Prepare yourselves… heavy topic today.  I think that being a kid is tough, it’s made even tougher when you are facing adversity.  A few years ago my husband was diagnosed with heart failure brought on by a virus.  It’s been a tough three years with a lot of ups and downs.  I worry the toll that it has taken on our eight year old.  It has been a rough few months for us including a couple weeks of him in the hospital, being flown to Texas for two surgeries, and then several trips to the ER.  As a mother I just want to protect our two boys from all that’s happening with their dad. 

We have had many blessings, but it does not change the fact that this situation frankly sucks for all of us.  It’s hard for an eight and three year old to process that their dad has to be in the hospital.  They immediately become fearful (and so do I). 

My biggest tip for dealing with adversity and kids is keeping the line of communication open.  There are days when my oldest son wants to talk about it, and there are days when we just need to run around and be normal.  He needs assurance that things will work out, and that’s what I can provide.  My children are growing up knowing that life is precious and everyday should count. 

lot’s of love…vintage virgo