[danilee]

I am so scared. I thought I was getting better, until yesterday all the DP is coming back. Then, just about an hour ago I get a call from my step-mom telling me my dad is in the hospital. They "think" he had a heart attack. She took him last night (dont know why it took so long to call me) ANYWAY, I am very close to my dad, and I am freaking out, DP big time, and now I have to fly to Chicago from dallas, and Im so scared, just me and my 2 yr old. I guess I am just posting, because I am very upset, and need some supportive words. You all help me so much, and now I need help again. Im so scared and I feel so selfish,because I feel so unreal and sick myself, while my poor dad is in the hospital hooked up to all the monitors. UGH. I HATE HATE HATE HATE THIS Disease, or WHATEVER it is. My anxiety is sky high also. I hope I can get through this. thank you for listening
Dani

 

[Sojourner]

I'm so sorry to hear this news. Most people are probably asleep, but I'm up now, so I wanted to respond because I see you've just posted your note.

Will this be the first time your 2-year-old has flown in an airplane with you? If so, or even if not, maybe you could focus on her experience while you are on this trip on the plane. What I mean is, think about her feelings and experiences with an eye toward writing what you remember of her expressions, things she may have said or asked, how she feels, what she liked, what she didn't like -- maybe even bring a notebook for just this purpose, writing down her reactions on the trip.

Because you cannot think about more than one thing at a time, you will only be able to focus on her.

I am praying for your father and for you and your child (son? daughter?).

You will be fine -- just distract yourself just like you distract your toddler when she gets into trouble (I'm going with "she" 'cause I have a feeling it's a girl).

Please report how things go. You will be fine -- just focus on the little one while you're in the skies.

 

[Lilymoonchild]

So, I'm just curious, do you think maybe it could have been some sort of telepathy thing that caused your dp to come back the same day your father had a heart attack? Some people might think that's a little silly of me to even think, but I'm always interested in that sort of phenomena. Hope the question doesn't sound insensitive....