Thru every tough time, there are blessings. And I'm going to expand on some of mine tonight. 1) family-yes, when the going gets tough, you either grow closer, or you fall apart. And this family has taken time to get closer. Something about many hours spent at the hospital, together, is making for many bonding moments. 2) Expanded family members-what a wonderful surprise to have a cousin from BC surprise us with her presence!!! Yes, Lucille has flown out and is spending time with us, chatting, cooking, entertaining, and so on. Don't know how long we get to keep her, but its wonderful while we have her! And, my other cousin from the other side, kathi, and her family-well, they just continue to bless us with their support and presence. Its so wonderful to have support like that! 3) Friends-Thank God for good friends! Does that say enough? 4) Wonderful hospital staff-think I'm prejudiced? We have wonderful nursing staff caring for mom. Yes, they're my friends and co-workers, and they are treating mom like she is special, cuz, she is!! 5) Cell phones-isn't it wonderful to be able to communicate easily, almost all the time?? Sometimes you want to stomp on the phone, but generally, its so convenient to be able to connect with the people you want to connect with! 6) Sunshine-the day started out sunny today, and it was awesome! 7) Medication-for control of moms pain and nausea, and everything else. Whatever works, is managing to do a good job.
That list could go on and on. I'm also grateful to be able to be sitting at home, typing this. For a warm, comfy home. ........... on and on.
To top the list tonight, my husband and boys. I love them so much. They are being so supportive and loving!!! I am truly blessed!
I've got to go to bed. Tomorrow will be spent at the hospital with mom, and then I'm signed up for a palliative care course all weekend-to start tomorrow afternoon. So, if moms condition holds, I'm going to try to follow thru and actually attend the course. We'll see how that goes!
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