I got an email from my sister Jean this morning. Brenda had text her that Mam had had a comfortable night last night and the pain meds were starting to work, she was even managing to have breakfast this morning :-) I want to thank you all for your kind comments and prayers. It truly is a blessing knowing I have so many friends here who care.... and most of you I've never even met. I just love that about the blogging community. No matter what you're going through, you are never alone. Thank you, and I will continue to keep you all updated on how Mam is doing. I am still thinking about when to go over.
Also in the mail yesterday was a few photos from my sister Brenda, one of them was a picture of all her grandchildren. She and her hubby were surprised by the kids at Christmas with a big portrait....
You can see the photo above.... I bought a 'mount' for it in Hobby Lobby today and you can see I have one of my black frames at the ready.....
I love it! You can enlarge the picture to see all those beautiful smiles :-) Kristen lovingly thinks of all these kids as her cousins, when in actual fact their Mommies and Daddies are her real cousins, and these are her second cousins! Confusing I know. But I was much older having my child than my sister was in having her 3, which created the big age gap. In fact when I was pregnant with Kristen at age 36 my niece Joanne (Brenda's oldest daughter) was also pregnant with her first and only child.... that's Cameron (he's just 3 mths younger than Kristen) on the left of the photo. The little girl and baby boy to the right of the photo are Deborah's children (Brenda's second daughter) and the 2 little girls in pink and little boy at the top are her youngest (and only) son's children. Ok, so enough of who's who, you're probably bored by now! So here's how they look on my wall....
The wall is still not finished as you can see, but I'm working on it. And speaking of that. . . . .
this is what I'm working on next. And that's all I'm gonna say about it for now ;-)One last thing that made me happy just yesterday.... finding out I was the winner on Susan's lovely give-away :-) I won the Pride and Prejudice book and a lovely flower cuff. I got the dvd for Christmas but I have been longing to read the book, and the library NEVER has it in! I am thrilled and can't wait to get this. Thank you again Susan.
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Hi Denise! So happy things are looking up with your mam! That's a lovely grandchildren photo and I'm guessing from what you wrote that they are from a couple different of your sister's children and not one family. :) Congrats on your win... I've only seen the movies and mini-series of P&P, too. (((Hugz)))
i love the black and white frames they are so classic. thanks for the mention, i appreciate it. your little package is on it's way :) susan
I love your "family" wall.. it's coming along beautifully!
Oh Niecey.. I held my breath as I read your post below. I know how torn your heart is, being so far away from the rest of your family at this trying time. It's so hard to want to be in two places at once.. especially when it involves your beloved mama suffering and unwell and being so far away. I am SO thankful she is feeling better and I pray she can recover fully and go home well, very soon.
I think you made a wise decision on what to do and when. Spring break is only a few weeks away now, and hopefully she will continue to do better and better. When you go home you can spend some wonderful time together and she will enjoy your visit so much. My heart goes out to you friend. Take care of yourself and stay well so you can travel soon.
Lots of love and hugs!
Lynn
That is good news Denise. I hope all continues to go well for her.
The family wall and photos are gorgeous! :)
Hi...thanks for visiting my blog. Hope you have your cookbook in hand...her photos are fantastic and make you want to try every recipe.
I love your photo wall..very pretty!
What part of England are you from? I was in Buckinghamshire (Gerrards Cross).
oh good, some positive news! That's brilliant, I hope your mum can now start to get stronger and get better :O)
love the framed photo, looks gorgeous!
xx
Hi Denise, so glad to hear that Mam is doing better. I am working on pictures too. Mostly on Reina right now.
Dear Denise, I am so happy Mam is doing better and that you can plan your trip to visit her in March. You have a beautiful family. I will continue to pray for Mam. You are good loving wife, mother and daughter. May the Lord continue to bless you and wrap His loving arms around when you think of Mam. Love and big hugs.
Joanie :)
Denise,
I wish you all the best on your trip home to see your Mam. Have safe & blessed travels whenever the time is that you decide to go.
I love the family photo you received and how your wall is coming along.
Blessings,
Carol
I was so glad to hear that you won the prize over at Susan's. I know that it made your day.
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