Saturday, December 28, 2013

Update from the land of snow and ice


I came home last night to find a beautiful bouquet of a dozen mixed roses.  So cheery and bright compared to outside (which I will get to later)   I know everyone is wondering about Mom so I'll get right to the update.  She is still fighting.  There have been some bad days.  Christmas Eve I wasn't sure if she would make it to Christmas Day but she did.  There have been good days and days with a combination of both.  The past 2 days she has had good mornings and not great evenings.  She continues to amaze me with how tough she is. Her doctor is back from vacation tomorrow so I'll see what he has to say.  I know the outcome isn't going to change but I think she will hold on longer than expected. 

There isn't much else to report.  I have been going to the hospital mid to late mornings and staying into the evening.  Auntie is with Mom now so I just popped home to check on Millie who is hopelessly lonely.  My only other activity has been shoveling.   I believe our town is Winters Official Headquarters.  It just keeps snowing.  This is looking towards my backyard from the driveway



Ugh!   The lady who was cleaning Mom's room this morning said it was like a Winter Wonderland and I seriously wanted to beat her with her own mop!!   And just to add insult to injury ANOTHER storm is arriving Sunday night into Monday.  COME ON.........ENOUGH!!!

I've been too tired when I get home at night to check on you all but I will soon.  There is no wireless in the hospital so it uses to much data time to blog.  I do check in on Facebook though. 

Again, thanks for all the messages and prayers for Mom.  When I arrived at the hospital the morning of the 24th there was gift bag by Mom's bed.  A friend dropped off the angel and she's been watching over her ever since.



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  1. camp and cottage livingDecember 28, 2013 at 3:42 PM

    Kim
    My prayers are with your Mother.
    It looks the same here-lots of snow!

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  2. AnonymousDecember 28, 2013 at 3:53 PM

    Kim so good to hear from you!
    You are in my thoughts so often.
    Still saying prayers for your Mom and you and Auntie.
    I keep checking here in my Feedly reader. Didn't want to bug you with email.
    Take care and sending you hugs!

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  3. JacquelineDecember 28, 2013 at 4:59 PM

    I was going through this with my Mom at this time 12 years ago. My thoughts and prayers are with both of you.

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  4. Farm GirlDecember 28, 2013 at 5:02 PM

    I just cannot believe that snow, it looks like it is a mountain in your back yard.
    I am so glad you have a angel in your Mom's room. I do nothing but think and pray for you both.

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  5. kathyinozarksDecember 28, 2013 at 5:10 PM

    that is allot of snow-I love the angel
    special thought and prayers for you both
    Kathy

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  6. Dog Trot FarmDecember 28, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    Dear Kim, my thoughts and prayers remain with you both...We too await another snow storm...Stay strong, hugs, Julie...

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  7. marlyDecember 28, 2013 at 5:16 PM

    Your mom has been blessed with a caring, loving, and unselfish daughter.

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  8. yayaDecember 28, 2013 at 5:16 PM

    Oh my...all the snow is crazy! I know your Mom is in the best place to recover...Prayers for you both. Thanks for the update and I hope good news comes soon.

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  9. Chatty CroneDecember 28, 2013 at 5:25 PM

    Well you just worry and take care of your mom. I hope YOU had a nice Christmas and will have a nice new years!

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  10. Primitive StarsDecember 28, 2013 at 5:26 PM

    Hi Kim, keeping you both in my prayers......just dug out of a snow storm this morning, still blowing and ccccold.....Hugs Francine.

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  11. Raymond HomesteadDecember 28, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    Kim, still remembering you and your mom in prayer. Hope you had a nice Christmas. You sure have had a lot of snow.

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  12. Rugs and PugsDecember 28, 2013 at 6:12 PM

    Keeping you both in my prayers.
    Hugs :)
    Lauren

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  13. AndreaDecember 28, 2013 at 6:33 PM

    Thinking of you!

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  14. LesaDecember 28, 2013 at 8:27 PM

    Keeping you and your Mom in my prayers too. What lovely roses! And I love the way you set up the angel for her photo. It looks as if she has a halo or two.

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  15. Furry BottomsDecember 28, 2013 at 9:31 PM

    I love the halo effect of the angel

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  16. annieDecember 28, 2013 at 9:43 PM

    hugs and prayers!

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  17. Woman Seeking CenterDecember 28, 2013 at 10:26 PM

    Hey Kim - just adding a 'hug' and 'thinking of you and your mom' - Issy

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  18. acorn hollowDecember 28, 2013 at 11:19 PM

    It is a heavy load you have with keeping things at home going and being with mom. still keeping you in my prayers.
    Cathy

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  19. CindyDecember 28, 2013 at 11:41 PM

    Wow, you weren't kidding about the snow! Your mom is tough and remember to take care of you, too!! Love the angel watching over all of you! Thanks for the update!

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  20. Larkrise garden girlDecember 29, 2013 at 3:21 AM

    Kim, I am so sorry your going thru this sad experience. It is so hard being in a hospital and unfamiliar routines. Your mom is a strong person and so are you.Thinking of you every day cheri

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  21. JuliaDecember 29, 2013 at 11:45 AM

    Kim, I'm so glad that your Mom made it through Christmas. It's snowing here too and I've really had enough also.

    Wishing you strength and courage for the days ahead.
    Warm hugs and heart felt prayers.
    JB

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  22. moosecraftDecember 29, 2013 at 11:49 AM

    It's good to hear from you, Kim... been thinking of you all often! That little angel is beautiful... the pattern on the curtains behind it makes it look like she's wearing a glowing halo! You have way too much snow already... I think I would have fallen out of sanity and fired up a flame thrower to melt it all! lol! Hugs to you! ~Sharon

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  23. Alice ~ Folk Art PrimitivesDecember 29, 2013 at 2:15 PM

    Beautiful angel! We all need them ~ sending lots of positive thoughts your way!

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  24. Grandma Yellow HairDecember 29, 2013 at 4:18 PM

    Oh Kim I feel so bad that I have not been blogging so I did not know about your mom. Sending you much love and prayers.
    Sorry your having sooooo much snow. You know I could not handle it at all. Just the temps we have been having are enough to send me up the wall but your snow would push me over the edge.
    Take care sweet friend and know I am praying for you and your Mom.
    Love ya
    Maggie

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  25. NellieDecember 29, 2013 at 8:33 PM

    I continue to send my thoughts and prayers, Kim. If I were nearby, I would be very happy to help you in some way. That is really more snow and ice than you need to have to think about! Sending love and hugs! Nellie

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  26. karenDecember 31, 2013 at 7:27 PM

    I'm glad things have been going just a bit better. I've been keeping you in my thoughts and have been hoping for a good outcome. Moms are tougher than we think they are, sometimes. And I'm sure you're finding some strength in yourself you didn't know you had. Thinking of you both this New Year's Eve, and wishing/praying for good things in the new year.

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  27. jodyJanuary 1, 2014 at 11:43 AM

    Kim, thinking about you, your mum and auntie. im sure you are tired and running on empty! i too would probley beat someone if the said winter wonderland! yuk my back is killing me and its -26 out with out the wind... again. thinking of you my friend.

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  28. DonnaJanuary 1, 2014 at 4:34 PM

    So fragile...life. And the BEST...friends to see you through it. Whether bringing angels, flowers, or leaving comments they assure you that you are thought of and cared for. Wishing peace in this journey for you and your mom.....and for Millie.

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  29. From Beyond My Kitchen WindowJanuary 2, 2014 at 10:27 PM

    Dear Kim, I will keep your mother in my prayers. I know how good you are to her. Bless you both.

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  30. JuliaJanuary 2, 2014 at 11:12 PM

    Kim, you are so much on my mind lately. It must be so draining for you and Auntie. I'm so glad that you have so many friends to give you love and caring.
    I'm keeping you all in my thoughts and payers.
    Hugs,
    Julia

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  32. MichelleJanuary 3, 2014 at 12:01 PM

    Continued thoughts and prayers for you and your mom.

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