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It’s been too long….we’re hanging in there…..
Hi Everyone. I’m sorry that I haven’t done well at keeping you posted. We’ve had lots of ups and downs and I’ve had difficulty putting it into words. Mom’s blood pressure has been faltering and when it gets low, it’s so terribly hard for her to think straight. We really haven’t had to deal with […]
Getting better and better while our life moves ahead…
Niki played tennis in a tournament on Friday and Saturday. She may not have come away with any trophies, but she did a great job! She was exhausted, playing in 94 degree heat for 2 hours and it was so good for her to continue playing and doing her best under less than comfortable circumstances. […]
Our busy weekend…..
I sang one of our family’s favorite hymns at the Eckert Presbyterian Church on Sunday morning. Peace, Peace Wonderful Peace.. Coming down from the father, above. Sweep over my spirit forever I pray In phathomless billows of love This was a very special song that my grandfather—-my mother’s father–sang……..It was part of his SOUL…….He sang […]
One day at a time……..
Hi Everyone, We’re hanging in there. The girls are so helpful. We’ve been able to cut down on our help with Mom, at night, because Niki has been able to do 3 nights a week. Actually, I think Mom does better when she’s there because she HAS to be more self sufficient. Lillian, the lady […]
Sunday, a day of rest……kind of
Hi! I’ve been so busy that I haven’t kept up with my writing. Sorry. I do so appreciate your reading, and it makes me feel less alone in all of this. It’s Sunday and for some that mean a day of rest……for US , other than church, this morning we don’t have formal plans for […]
It’s been a blur, NOW, the work begins
Mom’s summary is at the bottom in Blue, if you want to by-pass my ramblings….. :o) Well, the past 5 weeks has been a blurrrrrrrr……. In those first moments, I guess there were choices to make. But, honestly, these kinds of decisions are ones that people must think out and consider long before the event […]
A Good Night’s sleep! and more
Mom played more than an hour of bridge, yesterday with her friends, Toots, Barbara and Darrel. She did GREAT!! She was a little slower than usual, of course. But, Barb said that she didn’t miss a bid!! Halelulia!!! She had a rough time handling the cards(Her left hand is still very uncoordinated and somewhat numb) […]
A thank you note from Dena
Dear Friends in Christ, Thank you so much for your prayers. Praise God I have improved dramatically. I am able to feed myself. I am doing pool therapy and can walk to & from the pool as part of my therapy. I am endeavoring to learn to play the piano God willing. Do not expect […]
The fifth night home…..can we make this work?
I have dealt with Mom’s stroke like most challenges in my life………like a bump in the road….as something to overcome with God’s help. I’ve mentioned very little about doubt or fear or exhaustion. For reality sake and for the sake of anyone reading this who might be going through something similar…….I am NOT the Superwoman […]
Click your ruby red heels together……
There’s no place like home………There’s NO place like home…………There’s no place like HOME!!!……….On Friday we had such fun surprising Mom by coming home yet ANOTHER day early!! The ceremony on Friday will be posted as a video. You just HAVE to listen to it……..and be SURE to listen to what Stefi has to say at […]