I just dropped Ira off in the playroom at the feeding clinic. He wasn’t crying but then again he didn’t see me leave.
When we arrived this morning I was asked to undress Ira so the docs could get an accurate height and weight. He started crying at this very first action. Then I had to sit and feed him. I was asked how many times a day we feed him. I thought about lying about this but decided against it. Afterall, that’s why we’re here right? To get Ira eating? If he were eating at home I wouldn’t be sitting in New Jersey putting my son through all of this.
I dropped him off and won’t see him again until 4pm. I will watch him eat 3 times today but he won’t see me. He is in the hands of complete strangers for the rest of the day and I forgot to bring his blankie.
Before we left this morning Joe suggested we say a family prayer for Ira. Actually Sophia prayed and forgot to mention anything about Ira learning to eat. Oh well. I think Emmanuel-God with us-got the point.
7 responses so far ↓
Sue Young // May 13, 2008 at 11:15 am
sending up prayers for Ira! for all of you guys. hugs
Dana // May 13, 2008 at 1:52 pm
I’ve been thinking of you all day. I’ve been praying silent, little prayers for each of you.
I’m trying to lift my end of the burden as your sister in the Kingdom. . .can you feel it yet? I’ll try to lift more.
Denise Perkins // May 13, 2008 at 2:08 pm
Praying for you guys…for patience , strength, peace and great success.
kate // May 13, 2008 at 3:24 pm
Praying. What a big day.
Jina Hinson // May 13, 2008 at 4:53 pm
Me, too. Praying.
Mary Lou // May 13, 2008 at 7:59 pm
Hope it went well today, this is a big step. I know it is very hard for you, maybe harder for you than for Ira because you have to watch him suffer.
Praying for you all through this process.
–ML
Jodi // May 13, 2008 at 8:32 pm
I was thinking about you guys all day yesterday and today. How difficult it is to leave our little guys with strangers, even strangers well-qualified to be with them. It takes strength to make decisions to do what is best for the child, not easiest for the parent.
Well done, team Hays!
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