Saturday, January 18, 2014

Good Job!


I walked into the bathroom this morning while Diego was taking a shower.  He asked, “Mom, would I be dead today if I didn’t have my heart surgeries?”  My reply, “No, Diego you would not be dead today without your surgeries.”  He followed that with, “Would I be able to play soccer?”  “Diego, we don’t know for sure what would have happened, but eventually you would have been very limited in your ability to play soccer.”  Diego replied, “Good job, Mom.  Thank you”. 

I was immediately reminded of the night, pre-double switch that Diego was on an emotional rollercoaster ride of negative and horrible emotions full of anger, fear and anxiety.  In that moment, I was not convinced that I was making the right decision for my son.  There were so many factors that helped me get through that fear.  The most important were my family, friends and God.   I had no way of knowing what the outcome would be.  

Diego gave thanks to me, but I have to give the gratitude first and foremost to God.  Followed by, Dr. Paul Gehring.  One day, I’ll be ready to tell the full story, but for now…Dr. Gehring, I tip my hat to you.  God Bless, thank you and good job!