Tweet and Meet

I had started compiling a list of things that I’ve learned since we were admitted into Children’s Hospital Boston, but this includes things leading up to Eve’s surgery:

• Never feel like you can’t ask the nurses and doctors questions (for anything)
• Wi-Fi is a Godsend at the hospital, for work, for family, for feeling like you’re still connected and not alone
• I’ve used my iPhone more than my laptop for the last 3 months, it has been a huge crutch for messaging and publishing
• I never thought we had it hard through this experience, and I’m continually reminded of this as we meet families who really do have it rough
• People’s compassion knows no bounds
• I’d like to forget about a lot of the things I’ve seen through this experience, but probably never will
• Getting messages from everyone, no matter how small, is a huge pick-me-up
• iTunes movie rentals have been a life saver (this also goes back to the hospital wi-fi point)
• I have a hard time showing emotion
• The medical staff has your best interests in mind, but you have a say in how most things are done
• Eve has more strength, determination, patience, etc… than I ever will