was all over. He said that he felt relief immediately and that his pain level went from off the charts to a 1 on a scale of 1 to 10. We brought him home (still doped up on morphine) and put him to bed :) He's got an Orthopedic appointment this morning and hopefully he won't be out of football the entire season.

Today I am THANKFUL that I was there for my son when he needed his mom the most ♥

Peace to you all ♥ Love, Genie