My five-year-old niece, Mahnoor, recently fell while jumping on the sofa, losing her balance. The injury was serious, requiring stitches. In that moment, I surprised myself with how calmly and effectively I handled everything, far beyond what I thought I was capable of.
A year or two ago, Mahnoorās younger sister, Hajra, then about one-and-a-half to two years old, had a similar accident. Her injury was minor, but I was a mess. As my friend drove us to the hospital on his bike, I held Hajra in my arms. The breeze put her to sleep, a habit of hers, but it scared me. My mind raced with bad thoughts. At the hospital, I struggled with signing papers, paying bills, and talking to the staff, my nerves overwhelming me.
Now, just a year later, I managed Mahnoorās emergency with remarkable composure. Beyond staying calm myself, I kept Mahnoor at ease during a frightening experience. When she received a painkiller injection, I distracted her so well she barely noticed. The surgeons applied pressure during the stitching, and since the painkiller dulled her sensation, she couldnāt easily distinguish between pain and pressure. I engaged her with a game: we added numbers, and each sum matched the age of someone she knew. The short, interactive game held her attention, keeping her mind off the procedure.
When Mahnoor grew anxious about her recovery, I told her a story about her favorite yellow fairy, who flew through a jungle until a naughty childās rock damaged her wing. The fairy visited the same two doctors treating Mahnoor, and after their care, she soared again in just two days. The tale kept Mahnoor calm, focused on the story instead of fear.
Iām proud of how I managed the situation. I couldnāt prevent Mahnoorās injury, but my response made a difference. Comparing this to Hajraās incident, I see how much Iāve grown in controlling my emotions and navigating emergencies with confidence. This experience inspired me to create an artwork titled "Experiences".
I want to share a bit more about my artwork. Iām not skilled with watercolors, but this time I boldly painted a figure. Youāll notice black lines behind it, symbolizing my past selves. The figure reflects a split personality, representing my past, present, and future potential. On the right side, the arm is incomplete, left that way on purpose to show future growth. With more experience, that part of me will develop further. To others, the brushstrokes might seem random, but to me, theyāre deeply meaningful. I donāt need a medal for handling Mahnoorās injury well, Iām proud of my situational awareness and ability to keep her distracted and engaged.
If we witness a growth in our personality over time, it is something to be appreciated and applauded. At times, we simply move backward in the growth and it needs attention. I have experienced it and I know how painful it feels.
I appreciate your thoughtfulness in distracting Mahnoor from her pain and consoling her further about the injury.
The Art work is meaningful.
Your welcome and thanks for passing by. š
I hope you can learn some motherhood lessons from this too and it will help you in your future. I am spending alot of time we my nieces these days.
Hehe. Motherhood lessons! I have had many practical lessons in the past 11 years. Just recently my son's hand got a cut with surgical blade by his cousin. His hand, face and clothes were filled with blood. The blood was coming out speedily.
I am glad Mahnoor wasn't injured more seriously. A few stitches and some prayers, and she will be better soon! Your story and numbers games were excellent thinking! š
Her bandages are off, but the doctor said to call right away if we see nausea, vomiting, fever, or anything worrying. She hit her head hard on a marble table, and it even cracked the table, so it was a serious injury.
Iām thinking about kid-safe table designs now. A marble table wasnāt a good idea. It might take time to change it, but I really want to switch to something safer.
OMG, the table was cracked, too...? That is amazing... š§
I'm glad the bandages are off. Thoughts and prayers for her... š
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