The Arlo Barometer

We have been seeing in the United States, that our frogs are indicators of the health of our land and water.  Sometimes the frogs are sadly disfigured, due to our poisoning of the earth in our pursuits of modern agribusiness and industrialization.  I watched a documentary with the boys last winter about our frogs. 

Well now, I am considering the Arlo Barometer.  In our home, it is obvious to me that the behaviors, thoughts and feelings shared with us by our five year old are good indicators about how we are doing as a family.  He’s close to the earth, close to the source of creation and sustenance.

Friday was two days after chemo treatment #7.  I thought I would lie down for a half an hour after my morning session with the Molecular Enhancer and my workout routine.  Then my half hour turned into all day.  This is something I’ve rarely done.  So shocking, that everyone in my house was rather puzzled and annoyed that I was camping out in my bedroom, eating and watching movies. 

Arlo came in and said, “Mama, are you alive?”  I said, “Yes, are you?”  We’ve exchanged this same banter before. 
When he came in and asked again, I asked him if he is worried about me being alive.  He said yes, and answered my, “Why?” with, “Because of the chemotherapy.”

Ok, so we had a talk about the chemotherapy and the cancer,about how I’m doing so well and showing no signs of dying.  Lying in the bed just sometimes feels best.  Silas was just hanging around listening during this conversation, and I could tell that he too was reassured.

Thanks Arlo, for speaking your mind, and sharing your feelings so frequently.

I’m watching the Arlo barometer, for signs of stress and fear, self-assurance and ease,  and that helps me know how to support the boys.

-Carri