24 - that's how many hours I have left before I fly home to Texas :( Once again I'm torn. I miss my daughter and hubby so much and can't wait to get home to be with them, but I don't want to leave my Mam. She has improved a little this week, walking with her cane to the bathroom (with someone's help) when she needs to go, but yesterday it didn't feel like a good day for her. I think it was more a mental thing, she just keeps saying she's 'not right' and doesn't feel good, she's exhausted from walking, often a little shaky, very weak. All this is to be expected but I think the slowness of her recovery is getting to her. I can totally understand it, but I can't help change it :(
I will see her for the last time today, and I don't know what I will be like when I have to leave the hospital at 8pm tonight, not knowing when I will see her again. It's actually snowing as I type this! small soft flakes but it's not lying much right now. A magpie has just hopped on to my sister's fence. We saw one the other day and my sister hates to see one, it's a superstitious thing, based on a song I think.... ' one for sorrow, two for joy, 3 for a girl and 4 for a boy'! We did see the second one the other day, but this morning I didn't! Maybe the old saying is true, it will certainly be a sorrowful day leaving Mam today.
The snow is getting thicker, might have to go get my camera out and take a pic. I will check in this weekend once I'm back home.
On behalf of Mam, I'd like to say thank you to Jules (in Australia), Julie in MD, Melanie and Ingrid and Seera for sending Mam such sweet cards this week. And to everyone else that has sent them, that we haven't received yet. Mam is just thrilled when she gets them and can't believe the kindess of those she doesn't even know :)
11 comments:
Denise I will be praying for you today as you have to say goodbye to your mam. I will also keep you in my prayers for a safe and uneventful flight back to Texas tomorrow.
I'm glad she is recovering even albeit slowly. Will continue to pray for her too.
Love ya,
Cindy
Denise, I know your heart must be full of mixed emotions. I can remember so clearly when my mother was very ill and in hospital--I missed my husband and kids and knew that I needed to get home, but I hated to leave. It's hard to know how to feel.
Bless you as your say good-bye. I pray that your mam will continue to recover and not be discouraged by how slow the progress is. And may you feel at peace as you leave and head back to Texas. We'll be glad to have you back over here!
Take care!
Love,
Richella
I know this will be an emotional charged day. Just think about the blessing from the time you've had together. Travel safely.
Weather here in TX is beautiful. It's almost like spring.
Thinking about you Denise and praying for a safe return home. Hugs
I don't know what to say. I can imagine how totally torn you must be feeling, wanting to spend time with your mum but needing to get back to your family. It must be hard for you.
safe journey home. xxx
Thinking of you Denise... Sorry to be so MIA. Looking over my boys. HUGS
Thinking of you as you leave your mam...safe travels!
Enjoyed visiting your blog. Have a safe trip home!
Can't wait to hear from you when you get home and get settled. Glad your mom received the card and made her smile.
Hi Denise!
I got your message....Thanks!
My three dogs in the pictures on the side are as follows:
Benji- Shih Tzu
Bruiser - Lhasa Aspo
Brewster - Lhasa Aspo
All three are sooooo fun and adorable!!!!
Aww good you sweet Mam got her cards. It was our pleasure to do that for her and for you.
I didn't realise you'd updated here, I don't know why but I just figured you'd update on FB while you were away so I kept an eye on that and forgot to check here also.
All the jet-lag tiredness does take it out of you plus you have been a quite an emotional journey also, and that on it's own would take it out of you. Maybe you'll have to sneak in some Nanna naps during the day with Kiki is at school until you're all caught up.
I'm keeping your Mam in my prayers, that each day will see her getting stronger. I'm sure she was very pleased to have her girls around her.
Please keep us updated on Mam. Lots of love 'n cuddles, Julie. xx
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