My mother is still in the hospital with no release date in mind. There is now talk of moving her into a nursing home. She looks good, has good color, has a sound mind, good memory and is eating well. She is still unable to walk and now unable to urinate as well. Kaden and I were with her this past Thursday morning during one of her therapy sessions. She and three other ladies were playing bingo. During the game they were required to stand. Mom stood for six minutes before sitting down to rest, which I thought was remarkable! There were small prizes for the bingo winners. I just knew that if Mom won she would pick something out for Kaden. Sure enough, after calling "bingo!", Mom picked a toy for Kaden. It's a small wind-up stuffed bunny, and Kaden LOVES it! He doesn't like anyone else touching his bunny and often talks to it and handles it as if it were real!
My father is having issues of his own. He hasn't slept well in weeks and is in constant worry over my mother. The anxiety is sometimes overwhelming. He needs prayers as much as Mom does.
We are going day by day, not knowing what lies ahead. We do know that Heavenly Father is with us as our faith is tested and as we try to except His will, whatever that may be.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Monday, February 23, 2009
Almost in trouble
I still can't download pictures, so for now I'll have to journal without them.
Last Thursday the phone rang at 2:50 pm. It was the Littlestown School District Transportation Director. She explained to me that Brady got on the bus of a friend hoping to be dropped off at the friend's house. The bus driver didn't notice when Brady got on, but did notice when he tried to get off at Aaron's house. She could not let him get off. Instead, he had to stay on the bus until all students were taken home, she would then bring Brady back to the school bus yard where I was being asked to pick him up from. When Brady was not allowed off at Aaron's house, Aaron said he too would not get off, but would go back to the school with Brady -- another no-no. So, Aaron went home and Brady went back to the school bus yard. I arrived to pick Brady up at 3:10 pm and they were waiting for me. When the transportation director approached me the first thing she said was, "You have a very well mannered, polite son." She told me how Brady apologized to her and the bus driver. The transportation director explained again how what Brady tried to do was not allowed, all about the liability, etc. I completely understood. I knew Brady planned on going to Aaron's after school, I didn't know he planned on hitching a ride on Aaron's bus! I thought they were walking to Aaron's, as they've done in the past. The transportation director told me that because Brady apologized and was well behaved she would not do a write up. Had she done one, Brady would have had district detention!
Later Brady told me he was mad at the bus driver for not letting him off, so I asked what made him apologize. He told me he kind of thought he wasn't suppose to do what he did, and thought he better tell the driver he was sorry for causing all this trouble. By recognizing his wrong and giving a sincere apology, he saved himself from further trouble. I like to think the Holy Ghost whispered to Brady that day, and I'm glad he listened!
Last Thursday the phone rang at 2:50 pm. It was the Littlestown School District Transportation Director. She explained to me that Brady got on the bus of a friend hoping to be dropped off at the friend's house. The bus driver didn't notice when Brady got on, but did notice when he tried to get off at Aaron's house. She could not let him get off. Instead, he had to stay on the bus until all students were taken home, she would then bring Brady back to the school bus yard where I was being asked to pick him up from. When Brady was not allowed off at Aaron's house, Aaron said he too would not get off, but would go back to the school with Brady -- another no-no. So, Aaron went home and Brady went back to the school bus yard. I arrived to pick Brady up at 3:10 pm and they were waiting for me. When the transportation director approached me the first thing she said was, "You have a very well mannered, polite son." She told me how Brady apologized to her and the bus driver. The transportation director explained again how what Brady tried to do was not allowed, all about the liability, etc. I completely understood. I knew Brady planned on going to Aaron's after school, I didn't know he planned on hitching a ride on Aaron's bus! I thought they were walking to Aaron's, as they've done in the past. The transportation director told me that because Brady apologized and was well behaved she would not do a write up. Had she done one, Brady would have had district detention!
Later Brady told me he was mad at the bus driver for not letting him off, so I asked what made him apologize. He told me he kind of thought he wasn't suppose to do what he did, and thought he better tell the driver he was sorry for causing all this trouble. By recognizing his wrong and giving a sincere apology, he saved himself from further trouble. I like to think the Holy Ghost whispered to Brady that day, and I'm glad he listened!
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
I have been trying for six days to download pictures onto my blog without success! I have no idea why it won't work! I am so frustrated with it! Anyone have a suggestion as to why it won't work and what I can do to fix it?
Tomorrow my parents have a meeting at the hospital to talk about my mother and what needs done in order for her to come home. She still does not have her strength back. She needs a nurse and a walker in order for her to "walk" to the bathroom. Her arms are also very week, although she can feed herself. We still don't know when she'll come home or in what condition she'll be in when we do get her home.
I am feeling better now that I'm finally on an antibiotic! The children are still dealing with stomach issues. Avery is home again today.
Dale has been working on putting a ceiling into our garage with the help of a friend from church. During the winter months it is bitter cold working in the garage. A ceiling would help hold the heat in. His next step will be to hook up the coal stove that's out there just waiting to be used. At this point he uses a space heater or nothing at all. Brrrr!
Tomorrow my parents have a meeting at the hospital to talk about my mother and what needs done in order for her to come home. She still does not have her strength back. She needs a nurse and a walker in order for her to "walk" to the bathroom. Her arms are also very week, although she can feed herself. We still don't know when she'll come home or in what condition she'll be in when we do get her home.
I am feeling better now that I'm finally on an antibiotic! The children are still dealing with stomach issues. Avery is home again today.
Dale has been working on putting a ceiling into our garage with the help of a friend from church. During the winter months it is bitter cold working in the garage. A ceiling would help hold the heat in. His next step will be to hook up the coal stove that's out there just waiting to be used. At this point he uses a space heater or nothing at all. Brrrr!
Friday, February 13, 2009
Me? A celebrity look alike?
Thirteen and a half years ago when new neighbors moved in across the street, their teenage son told me I looked like Linda Hamilton. OK, whatever. This past week, while visiting my mother in the hospital, one of the nurses told me the same thing! I wanted to post Linda's picture on my blog, but ran into copyright laws. Here's me, and below is a link to my apparent twin. What do you think?
http://www.berkshiretheatre.org/gallery/HS07/LindaHamilton
http://www.berkshiretheatre.org/gallery/HS07/LindaHamilton
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