How Do We Begin?

Lately, Blaine has been having some difficulties with his Multiple Sclerosis. Some have been scary, what the heck, they are all scary but others have been just the day to day problems. Unfortunately, Sam has been a witness to a couple of them and has grown up enough to know what is normal and what is not. Before the simple answer of, "Daddy, is okay. Please don't worry." has turned into...well..I'm not sure what to say. We have tried the bare basics but bless his heart, he wants to know more and more.

How do I begin to explain to our dear little boy what MS is. Blaine and I have both said that there are going to be days that Dad isn't going to be able to "rough house", days that Dad is really tired, and days where Daddy needs to go see the doctor. Sam, however, wants to know why, how come and all the nitty gritty details. Personally, I would rather have the birds and the bees talk with him than the MS talk. For those who know me, that's a big dang deal!

Today, I was finally able to find information on how to talk to children about this horrible disease and hopefully that will help. I did read several times to include the child into the therapy process so tonight Sam gave Blaine his shot.

I had such mixed feelings. First, I was heart broken that Sam has to deal with this $%#% at all. Nobody should have to deal with this...ever. Second, I was so proud of him. He was a trooper and now wants to give Blaine his shots everyday. Third, I was so happy that we have a little boy that is as caring as he is.

 He was so thrilled that he is "helping" Dad that he called Grandma Jones tonight to tell her that he is going to be a nurse like her so he can make Dad better.That started the tears! I could barely talk to Grandma enough to tell her why the sudden interest. I told her what was going on with Sam asking a whole bunch of questions and how devastated I was that we had to even have this conversation. I was crying, Grandma was crying over both her sweet little boys and then true to Grandma Jones form, she flipped a switch and said, "Okay, that's enough. Now buck up. Tell those boys I am proud of them and quit your crying. I can't fix it over the phone." Gotta love her!

So for now, we will take baby steps in introducing Sam to MS. How exactly? I'm not sure but just one question at a time. Which brings me to the question, "Does anyone need a "birds and bees talk"? I'll trade ya! I am truly kidding!