Jeremy and Connor
www.connorssong.blogspot.com
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I told the girls this morning that I’d like to start our day by making cards for a fellow Mama-blogger’s husband who was badly wounded last week in Afghanistan.
Katie nodded eagerly. “Is he a soldier just like Uncle Paul, Mama?” she asked. “Did he get hurt fighting for us?”
I explained that indeed, Mr Jeremy is an incredibly brave soldier, just like Uncle Paul. She touched my hand as I welled up. Gratitude comes out my eyes; I can’t help it. “It’s OK, Mama,” she said gently.
To Brooke, I simply said, “Honey, Mama has a friend whose husband got hurt. He is in the hospital. Could you make a card for him to help him get better?”
Her little eyebrows met in a furrowed point just above the bridge of her nose and her lips tightened into a pucker. She was almost a cartoon of concern. Autism means a lack of empathy? My ass.“Did he bumped his head?” she asked.
“No, honey,” I said. “He hurt his legs.”
“We would send him band-aids for his boo-boos,” she said.
“Oh, honey. That’s really nice, but he hurt his legs very badly.”
Her grimace deepened.
“It’s OK, baby,” I said. “He’s in the hospital with wonderful doctors. They are going to make him all better.”
“He would need band-aids,” she said with conviction. Jay-sus, Mama. The guy got hurt. He needs band-aids. Duh.
I promised her that we would send him some band-aids along with our cards.
I wonder how Jeremy feels about Hello Kitty, cause that seems to be all we’ve got in the band-aid closet. Hmm .. perhaps a trip to CVS is in order.
Please join us in sending cards and love to the McGuffey family. There is no way to truly acknowledge the unthinkable sacrifice that they have made on our behalf. There is no sufficient way to convey our gratitude for all that they have done and all that they will endure as Jeremy heals.
But letting them know that we are here and holding them in our hearts and prayers is at least a start.
Jeremy McGuffey care of Jessica McGuffey
PMB X108
10715 Valley Ave E
Puyallup, WA 98372
ed note (added 8/24/09) ~~ the band-aids made it!! http://connorssong.blogspot.com/2009/08/in-which-jer-gets-band-aids-for-his.html
I’m sure the Hello Kitties would do just fine.
xo
Comment by pixiemama — August 15, 2009 @ 10:02 am |
Love.
Comment by Michelle O'Neil — August 15, 2009 @ 10:07 am |
Skip CVS.
Just send the Hello Kitties, and your boundless love.
Comment by Carrie Link — August 15, 2009 @ 10:33 am |
Yeah, I’m pretty sure if he got a card from Brooke with some HK bandaids in side he might even need a tissue or two. Hell, I need some just thinking about it.
Would you puleeeeeez write a post or two that doesn’t make me well up?? Seriously, woman! XO
Comment by Niksmom — August 15, 2009 @ 10:23 am |
niksmom – funny stuff coming next week, i promise! xo
Comment by jess — August 15, 2009 @ 10:27 am |
Ursitti crew is on it! Tell Brooke I’ve got a whole container store plastic thingy filled with band-aids… We’ll send plenty.
Comment by Autismville — August 15, 2009 @ 11:19 am |
What a huge heart! Tell Brooke thanks for reminding us to stick to the basics. I’m sure a book of “Brooke-isms” would help many people put things in perspective!!!! =)
Comment by Kelli O — August 15, 2009 @ 1:18 pm |
I think the bandaids are a wonderful idea. Straight from the heart of a child, it will undoubtedly work wonders for his recovery.
Comment by mama edge — August 15, 2009 @ 4:56 pm |
So sweet! Of course Mr. Jeremy needs hello kitty band-aids! They are the very best kinds!
Comment by Megan — August 15, 2009 @ 9:10 pm |
I can just see Brooke’s furrowed brow. I think HK bandaids sent straight from Brooke’s concerned little heart are sure to make Mr. Jeremy feel better.
Comment by Kat — August 15, 2009 @ 8:53 pm |
Love that girl. I’m sure he will treasure those hello kitty band-aids!
Comment by rhemashope — August 16, 2009 @ 9:06 pm |