Tonight's picture was taken in August of 2008. This was Mattie's first month in the hospital getting chemotherapy. With each hospital admission, I worked hard on decorating Mattie's room with the various gifts that his care team gave him. As you can see Mattie was surrounded on that admission by stuffed animals. Two of which were Scooby Doo animals sitting on his bed. Mattie loved Scooby Doo, and when a real life Scooby Doo walked into his room that day, he was simply besides himself with joy.
Quote of the day: It is in moments of illness that we are compelled to recognize that we live not alone but chained to a creature of a different kingdom, whole worlds apart, who has no knowledge of us and by whom it is impossible to make ourselves understood: our body. ~ Marcel Proust
I do think illness is a "creature of a different kingdom." Some illness are understood more than others, but those illnesses that seem chronic and debilitating are less appreciated. Especially when NO physical symptoms are seen. When I had the flu or sinus infection, people could relate to those issues. They are more common. But when I talk about debilitating headaches DAILY for 12 years, that is not only hard to wrap one's head around, but it seems impossible. Perhaps I am exaggerating. All I know is that the flu I had in February, has triggered some incredible headaches. Headaches that make functioning almost impossible.
Tonight's posting is short because my eyes and head need a break from the computer. Thankfully I head to the doctor tomorrow and hope to find some temporary relief. Without it, I just don't know how I can get anything done, which provides even more stress to my head and daily life.
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