Dyan: I am so sorry. This stuff happens, honey. There is no fault or blame. Yes, I know Cayden is a child, but he is in the care of adults all day long. Both you and hubby feel very guilty, but the upside is, Cayden is OK. Yes, it will take a bit to rebound. And you all have learned from this.

No one wants a child to suffer, especially one who is disabled and dependent at a greater level. I once gave Britt an overdose of insulin. In a facility, Insulin is monitored by two Nurses, I am a nurse, still drew up the wrong amount and injected it. We spent the night with any sugar we could find, trips for ice cream. Britt thought she was in heaven! Even had pizza on a not scheduled night.

Biggest issue is Bruce never once blamed me. Accepted that it happened and then did whatever he could to help. He did the 2am to 5am shift, because he knew I was just wasted.

I agree with hubby that on a field trip it is even more important to make sure everyone has their fluids and snacks. If someone is missing something, it is up to the adults to supplement it. And as parents, we put our precious into their hands. Very scary.

So you move on. Make any adjustments as to prepacking as needed. Please give Cayden kisses and hugs for me. He was a big boy and deserves to be creditted for that. Also explain that Mommy was scared too, but with each other, you all got through it.

Go easy honey. Scary, yes, but over and lessons learned. Debbie

I agree with Debbie, there was a crisis but you handled it. With all you have to do one or two things will be forgotten. Forgive yourself and move on.

The teachers too would have learned a lesson, if things had gone bad they maybe would have been investigated and maybe found guilty of negligence as he was in their care.

All stroke survivors have this in common, dehydration happens fast with drastic results and sometimes irreversible damage occurs. This time it didn't so there is much to be grateful for.

Sue.

You know you do what you can but we are humans, not machines so to speak, so we can and do forget things while God is still with us and Cayden remains on my home prayer list right here by my bed! I'm sure he will be fine!

There is no one to blame . you may have forgetten to pack his drink, but the teacher could have found something ... I am sure with all the excieted children and the Fair.. it was just not thought they he didn't . I am glad he is doing better now. Chldren are so resilient.. Hoping he will quickly regain the strength and some extra work outs.

Sending HUGS to you and prayers for Cayden.

I'm sure the teachers will make check lists and know more for the next outing.

(((((((((((hugs)))))))))))

Dyan,

I'm glad this had a happy ending, and like Fred says"you are only human". I'll keep Cayden in my prayers too.

-Will

Dyan :

I am glad nothing bad happened so no one to blame hopefully every one learnt lesson you & teachers both though please let teachers know about this so that next ime they can look out for dehydration in other children & keep fluids handy for their future field trips.

you & cayden in my prayers.

Asha

wow this reminded me of when I had my first grand mal seizure. I was 11 years old playing outside at school. Everyone thought I was having a heat stroke but it was actually a seizure. Stuff happens you know. Don't blame yourself. It was just a lesson to remind you to pack him plenty of fluids from now on. I hope he feels better. I know it can take a while to fully get out of that "daze"