Good tidings all around and The Phone Call

Little Benny is doing great! My little princess has gained all her health back--temperature is still around 99 but it is not going above 100 which is very good news for us. Thank you everyone for your prayers/good wishes/good karma and for the overall love that you sent our way. The past two days have been a bit difficult but your emails and phone calls let us know that we were not alone. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts...we needed the support and you all reached out to us and touched us.

I just don't understand how something so important could have fallen through the cracks of my brain--Febrile Seizures, I think I shall have a serious talk with my pediatrician next time I go visit him. I think first time Mom's should be told about something of the kind. Although the doctor's claim it doesn't have an impact on the child's future, it for sure has an impact on the parents, a little preparation would have been appreciated on my part. It really scared us to death...at least it did me.

   

I am still watching every move she makes--I am not leaving her alone climbing the steps nor am I jumping in the shower for a quick cleaner-upper. The experience left me with a bad taste and  it will probably stay with me forever.

But, let's leave the unpleasant experiences behind us and focus on more happy things...like yarn, or in my case my phone call.

Today at around 11pm, I had a phone call. An international phone call to be exact. It was my sister. You may recall that she emailed me about a year ago and then she never emailed me back nor responded to my emails. Well, she called. She called me at the most unexpected moment and it brought so much happiness to my life. She spoke to my little Benny too. It is the first time that I have heard her voice in over 23 years! It was wonderful! She was laughing, I was laughing, and I could hear my voice in hers...my squeaky-mouse-like voice. I didn't cry because I think I ran out of tears over the weekend, but my heart was jumping from joy at hearing her voice. We talked about my other 2 sisters, her children, and their children, my children and how her baby was sick recently and about little Benny going to the ER. We connected! We were so happy chatting that she didn't realized that she didn't give me her phone # and her phone card finished when we were in mid-sentence. I tried calling back but the phone number that my cell phone had was from the phone card. Bummer!! Very big and absolute bummer! But--I got online and I found my Dad's phone number. I will be making the awkward phone call to him tomorrow morning and see if he can provide me with her number. Who knows, I may even get to have a conversation with my Dad.

My heart is full of joy: my little ones are safe, my dear sister called after an entire year of waiting for her email and she said my other sisters would like to talk to me, and I may even get to talk to my Dad. Dare I dream and wish that I may go to Mexico and see them again...how wonderful a meeting that would be.

Comments

[Mozemen]

Thanks for the card. What great news about your sister! I hope you do get Mexico to see them again--family is really important.
They never tell moms abut febrile seizures in advance. Why worry their dear little heads? Then it happens to your kid and you think your baby's dying....

[margene]

You are so sweet to think of sending a card when your life is so busy and full. It's great to hear the little one has improved and that you had the gift of a conversation with your sister. May it happen again soon.

[KnitPastis]

I was so touched that you would take the time out to send me such a touching card with everything you are going through. Thank you so much!
Here's to your blessings continuing, that you will be able see your sister and all goes well talking to your dad. Glad to hear Benny's temp is down.

[Scoutj]

I thank you for the card too. You are so sweet. I hope the phone call goes well today.
xo

[Isabelle]

That is lovely news Isela. We can really feel your joy!

[Denise]

yeah it is soo good to see that you are bouncing back! I was getting a little worried! So good that you heard from your sister!

[Stitch-n-Snitch]

I guess I have a good Dr. because I remember being told about Febrile Seizures. Maybe I read about them somewhere, though. I'm so glad you're all well!

[Amy]

Wonderful news all around!

Amy

[Becky]

Yes, wonderful news! I'm very happy for you.

[Brenda]

Hi Isela. Thankyou for the ecard. How sweet you are. I am happy that you sister called! Hopefully you will be able to establish contact with them, that's so important. I live overseas in Egypt and I have Vonage. I can call my mom and family in Brooklyn with a very low monthly fee. Maybe if you can, you can look into it. Say good-bye to high priced international calls. Anyway, my hubby is coming and he is bringing me some knitting looms, notions and sock yarn as well as other kinds. I can't wait. Lots of warmth from the Egyptian sun(on this side of the world)Brenda

[Mary]

I'm so happy everything's going well for you now. Congrats on everything!!!

[Jennifer]

Thank you for the e-card. I'm so glad that your little one is recovering. Children really are our hearts walking around.

I'm so happy that you got to talk to your sister. I hope that you get to speak with your family some more.

[BethC]

Another thanks for the card! and what a great, happy post!!

[Lynda]

How wonderful! I love when God gives us little pieces of joy like that.

[Genevieve]

I am so happy to hear your little girl is doing well! I've never commented on a blog before, but this is great news so I had to jump in :) That kind of thing is so scary, I've been there, not with kids but friends, and you just feel so helpless. So happy that she's recovering! I also wanted to say thank you for all the work you do on the loom groups, you do great things! Best wishes to you and your family :)

[Denise]

You are amazing! In the midst of all this, you sent thank you cards to your readers. That's out of this world. I am so glad your family is going to be okay.
And what a blessing to suddenly hear from your sister!
Things are looking up for you - that's so good for you.
I hope that you do get to talk to your father and everything goes very well.

[Kansas A]

Great news Islea, I'm so glad everything is going okay. I don't know the circumstances regarding your sister and Dad but I remember when my Dad was alive and he would say to people who said they were not speaking to their Mom, Dad, etc., "I sure wish my Mom was alive so I could not speak to her." He didn't mean it but just wanted to get the person to realize once that person is gone, they are gone from our lives forever. Life is too short and family is too important to create the barriers we do...I wish I could have told my Dad one more time, just how much I loved him :)

[Cookie]

Thank you for the card. I'm so glad that ya'll are doing well and starting to relax a bit. What a wonderful and well-timed surprise call. I hope it's the first of many.

[Tracey Carsto]

I am so happy to hear that she is better, and there was an explanation for what happened. You are right, this should be in the child health books so you know what is going on as that is what causes the most worry.

You and you family continue to be in my prayers. :)

P.S. I'm so happy you were able to talk with your sister. I hope you will all be able to visit soon. :)

[Tracey]

It should have been I sending you a card, dear sweet Isela. You are the one that has touched my life, spreading so much happiness! Thank you so much!

I'm glad you were able to talk to your sister after so many years, that is so wonderful! If you get to talk with your dad, I hope things go well! And I hope you get the chance to talk to your other sisters too!!!!! *hugs*

[Sarah]

Thank you Isela for the lovely card! I'm glad Benny is happy and well! How exciting to talk to your sister again:) What a special call! I hope you get many more from your other sisters!!!!!

[Jeannie]

I am so happy that your baby girl is feeling better. I know you are loving her up extra good.

You are so sweet - sending the e-card.

That is such happy news about your sister. I hope you get to see her soon.

Now - BREATHE. Go ahead, take a deep breath and relax for a minute. It will do you good.

Huggz!

[sandy]

What a roller coaster ride you have been on for the last couple of days! :)
I'm glad you got the wonderful chance to connect with your sister. I'm sure she will call back and then first thing, you can get her contact info!
Your Princess is adorable! Thank goodness for good health! And Benny? The cutest boy!
xo

[sandy]

thank you for the card. I am so happy your little one is better.

[Joy]

Thank you so much for the card. It brightened my day a bit. My son is now sick with the stomach flu spreading across the USA. (He's 26 months old.) I have a four month old daughter that I am scared is going to get it too. It is wonderful that you have made a connection with your sister again. I know how it is to have family on the other side of the world. I have never met my husband's family, all except for two cousins whom are brother and sister, and the female cousin's daughter, which was a baby at the time. We used to use the computer wiht a camera to see each other, but the camera broke... Now my husband buys a phone card once a week to talk to them... I don't speak their language either, so it is hard on me.
Glad to have you brighten my day and to see yours was brightened as well!
Joy