Did you notice the graphic looks different? I'm holding a book in this one! I say "I" because when I use a graphic I often feel that it is to symbolize what I am personally doing :-) After all isn't that why we deliberately chose the one with the closest hair coloring and style to what we have?So, today I'm having a quiet day, and I've been reading my bible study book and trying to read a few pages of the 'book club' selection for this month (The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield). School is back in session and I'm trying not to go rushing out every day to run errands or do grocery shopping! We only just started getting in to the swing of things last week when our schedule was messed up with having a Monday off. Not that I minded at all. I seriously do not like 6am mornings. And I don't believe they will get any easier as the year goes on. We only have darker mornings and colder days to come. And not that I mind that either (as I said in my previous post I am longing for Fall and much cooler days) but it just doesn't make getting up so early very easy! I'm enjoying just staying home today.
A few of you have asked how my Mam is doing, and wondered why I hadn't updated on here about how she is. Truth be told I've been getting a little upset over the past few days because although my Mam was out of hospital, her recovery to full health (well as full as can be expected at age 82) has been very slow. In fact she's so weak and frail that my sister has been staying with her since she got out of hospital over a week ago. It made me feel so helpless being so far away. I want to be there to help my sister look after my Mam and I can't be, so that is what has been upsetting me the most. Last I talked to my sister she told me that she had set up a rota and was having my 3 brothers take turns in sleeping at Mam's house so she could have a 'break'. And she deserves a break. I have 3 brothers and another sister over there and it's only right I think that they should take turns in being there for my Mam. My older sister lives a few hours away and works full time though, so it's difficult for her to be there. For my 3 brothers, none of them have young children so it's easier for them to arrange their schedules to help out. Still, I can't help but feel guilty that I'm not there taking my share :-(
Well anyway, that is the update. Mam is doing 'okay' but taking time to get her strength back. I still would appreciate your prayers.
Sorry for no pictures, there seems little to show at the minute!
3 comments:
Hi Denise,
I'm sending prayers for our Mam. I know how you feel since my Dad is 81 and was in the hospital for a week in July. Keep a good thought and prayer and all will be well.
Love your blog picture!!
I know exactly how you feel. Things with mine and Shaun's Mam's haven't been great this year and it's hard being a whole continent away. Maybe a phone call to her would help brighten her spirits and remind her that you are thinking of her constantly? I will keep you all in my thoughts.
Jules
easy for me to say I know, but please don't feel guilty. Your mam knows you would be there if you could, and understands that it's not just a case of jumping in a car and driving over. Jules's idea of phoning is a superb idea, I'm sure hearing your voice would be a real tonic for her,if she's up to having phone calls. I hope her recovery speeds up.
I'm glad you refer to the graphic as yourself. That's exactly what I intend. I always make the gifts to be girls by windows, because I think it's nice to have a graphic that people think of as themselves, and that's why I vary the faces and hairstyles slightly each time, so hopefully there is always something for everyone.
Right. must go. It's just after 9, and *gasp* I think I have already done my chores for the day! Can it be I have time to sit and read my mags today????!!!!!
xxxx
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