This last week, amongst other things, My dear Lil Man decided that it would be a good idea to get concussed by a stray football!
On Thursday I got a call from his friend’s mum (He goes there after school and I pick him up from there) to say he was in a bad way, crying and headachey because of a hit to the head.
Obviously I left work ASAP and rushed to get him. A couple of years ago he got hit on the nose quite hard by another ball, and was concussed then too.
The boy was a mess. Tears flowing from a severe headache, but he was not compliant about getting checked out.
We agreed that if he woke in the morning with a headache, then Daddy would take him to the hospital to get checked.
Obviously, that was what had to happen. His temperature was up, and he was still suffering from a severe headache.
The Dr said he needed to refrain from any contact sport for a minimum of 3 weeks.
So, no football on Saturdays this side of Christmas, and PE at school would need t be limited. His only concern was that he wanted to be able to play badminton! Luckily the Dr said that should be ok!
We have been lucky enough to have my Precious Pops and Mum here for the weekend, and Pops is a Reiki healer, amongst other things.
So he worked his magic on Lil Man this morning too!
He said he thought it was funny when Nanu tickled him. Pops had to explain that he only touched his forehead once… the rest was the energy from the Reiki!
Not to be left out, Lil Princess also had a session as she has this lingering cough…
She said she could really feel the warmth in her chest as he performed the Reiki!
And talking of Lil Princess and her cough… Nanu/Pops always has remedies for things, but you know kids, they don’t like these natural, strange tasting concoctions. I said he could try and convince her, and I would be happy to make it if she agreed!
Their conversation went a little like this…
Sitting here listening to Pops trying to convince my daughter about drinking warm milk with turmeric and honey… good luck Pops!
Pops:”You know sometimes the things that taste good aren’t good for you and the things that taste bad are good for you.”
Sim:”Sweets are yummy and good for you. I eat them”!
Pops:”We’ll they aren’t really good for you…”
Sim: shrugs shoulders and continues playing games Robloks!Hmmm… I wonder what the answer will be when I ask her to drink some later???
forestshaman
Jun 26, 2017 @ 14:48:24
The power of Reiki never ceases to amaze, I am continually finding new energies 🙂
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Ritu
Jun 26, 2017 @ 18:01:49
It is truly amazing!
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Eric Klingenberg
Dec 07, 2016 @ 08:15:51
Reblogged this on Eric's blog and commented:
For my re-blog today an old favorite Ritu. A great blogger, poet and fellow teacher. She has also followed my blog from pretty much the start. This is an interesting piece which I can relate too, our football mad youngest is always getting hurt. Personally I don’t believe in Reiki, but that might be more to do with how I was brought up, but each to their own. I hope you enjoy reading.
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willowdot21
Dec 05, 2016 @ 21:57:44
Bless Lil Man hope he is okay!
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Ritu
Dec 05, 2016 @ 22:37:25
He was off again today and now is asleep in my arms…. still got a headache… I’m worried about him…
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willowdot21
Dec 05, 2016 @ 23:28:32
If you are worried Ritu take him to the A and E you are his Mum and you know him best. Don’t worry act..best to feel silly. xxxxxx
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Ritu
Dec 05, 2016 @ 23:33:19
He finally fallen asleep… if he wakes with a headache again then Hubby will take him to A &E … good thing he works from home!
He’s been to Minor Injuries on Friday already so Been checked once already…
I just hate to see my usually full of life boy so down…
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willowdot21
Dec 06, 2016 @ 00:22:42
Yes as I say you know him best! xxxxx
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Ritu
Dec 06, 2016 @ 07:55:25
Xxx
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willowdot21
Dec 06, 2016 @ 08:44:15
Hi Ritu how is Lil Man today xx
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Ritu
Dec 06, 2016 @ 08:48:15
Hi hun, he’s not good still. He’s eaten brekkie and gone back to bed. Hubby will take him to A and E today. Xx
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willowdot21
Dec 06, 2016 @ 09:12:13
Good , hope he does not have to wait too long. Tell hubby to impress how low and tired Lil man is. Send him a hug from me. xxxx
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Ritu
Dec 06, 2016 @ 09:30:02
Thank you 😚😚
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willowdot21
Dec 06, 2016 @ 09:52:56
😍😘
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willowdot21
Dec 06, 2016 @ 09:14:53
I had three boys and one was accident prone I think they knew us by sight at A &E not that lil man is accident prone! 😊
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Ritu
Dec 06, 2016 @ 09:30:19
Well he’s had a few visits himself…!
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willowdot21
Dec 06, 2016 @ 09:53:21
That’s boys for you!!!😎
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Marje @ Kyrosmagica
Dec 05, 2016 @ 16:58:36
Hope Lil man and princess are recovering. So interested to hear that your pops is a Reiki healer. I love alternative therapies. 😍
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Ritu
Dec 05, 2016 @ 19:03:57
Oh he is all for natural remedies all the time!!!
Thank you… the kids are getting there!
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whencrazymeetsexhaustion
Dec 05, 2016 @ 15:52:18
I’ve learned so much by reading this! I hope your little ones are on the mend!
(Visiting from Eli’s post!) xoxo
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Ritu
Dec 05, 2016 @ 19:03:17
Thank you!!
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syl65
Dec 05, 2016 @ 15:12:05
Hope Lil Man and Princess are recovering well.. your Pops is the coolest!
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Ritu
Dec 05, 2016 @ 19:01:18
He seriously is Brother!!!
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syl65
Dec 06, 2016 @ 05:53:48
I can sense it!!
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Ritu
Dec 06, 2016 @ 07:56:57
😊😊😊
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Fourth Generation Farmgirl
Dec 05, 2016 @ 14:42:37
I’m happy to hear the children are feeling better. Your dear father is a treasure! 🙂
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Ritu
Dec 05, 2016 @ 19:00:49
He is indeed Tonya 😚
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Fourth Generation Farmgirl
Dec 05, 2016 @ 19:41:10
😊
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Southern by Design
Dec 05, 2016 @ 11:33:35
Oh boy, tough week! Well wishes to all ❤️
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Ritu
Dec 05, 2016 @ 18:58:09
Thank you! Much appreciated 😊
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Lisa A.
Dec 05, 2016 @ 06:11:35
Aww 😦 Hope your kiddos feel better soon, Ritu! It’s the worst when they get sick!
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Ritu
Dec 05, 2016 @ 07:56:42
I know. This time of the year is always hard with coughs and colds everywhere!
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Lisa A.
Dec 05, 2016 @ 14:23:55
Yes! My son had a sore throat the other day. He finally got better after some cough syrup. I didn’t even have to use Vicks this time! Good thing he got better after about 2 days. I was going to take him to the doctor but he was ok.
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Ritu
Dec 05, 2016 @ 18:59:09
My Lil man was still off today… headache…
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Lisa A.
Dec 05, 2016 @ 19:02:48
Aww 😦 Is he at least doing a little bit better? How’s your daughter?
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Ritu
Dec 05, 2016 @ 19:06:00
Lil Princess seems a lot better. Lil man looks more human this evening… hope it means better for tomorrow xx
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Lisa A.
Dec 05, 2016 @ 19:07:51
Yes. I hope so too, Ritu! 💖
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Ritu
Dec 05, 2016 @ 19:08:12
😊😊
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Jim
Dec 05, 2016 @ 02:30:22
sending lotsa healing thoughts your way.
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Ritu
Dec 05, 2016 @ 07:52:54
Thanks Jim!!
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floridaborne
Dec 05, 2016 @ 00:57:02
I’m around people who do energy healing. You really can feel the warmth.
I wonder if she’d like to take turmeric capsules with her milk and honey. Would that do the same thing? 🙂
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Ritu
Dec 05, 2016 @ 07:52:44
She hasn’t tried capsules before, but the turmeric needs to be boiled in the milk for the full effect….
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floridaborne
Dec 05, 2016 @ 09:21:51
I’m not going to question a remedy that’s been effective for longer than there have been airplanes in the sky. 🙂
I take turmeric every day in capsule form and believe it has helped my immune system.
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Ritu
Dec 05, 2016 @ 13:44:30
It’s a miracle spice!!!
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sheldonk2014
Dec 04, 2016 @ 22:37:41
I have done Reiki for years
I don’t know how many times it has saved me
Great post
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Ritu
Dec 04, 2016 @ 22:43:20
Thanks Sheldon! Reiki is great!!!
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Erika Kind
Dec 04, 2016 @ 21:07:34
Oh, yes, energetic healing does wonders! Mostly the kids feel it even better and stronger than adults. I remember my son when he was not even 10. He started scratching his feet on the floor during my treatment because it was so tickling when the energy flew out of his feet.
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Ritu
Dec 04, 2016 @ 21:21:56
I hope it helps even a little!!
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Erika Kind
Dec 05, 2016 @ 07:57:27
I believe it does. Kids are even more receptive for it!
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Ritu
Dec 05, 2016 @ 07:58:40
Well she slept really well.last night, only waking now with a little cough! So it’s helped!
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Erika Kind
Dec 05, 2016 @ 08:06:31
Fantastic 😃😃
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IreneDesign2011
Dec 04, 2016 @ 20:55:02
Good that your family can and do help, when they are able to, Ritu 🙂
Send all of you healing thoughts and hope they will be healthy fast again.
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Ritu
Dec 04, 2016 @ 21:19:13
Thank you Irene… I know I’m very lucky with the family we have! 😊
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Tenacity T
Dec 04, 2016 @ 19:16:45
Awe, that’s sweet. I hope they are both well😊
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Ritu
Dec 04, 2016 @ 19:23:28
They’re getting there, thank you! Pops was just sad he didn’t think to start it from Friday so they could have had 3 sessions over the weekend! But I told him even one is better than none!!!
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Tenacity T
Dec 05, 2016 @ 03:25:58
Good! Pops is So sweet😍
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Ritu
Dec 05, 2016 @ 07:55:15
He is wonderful!!!
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Judy E Martin
Dec 04, 2016 @ 18:59:35
I hope that both of the children are better soon. How lovely to have your Pops here to give them a bit of healing, too 🙂
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Ritu
Dec 04, 2016 @ 19:19:21
I know. We are lucky with Pops!
They seem better sis… but you know… it takes time x
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Judy E Martin
Dec 04, 2016 @ 20:01:02
Oh yes I know 🙂
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Ritu
Dec 04, 2016 @ 21:17:16
😚😊
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