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I’m Leavin’ on a Jet Plane,

blog-tulip.jpgAnd one of my children is sick. Why is it when a mother tries to leave town, she or one of the children usually gets sick? The Diva has been listless for days, but still attending school. This morning, I made her stay home, and she fainted, hitting her head, and jamming her finger and knee. The Diva faints when she’s really sick or badly hurt. Now, the poor thing is both.

When, she passed out, I was at my mother’s house. Mom is better, but still needs help. I picked up some prescriptions for her. Thinking the Diva was safe at home without me, I stayed and talked with my aunt and uncle who traveled from Missouri to perform some household repairs. My cell phone rang, and I couldn’t get to it in time. When Mom’s phone rang moments later, I knew there was a problem.

Several cases of mononucleosis have been diagnosed at the grade school level, but I don’t know about the Diva’s school. I vacillate between thinking it is mono and hoping instead, it’s just a minor virus. All morning I’ve debated about taking her to the doctor. I did last time, and it was a sinus infection. She doesn’t want to go, and she’s taller than I am.
Sheesh . . . now, I will feel divided in Austin. I always feel this way when I leave town, which isn’t often, and yet . . .

After talking over going to the doctor with the Diva (she is fifteen after all,) she pinned her large emerald eyes on me and said “Mom, I’ll be fine. Dad will take care of me.”

My heart seized with love for this daughter of mine, who knows how important it is for me to go. She has a writer’s conference at school tomorrow, and she informed me she can’t miss it. It helps too to know HH will care for her and the others while I’m away. They understand my writer’s heart, and have given me wings to fly.

So, why do I still feel torn in two?

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3 April, 2008 By Dee Nash

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  1. Bonnie

    4 April, 2008 at 2:21 pm

    Just give in to the mother gene and know that you will be thinking about her while you are here in Austin, but that you have a great husband who is also a parent! I totally agree, the moment you buy a ticket out of town, a virus lays a target on your child!

    But think of all the beautiful wildflowers you can describe to her when you get home. Because they are blooming down here!

    Just think, Bonnie, if I hadn’t gone, I wouldn’t have met you. The wildflowers are wonderful.~~Dee

  2. Brenda Kula

    4 April, 2008 at 12:54 pm

    Because you’re a mother. Mine are fully grown. And you learn to let them spread their wings, and not even talk to them for a week or even more. But once a mother, always a mother. Try to enjoy yourself. You will get a phone call if you are truly needed.
    Brenda

    Brenda, you were right. She was fine in a day. I caught her virus though.~~Dee

  3. Lisa at Greenbow

    3 April, 2008 at 7:04 pm

    She is a mature 15. Good for her. This shows what a good Momma she has. Go, you have her blessing and
    you deserve to get away. I am sure your Husband can handle the home front. Bon Voyage.

    Thanks, Lisa. I wish you could have come too.~~Dee

  4. Sarah

    3 April, 2008 at 6:46 pm

    Aww hugs, these situations always seem impossible. I hope she is well soon and you can relax.

    Thanks, Sarah. She is getting better I think. I’ll relax once I get there.~~Dee

  5. deb

    3 April, 2008 at 5:56 pm

    I hate it when that happens. My guys are already gearing up to keep me home from our mg 08 conference. Hope you girl feels better.

    Deb, you’ve gotta go. We’ve got to show them we are complete women that are also mothers. 🙂 ~~Dee

  6. Kelly

    3 April, 2008 at 6:39 pm

    I’m sorry that she fainted, I believe that is a definite “Family Trait” though! I really am sorry, is she OK? Bless her heart. I hope she gets better.

    Try to enjoy your trip, I’m hope that she gets to feeling better soon.

    Hey Kelly, I think she’ll be fine. She’s resting. It IS a family trait, isn’t it? Thanks for coming by and commenting.~~Dee

  7. Robin

    3 April, 2008 at 4:46 pm

    I’m sure that it is frightening for you that she faints like that when she’s sick. I hope your daughter is feeling better soon and that you can relax and enjoy your trip.

    Robin, she’s done it off and on since she was three. It looks scary, and she often does it in church. I will relax once I step on the plane, and it lifts off. Thanks.~~Dee

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