With a huge bump on my head and a dull headache, the doctor lets me go home.  Connie waits for me to place my things down on the couch, before giving me a huge hug.  Smiling, she asks, "Are you dizzy at all?"

Sitting down, I glance around the room and shake my head at her.  The kids run out of their rooms to greet me and give me hugs and kisses.  Kelly practically jumps on me before asking, "Mom, are you O.K. now?"

I stare into her scared eyes and realize that this has been ...