Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Doll House

My niece went back to the hospital yesterday, fighting it all the way. There is still no sure diagnosis. The doctors are waiting for a test to come back positive or negative, they are waiting. Her parents' hearts are in shreds. Last night, after my cousin left her daughter 's room, after she exited the elevator into the hospital lobby, the sobs burst from her. Where was her husband at that moment, I asked her, hoping in the question that she had some comfort nearby. He was holding her, she said, and he was crying too.
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12 comments:

  1. ElizabethDecember 18, 2013 at 12:12 PM

    Oh, Angella. I don't know what to say. How terrible for all of you. Sending love.

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  2. ~ellen~December 18, 2013 at 1:13 PM

    Oh no, Angella. I'm so sorry.

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  3. Vesuvius At HomeDecember 18, 2013 at 1:23 PM

    They are all in my heart, and you as well. All my love.

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  4. KristinDecember 18, 2013 at 1:50 PM

    This is heartbreaking. Please let the doctors figure it out and be able to do something.

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  5. Maggie MayDecember 18, 2013 at 2:40 PM

    I'm so sorry. The fear for a child, the worst fear. Let us know how she is doing.

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  6. Ms. MoonDecember 18, 2013 at 5:14 PM

    I lit a candle for her and you know me- that's my most serious prayer.
    I've been holding her in my heart all day.

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  7. NancyDecember 18, 2013 at 6:00 PM

    Angella! (sigh)

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  8. Candice FrederickDecember 18, 2013 at 10:41 PM

    praying for your family...

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  9. AnonymousDecember 18, 2013 at 11:45 PM

    This is so sad to hear. I can imagine her parents are frightened. I will keep your family in my prayers. Sweet Jo

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  10. susan t. landryDecember 19, 2013 at 8:32 AM

    i can't get this out of my mind. i read it last night...and couldn't think of anything to say. i am so scared and worried for your niece and her family and you. all i can do is let you know i am here, and offering whatever possible measure of hope and comfort. xo susan

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  11. AnonymousDecember 19, 2013 at 8:59 PM

    I had something similar happen with my daughter five years ago. She is fine now, but I am scared it will come back. We don't know for sure what caused it. I have walked in her mother's shoes and my heart breaks for her. Now my mother's dementia is suddenly worse and she is in and out of psychosis. I'm a hot mess, but settling in to my new reality - my mom is not going to get better. So much heart ache in the world, but finding joy is still possible. ~ Your faithful reader and huge fan, Laura

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  12. Nerd GirlDecember 23, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    Praying for immediate diagnosis and healing for your niece. And comfort and strength for her parents and the rest of you all.

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