Bethany Wilson

August 9, 2008 bethanywilson

August 9, 2008

This week was the one-year anniversary of Bethany’s last day in the hospital. The kids kept teasing her that she must be married if she was having an anniversary, so we decided to call it “Happy One Year Out.” We had a very low-key celebration–just some treats like the ones we served her friends at Primary Children’s a year ago (Ring Pops, Laffy Taffy, and cookies). We didn’t even have the whole family here, just a few. We just wanted to mark the day.

The world has gone on with life, and it should. We have a great desire just to be normal. We can never forget what we have been through, because it has changed us. But sometimes we can go several days without even thinking about the ordeal. Then some small thing will trigger a memory of what we were doing this time last year, and we have a sober moment. We’re so glad to be at this end.

We are beginning to recover financially. Our portion of the health-care bill was almost enough to buy a car, despite the fact that it was only one-half of one percent of the total amount. We have been visiting the hospital clinic every two months, which is a $700 charge, with our payment at about $90. Thankfully, the doctor only wants to see her quarterly now.

Happy One Year Out, Bethany!