Healing
Listened to Her Heart
Tonight my mom and I watched a story on the news about a father who lost his 20 year old daughter in a tragic accident. Her organs were donated and were able to save 4 lives. The father started a bike trek across the country to raise awareness of the importance of organ donation. On […]
Walk Before Heat
It was another hot day today, so my mom and I went for a walk around the housing complex before noon. We came upon one of my mom’s friends, so we stopped to chat for a while. It was trash day and as we continued, the trash truck came around the corner. We figured out […]
The Music Flowed
My mom and her friend played the piano together today as they do every Tuesday. Today they played exceptionally beautiful. As we talked about it later in the day, my mom said she could feel the difference. She continues to play best she can, but it is often a struggle. She said she get frustrated […]
Turned the Corner
My dad has been fighting a virus now for over a week. We have all been looking forward to him getting some relief from the coughing and scratchy throat. This afternoon he announced that he was feeling so much better. He was up and about and busy doing things around the house as well. I […]
No More Mass
Today I received a call from a friend who was recently in a car accident. When the doctors checked her all over, they found a mass in her esophagus. Her orthopedic surgeon did not want to do surgery on her broken arm until they resolved the mass. I have been praying hard for her along […]
His Ways II
I was reflecting more today on the statement of “God’s ways are not our ways”. While it is true that I – we all – go through difficult times, there are also times when things work out marvelously. When I am able to put my circumstances in God’s hands, there have been numerous times when […]
Noticeable Improvement
Several weeks ago, I went to learn to play pickleball at a community center. The lessons were organized by the Parkinson’s support group for those with Parkinson’s and their caregivers. I went a couple of times, then things happened that prevented me from getting back there. Today I decided I was going to return. When I arrived, […]
Back to Therapy
We have been trying for months to get my mom back into physical therapy. She has had some physical setbacks and we have been having problems getting a referral from a doctor. We finally got the appointment and made it in today. We went back to the same place that she was a year ago. […]
Very Compliant
My dad had a follow up visit with the dermatologist today. When we were there a few weeks ago, the doctor “froze” some spots and gave my dad some instructions to help take care of his itchy spots. At today’s appointment, my dad told the doctor about how he was using all the creams and […]
Done with Antibiotics
Today was my mom’s last day of taking the antibiotics for the recent bout of diverticulitis. She has done so well, she hasn’t even been as nauseous as in the past. She even felt good enough to go to the Parkinson’s support and to church. Today is also the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. […]
Still Finding God 