We run yellow lights most days. Right? If we are honest we would all admit we are guilty of this. A yellow light means proceed with caution. Well here we are at Wolfson’s for Tommy’s teeth repairs. 8 cavities. (2 of them are holes in his teeth) Dr Richard Helffrich Anesthesiologist and I are going over history. I am explaining the need for IV, his issues with: subluxation, low muscle tone, and central apnea. Dr Schneider (dentist) is listening patiently and “learning”
He is reading chart as I am explaining his rare disease. He speaks out loud while reading and listening to me. “He has Russell Silver- woo that changes everything.”
FINALLY someone with a LITTLE bit of experience. The next 35 minutes hold a call to pediatric Dr, pulling up x-rays and a WAIT and HOLD… Caution ahead.
A very welcomed yellow light for this mom.
An “older and wiser” anesthesiologist who knew and understand the uniqueness of a RSS kid. He starts telling the entire room of nurses and the dentist- “Stop and lets slow down. This kid is not a typical.” Thank you Jesus!
I usually prefer the green lights. Today I thank God for the yellow light of move forward carefully. I saw God’s sustaining hand protecting and watching over him.
For this I give thanks for a yellow light. Any other day I would be frustrated with a yellow light when it comes to carrying for Tommy. Most local Dr’s do not have the background experience to support and care for him.
Today we added a new liaison-advocate for him here locally and I am grateful for a yellow light.
