Since Izzie’s corrective surgery in Aug 2013, she has been kept out of hospitalisation. Instead, she seems to need a visit to the PD due to phlegm congestion which causes loud breathing every month starting May 2014 when she went to childcare. This cycle of falling sick and taking 1-2 weeks to get well and then falling sick again 2 weeks later has taken a toll on me. Every time she falls sick, I ask myself should I go part time or quit my job completely to take better care of her.

Last month when she took two weeks MC, I “slipped”… I felt like I was at crossroads. Part time wasn’t the solution because if she is sick, I will need to take care of her the whole day. So it is a question of leaving the workforce. Now, I do know my capacity. I will go crazy being a full time stay home mom. So I made a decision to grit my teeth and ask God for grace and brace through these 2 years. Someone spoke faith into me that day when I slipped. “It is a temporary thing. She will outgrow this.” Faith exploded on the inside on me. I want to pray and confess the healing promise of God over Izzie. Step by step, I will conquer the giant ahead (persevere). Izzie will grow up to be strong and healthy.