Dear Friends and Readers,
I’m sure by now you’ve noticed my recent absence, so I’m stopping in to tell you my Mom survived the surgery and is in the ICU now and for the next few days. Thanks to each and every one of you for your kind thoughts and prayers for my Mom. It’s because of you, yOu, and YoU, that she’s made it this far. I’m grateful for all well wishes and continued positive thoughts in my Mom’s general direction..:)
Posted in Life, Love, Poetinalia | Tags: ICU, many thanks, Mom's surgery, Poetinalia
Thanksgiving
For each new morning with its light,
For rest and shelter of the night,
For health and food,
For love and friends,
For everything Thy goodness sends.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882)
My soul laid bare ..tread lightly, please ;>
This is where I plan to bare my soul for all the world to see - warts and all. I plan on letting it all hang out here, so to speak, not knowing exactly what direction it may take, but I hope you're along for the ride. If you are, you'll be respected and valued here for your poetic sensibilities. We can explore the content of our hearts and intricate workings of our minds, together. But above all else, I declare this place a safe haven from the slings and arrows of life that may be bent on foisting themselves in our general direction, seeking to strip all heart-felt and pithy profundities from our poetic souls. Mercy! Do I hear an Amen?! :>
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i didn’t know that your mother was fighting illness.
i will pray for you and your mother for strength, comfort and healing.
Blessings…
By: c on January 23, 2008
at 12:52 pm
wonderful news. i’ll keep you and mom in my prayers. e-mail me, say when you have a chance.
By: S. Thomas Summers on January 23, 2008
at 5:44 pm
I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
By: poetswhoblog on January 24, 2008
at 7:27 pm
This is good news. I hope she is doing better. Email me if you’d like a brief advice on what you could do to help her more.
By: Anna on January 24, 2008
at 8:36 pm
Hope your mom is feeling better and getting stronger. Take care.
By: quidam58 on January 26, 2008
at 2:13 pm
That’s great news, Janet. I hope she continues to recuperate. Love,
Ario
By: reluctantscribe on January 28, 2008
at 10:54 am
Thanks to all of you for your thoughts and prayers for my Mom. She’s doing so well at home and getting around pretty well. I said she wouldn’t be needing a visiting nurse, but that’s changed, because of her age, so visiting nurse will check up on her several times a week for vital signs and wound inspection. In about a month Mom will go in to have the other lung done. You’re all wonderful people and I’m blessed by each and every one of you. All of you have truly helped encourage me and lift my spirits through this difficult time. Love you all!
By: janetleigh on January 29, 2008
at 2:56 am
Being at home will do wonders for your mother.
i am happy about the additional care (nurse). That will help you out as well, give you time to refresh and retain the strength required to give good care.
i work weekends as a companion/caregiver and taking care of yourself will help and prepare you to take excellent care of your mom.
i thank God for this good news.
Blessings to you both.
Thank you, c, and blessings to you, too, my dear, for being such a wonderful, caring, and inspirational friend and poet/writer! I’m so glad you know what caregiving entails and how necessary you are to those convalescing at home. If I ever have the need for an in-house caregiver, I’m huntin’ you down, girl!! With your sense of humor and wisdom, I know my recovery is assured. That you are a caregiver shows me another side of the person you are, c. It takes a very special person to care for others when they’re sick or infirm. You’re a remarkable woman, you know that, don’t you?! {{{hugs}}}
By: c on January 29, 2008
at 3:24 am