Prayers Of A Child

4/15/2012

Oscar continues to remain in the tub, 99% of the time.  We do let him out multiple times per day to empty his bladder; however, he attempts to walk with his front legs and we want to minimize his movements at this point.  Not to mention he has no bowel or bladder control and the accidents are severe and frequent. 

In the tub, Oscar does not like to lay directly on the pee pad; therefore, I put them underneath the top layer of towels.  His is constantly having accidents and I change his bedding about once per hour.  I am doing approximately 2 loads of laundry just for him not to mention all the additional laundry a family of four makes. 

Between working full time, taking care of two children a paralyzed dog, running a household, keeping up on chores and spending time with my husband I am exhausted at the end of the day and begin to question if we made the right decision or made a $3000 mistake. 

I am grateful for the fact that I work from home which allows me to give Oscar the around the clock care that he requires at this point.  I am not sure it would be possible otherwise.

At dinner, Elaina prayed and she said a special prayer for Oscar.  As a mother, it just melted my heart to hear her innocent voice say, "Dear God, please bend down and heal Oscar's legs and help him to walk again."  While I want Oscar to walk so badly, I now want Oscar to walk to show my daughter that God heard her prayer and answered. What a perfect opportunity to teach her the power of prayer.  Not sure if God answers "pet prayers", but I am sure he heard her sweet little voice tonight.