Sick people don't need grapes and sympathy, they need company.

However he feels; ...... sick, in pain, tired, Isaac has never once declined company. He makes do with me most of the time, or his Dad, sisters, the dog. We play cards, rub his back, talk rubbish, get beat at video games....  And that might be what he both needs and wants when he's throwing up, can't leave the bathroom, trying to keep down the terrible medicine. But the rest of the time (give us a call) the single nicest thing people could do is come and see him; parents with kids especially. 

It can be a lonely old business sometimes, feeling crappy. I might like a glass of wine and an adult conversation, or a chance to walk the dog and leave the house/hospital for the first time in days, and I know he likes to kick back and just be a kid for a bit. His friends have him giggling in a way that is unique to clusters of kids. 

You see, this is not like an acute illness that knocks your kid out for a few days. We don't know that this treatment will work. We don't know if we'll be back in hospital next week trying something else. And even if this passes, that something else won't take its place soon after. It's not been a bad year, but he hasn't been completely well all year either.... 

Having friends and family who make the time to come see him when he's been off school, or send him a card in hospital so he knows people are thinking of him, that really makes a difference. 

We don't need grapes, just people to play with (and chocolate maybe). And that includes his sisters too. 

His tummy seems a little better. He has eaten very little these last few days, looks a bit worn out, but hasn't complained at all (thank you Minecraft). 

He did say to me this morning 'why do I have to have this Mum?' and I was just about to reply, 'Oh Isey...' When he replied in an American drool 'is it cos of DEESE BALLS' and laughed his head off. I have no idea what that's from or means, but it perfectly sums up him, laughing in the face of a lot of crap. 

Boy done good. I love him so so much x