It has been such a long time since I've posted, and so much has happened since that last post, but since I don't have time right now to write about it, I thought I would just provide a brief update to give you all some relief from reading the sad post about Will when you check to see if I've updated my blog (be it weekly, daily, hourly) :)
But first, thank you all so much for the thoughtful comments and emails. It's amazing to see the amount of support that friends provide in times of grief.
The day after Will passed, I came down with a nasty cough. My mom and Mark also got it too. So we spent the last half of my parents' visit sad, sick and utterly exhausted. My mom amazed me, though, as she continued to cook, clean and play with Benjamin despite actually having pneumonia (which she was diagnosed with when she got home). I eventually also got diagnosed with pneumonia and had to take two rounds of antibiotics to fight it off, not to mention also fighting the nasty side affect of taking antibiotics without eating yogurt. :) I coughed so hard that I ended up bruising a rib, or pulling a muscle in my side, or something to that affect, so I also was taking some pretty strong pain meds to seek some comfort and try to continue to chase a 13-month old baby around. Fortunately, Mark had some time off and let me pretty much sleep and go to work, except for when he had to go to work himself. It was a difficult few weeks. We're still dealing with the aftermath of having our lives so out-of-order.
But then, I did get better, my ribs healed, and that nasty side affect went away - all in time for a glorious reunion with our friends in the midwest! We spent 7 days in two homes reuniting with my friends from high school, and Mark's friends from college. I hope to post some pictures and stories from these few days - it was such fun (although also somewhat exhausting chasing Ben around in two baby-free homes, along with the re-emergence of some sleep issues). And then we just finished with a fantastic two-day visit from my Dad.
So chin-up, life is good with the Griffiths. And we'll post more soon!
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There is nothing worse than being sick with a toddler in the home...So sorry that you've been ill, but glad you are doing better. I'm happy you had a good visit in Illinois...sorry we couldn't make it out. I would have loved to see you and Mark and meet little Benjamin.
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