Family
Where Baby’s Come From
Of course things are much different now from the time my parents were growing up in the 1930’s and 40’s. And they never tire of talking about the comparisons. My mom told me this funny story today. She was remembering when her younger brother was born. She was almost 7 years old. My mom and […]
Almost There
For several years, my son and I would spend a few days each summer at a Christian music festival. It was held outdoors on the side of a mountain and was such a gorgeous setting. There were several stages with several bands. We had fun planning our time so we could see our favorite artists. […]
Loving Grandson
Yesterday, my son surprised me with a video chat. It was so wonderful to hear and see him, his wife, and my grandchildren. My almost 1 year old granddaughter caught on after a bit and started waving and saying, “HI!” My parents and I were able to tell my grandson happy birthday as his birthday […]
Not A System – A Marriage
Today the occupational therapist visited the house. She talked to my mom about helping her get back to doing the regular things she does around the house. One concern that was brought up last week was the height of the bed. My parents have an old 4-poster bed that has been their possession since early […]
Ready For Rest
It has been one week since my mom has been home from the hospital. In this period of time, she has had 4 doctor’s appointments, 3 visits from a physical therapist, 1 visit from the occupational therapist, 1 visit from a nurse, and countless phone calls from various medical places just to check up on […]
Her Name Was Mary
As my mom continues on her road to recovery, we have set up Home Health Care. My dad has struggled with the concept and having many different people treating my mom. Today a nurse was scheduled to come in and check the surgery incision and drain site. Her name was Mary. I prayed pretty much […]
Making Meals
My sister who is here for the weekend spent most of yesterday making out a menu and shopping for food to put together some freezer bag dinners for us. She was up bright and early this morning chopping vegetables. Once she got all the onions, garlic, zucchini, peppers, parsley, cilantro, ginger, (probably forgetting something) lemon […]
Experience Speaks Volumes
Today a physical therapist came to the house and asked my mom tons of questions to get her Home Health Care set up. The whole thing was a little disconcerting to my dad – first of all, there were so many unnecessary questions that were asked. The therapist explained that is a result of Medicare […]
Back Home-Again
After another 3 day hospital stay, my mom came back home today. She has been through so much, it amazes me how she keeps on going. This recent stay was the result of stroke-like symptoms, though not as bad as the last one. After many tests, the doctors feel she did not have another new […]
Connected Through Prayer
Well, my mom ended up back in the hospital late last night. We figure she had a small stroke. The doctors are doing their whole neurological workup to see if they can determine what happened and what might be done to prevent another one. My poor mom. In the midst of struggling with my own thoughts […]
Still Finding God 