Thursday, November 21, 2019

Wandering Along the Path: Right Speech

I went to the pediatrician with my daughter-in-law yesterday, and it was a nice time to chat and get to know each other a bit better.  Usually, it's all about instructions for my grandson, and rushing off to work.  Her mother has a medical problem and has already had other serious problems, so she's worried about her, but luckily will see her next week, when she, my son and the baby fly there for Thanksgiving.  The wheezing sound my grandson was making turned out not to be in his lungs, but I assured her that it's always worth checking, and you never know what is serious or not.  Wheezing sounds scary.  I remember croup, and how terrifying it was when my kids had it.  These little beings are so fragile, and the responsibility so great, that just having some moral support is important.  I'm impressed she let me come with her.  First she said no, but then changed her mind at the last minute.  I, too, have no trouble helping people but lots of difficulty asking for help.  I knew the effort it took for her to ask.

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