Often times we get consumed with caring for and worrying about our son that we forget how amazing our 2 children without food allergies are! They are often the first to ask, “Is Ryan okay?” when he is coughing or his medical kit is open on the counter. They will ask if the restaurant we are headed to will be safe.
Yes, there are times they get disappointed that we can’t have some particular candy or eat dessert at a favorite restaurant (we have a policy that if Ryan can’t have dessert no one else can either). But more times than not, they are good sports and of course would do anything to keep their brother safe.
So this blog goes out to the siblings of our allergic children. Thank you. Thank you for caring for your brother or sister. For learning how to use the epinephrine auto injector, for watching out for him or her on the school bus, in the cafeteria and on the play ground. Thank you for being their second set of eyes and educating others of their needs. Thank you for your never ending patience, courage and advocacy. You are so special and have done so many good things for your families and we appreciate you more than you will ever know.
So this blog goes out to the siblings of our allergic children. Thank you. Thank you for caring for your brother or sister. For learning how to use the epinephrine auto injector, for watching out for him or her on the school bus, in the cafeteria and on the play ground. Thank you for being their second set of eyes and educating others of their needs. Thank you for your never ending patience, courage and advocacy. You are so special and have done so many good things for your families and we appreciate you more than you will ever know.
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