One year ago...
Our home was filled with the sweet sounds of an infant and young toddler- lots of crying.
October 24 marked the anniversary of Hunter's treadmill accident.
Yup, kids can receive third degree friction burns from the treadmill... Hunter's fingers were burned down to the bone.
October 30 marks the anniversary of his skin graft surgery.
It was a sad day, because no parent ever wants to see their child in hospital garb. It was a scary day, because we didn't know how it would go, or how he would react when he woke up... It was a good day, because it meant we were getting it fixed. No more scrubbing my two-year-old's burning flesh while he begged "please don't hurt me, mommy."
It was a day to be grateful for all those blessings we often take for granted, such as parents living close & being willing to help, medical insurance & especially modern medicine.
It was also a day to be grateful for those blessings we sometimes aren't aware of, like the angels who entertained my 9-week old baby for hours and hours on end. Seriously, Kye would have to sit in his car seat day after day, for hours in a row, while we traveled to the U for burn therapy.
I'm so grateful that not-so-lovely experience is behind us! Now that all is officially said and done, I'm happy to say I learned a lot from it.
All the docs at the burn unit have mentioned what an amazing, fast, MIRACULOUS recovery Hunter has had- The Priesthood Power is real- I KNOW it's because of the many blessings he had! I also know we have a loving Father in Heaven who is aware of everything we're going through- & we have a Savior who has already taken our burdens, if we just ask...
So, although I would never wish a burned child on anyone, I am grateful for the strengthening of my faith that came from it... I'm also thankful it wasn't much worse- He's happy, healthy, and has full use of his fingers! Hooray!
Our home was filled with the sweet sounds of an infant and young toddler- lots of crying.October 24 marked the anniversary of Hunter's treadmill accident.
Yup, kids can receive third degree friction burns from the treadmill... Hunter's fingers were burned down to the bone.October 30 marks the anniversary of his skin graft surgery.
It was a sad day, because no parent ever wants to see their child in hospital garb. It was a scary day, because we didn't know how it would go, or how he would react when he woke up... It was a good day, because it meant we were getting it fixed. No more scrubbing my two-year-old's burning flesh while he begged "please don't hurt me, mommy."It was a day to be grateful for all those blessings we often take for granted, such as parents living close & being willing to help, medical insurance & especially modern medicine.
It was also a day to be grateful for those blessings we sometimes aren't aware of, like the angels who entertained my 9-week old baby for hours and hours on end. Seriously, Kye would have to sit in his car seat day after day, for hours in a row, while we traveled to the U for burn therapy. I'm so grateful that not-so-lovely experience is behind us! Now that all is officially said and done, I'm happy to say I learned a lot from it.
All the docs at the burn unit have mentioned what an amazing, fast, MIRACULOUS recovery Hunter has had- The Priesthood Power is real- I KNOW it's because of the many blessings he had! I also know we have a loving Father in Heaven who is aware of everything we're going through- & we have a Savior who has already taken our burdens, if we just ask...
So, although I would never wish a burned child on anyone, I am grateful for the strengthening of my faith that came from it... I'm also thankful it wasn't much worse- He's happy, healthy, and has full use of his fingers! Hooray!
