Posted by Laura Tubo July 13,2005
Survival of the fittest has
been the theme around here lately. The Bond Party went off without a hitch.
The hot tub was awesome. I bought plastic martini glasses for all the kids,
and Joey and his friends drank "martinis" (sparkling grape juice) in the hot
tub. It was quite the scene. It was a perfect day. It was a birthday I
wasn't so sure we'd get to this time last year. And, we certainly did party.
The survival came in the week following. Joey and I both ended up with
fevers and sinus infections. Joey also developed a swimmer's ear. Gina had
her stitches out and is doing well. In short, we are all on the mend. I
guess if you play, in our house, you eventually pay!!! Still, if it can be
fixed with a pill, we'll take it. Joey doesn't seem to mind these little
inconveniences.
That makes it easier for all of us to roll with it.
In fact, he is so full of energy and mischief, that I can't keep up with
him. He has developed a talent for making me laugh at the very moment he is
in trouble.
It is all I can do to keep a stern Mommy face. I find myself happy that he
is being such a rascal. I know this will catch up with me, but for now, I am
embracing each moment. He is my normal, sassy boy.
Tomorrow, I am going to the Neuroblastoma Conference in Chicago. I wasn't
able to attend last year as Joey was admitted to the hospital the day before
I was to leave. Although the topic will be heavy, I am looking forward to
going. I want to offer hope to others that miracles do happen. That is so
evident in my son. He asked me the other day if I want to die so I could see
Heaven. He said, "Mommy, Heaven is such a beautiful place! Don't you want to
see it?" Well, I see it each day here on Earth. Each day that I can laugh at
my son----rascal that he is----I get a glimpse of eternity with him. Til
next time....keep praying. And, please keep reading. I
know I'm not as regular....but I'm certainly as normal as ever. And, in this
house, normal means busy. I love you all.
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