Tonight's picture was taken in June of 2009. Mattie was recovering from a sternotomy, which removed 7 tumors that spread to his lungs. Asking Mattie to use a tradition spirometer to exercise his lungs wasn't going to happen! So Mattie's care team had no problem getting creative. This was one of the fun activities.... a big water basin, with a Lego pirate ship, an octopus and a soccer ball. The goal was to get Mattie to take deep breaths in order to move the boat and the ball!
Quote of the day: Two people, who were together once, are now strangers because of a pillar called betrayal. This is perhaps the saddest thing. ~ Warsan Shire
After my dad's physical therapy session this morning, I went grocery shopping. I have a two hour window to get things done after his session, because it leaves him wiped out. My mom was also very tired, so I settled them into their seats, with heating blankets (yes even in the summer), and I went on my way.
While driving, I had the radio on. They were having a throw back Thursday, and played Shania Twain's You're Still The One. Frankly I do not consider 1997, that much of a throw back, but okay, moving passed that notion, I actually listened to the lyrics on a whole new level today. Ironically I have heard this song many, many times over the years. But until now, with the lens of deep grief, betrayal, and abandonment, the lyrics absolutely got me. It was as if the song was written for me. If you don't know what on earth I am talking about, here is the official video of the song....................................
The lyrics that got to me were.................
They said, I bet they'll never make it, But just look at us holding on, We're still together, still going strong.
I maybe single, but I cling to the fact that I was a mom, I produced Mattie, and he and I will continue to go strong now and forever. Some bonds, even in death, can not be destroyed.
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