Dear Medical Professional, You will ask about his medical history, And I will repeat the story I have told 100 times or more, The details fine tuned to the essentials I know you need: He was born full term, He has a 7 year old brother who is fit and well, He is allergic to penicillin. You will ask me what happened, And I will answer: He is 6 years old. He wasn't breathing for 7 minutes. I gave him mouth to mouth. I will hand over a careful typed piece of A4 paper. It will tell you his hospital number, The things he is allergic to, A list of medications and doses. You will take it and smile. You'll tell me I make your job easier. I will stand calm, And in control. You see my demeanour, my hospital bags packed and ready, And you say, You've done this before. I'll nod and say many times. But remember this; That 6 year old is my baby. That boy with the oxygen, And the wires, And the tubes, Is my son. I watched him turn bl
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A very Happy Birthday to H xx A lovely post full of posiive attitude, H has the best Birthday Present ever..his family.
ReplyDeleteA very Happy Birthday to H xx A lovely post full of posiive attitude, H has the best Birthday Present ever..his family.
ReplyDeleteHappy, happy birthday H, may you have many more and continue to surprise and delight your family :D
ReplyDeleteThanks Anne, that's very kind. Blue sky- I have no doubt any more that he will continue to surprise and amaze us. Thank you both for your kind birthday wishes. Xxx
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