Confession Time:
I’m a bit of a scaredy cat mother – I terrify easily. I’m afraid of everything, especially when it involves my children. I’m better than I used to be – I was an absolute mess when the kids were babies, but still I fear the worst. Whenever the kids have a fever, I am a particular wreck. Never one to show it on the outside for fear of actually scaring the kids or annoying the husband, I’m an absolute mess on the inside. Only when the kids are healthy again, do I breathe a much anticipated sigh of relief.
April 25th was World Meningitis Day, so Urban Moms asked if I would like to post about Meningitis and an accompanying video. After I watched it, I felt that it was really important to share. It’s about a family touched by Meningitis – a nine year old boy who went from “perfectly normal to deathly ill” within a day. Keaton had Meningitis – he was in the hospital for months, lost both limbs to amputation, and had many skin grafts on his arms.
Before this video, I have to admit that I knew nothing about Meningitis. It’s a shocking story, and for me, absolutely frightening. Thankfully, Keaton survived and at 15, lives a happy and full life. Please take a moment and watch the video:
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That’s awful. What a heartbreaking story but I’m so glad he is doing well. That is a very scary thing to go thru. I have 3 kids and now I want to make sure they are vaccinated. Thanks for posting this.
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Oh that really is scary!
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