Poor Kenny. He came down with a fever Tuesday night and had a really sore throat. He had a fever all day yesterday and I couldn't find a doctor to take him to due to the icy conditions we're currently facing in North Texas. Last night he wanted to Jerry to read him a bedtime story and Jerry was happy to oblige. After the book Jerry kissed him goodnight, tucked him in and came back into the living room.
Kenny called him back into the bedroom. They talked for just a little while then Jerry came back. Then Kenny would call for him again. If he wasn't calling for him, he would come out to the living room to talk one of us for "just a minute". (Those of you who have tucked in children before I'm sure have played this game. Kenny's pretty smart and knew he could milk it a little longer as Jerry and I both feel really bad for him since he's sick.)
Now I have to go back 6-8 months before I can finish the rest of the story....
I was in the kitchen making dinner when Jerry got home from work. He was running a little late due to a meeting that had run a little long.
A few nights earlier I had seen one of the mailers he receives from Kay's Jeweler's for being a frequent customer :o) (Yes, I'm a lucky girl!) I had noticed one of their amazing promotions where you can choose one of their two options for a great price. One of the items was a GORGEOUS sapphire ring. So I gave him a subtle hint.
Note: read subtle hint as sticking flyer under his pillow, putting it in his lunch box for him to see the next day, taping in the fridge next to the milk, putting in on top of his tooth brush or on top of his dinner plate before he sits down at the table. I can't remember which brilliant subtle hint I used for this one, but I'm thinking it was under the pillow...
So Jerry comes home and I'm in the kitchen and he's got a surprise for Kenny in a bag. He asked me to look at it first and see what I thought. I opened the bag and there was a really cute white puppy dog wearing a coat and earmuffs. His tag said his name was Taylor. I thought it was adorable!!! Jerry asked me to pull him out and hand it to him so I could give it to Kenny. When I took Taylor out of the bag, I saw that familiar little box. He had gone to Kay's and gotten me the ring I had seen. (I love my husband. He always knows how to surprise me!) Taylor, as it turns out, he bought at Kay's as well and the proceeds were to benefit St. Jude's.
Kenny saw the St. Jude's bag later and asked why the kids didn't have any hair. Jerry and I explained that some of them were sick and Taylor was a special dog. His job was to try and help kids feel better. The money used to buy Taylor would help to try and find the medicine the children needed to make them well. Kenny seemed to understand and was happy he had such a special little friend.
Back to last night... Kenny had come out or called for one of us I don't know how many times and we were beginning to lose our patience. Kenny asked for help once more and we simply told him to go to bed. He replied back and said he was trying to get to Taylor. My. Heart. Broke.
I knew exactly what was happening. Jerry didn't believe me when I told him why Kenny wanted him specifically. He went back there to help Kenny get Taylor and came back to confirm. Kenny said he wanted Taylor because he helps kids feel better. How did he remember??? I almost cried at how innocent and hopeful he sounded. (Yes, I'm a big softy. Don't tell.)
I checked Kenny's forehead at midnight, four and six this morning. He hasn't had a fever since around ten o'clock last night... Maybe I just need faith like a child.
Kenny still has a sore throat, but the fever has yet to return. Yay! Hopefully one more night of snuggling with Taylor (along with a humidifier) will clear that up.
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