Harrowing Experience

Dearest Phoebe,

last week this time, we were cramped up in the hospital ward as you came down with a slight respiratory tract infection. You were in danger of dehydration as you had stopped your fluid intake totally.
Hence, we had to check you into hospital and very soon, you were put on a intravenous drip to hydrate and energise your body that was weakened by high fever and vomiting!

Mummy had to cradle you in her arms as you two slept in the cot provided by the ward. It was really uncomfortable for Mummy as the cot was meant for toddlers; however, it was the only way to get you to sleep in such an unfamiliar environment. Hence, Mummy had to become a contortionist in order to lull you to sleep.

During your hospital, you were showered with gifts from your grandaunts, aunts and cousins when they visited. Though your hospital stay was just two days, you had been battling the infection for close to a week. It really felt like an eternity as Mummy and Daddy were really worn out by the nightly sponging sessions prior to your hospital admission.

I am so glad that you are in the pink of health now. As I said to Mummy earlier, it is trying times like these that will make us stronger. It is also times like these to make us not take our loved ones for granted for their care and unrelenting support.

Be good, stay healthy and smile pretty,
Daddy Dearest