Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Have Machine....Will Travel......

As most of you know, my mom has been very seriously ill.  Last week my sister and I brought her home to take care of her.  We have moved into our mother's house....we have very understanding husbands :) 


My sister is a nurse {very helpful} and we have plenty of folks willing to lend a hand.  The past two weekends have been full of grandchildren visiting and sleeping in every nook and corner of this house.
My sister has her computer and I have my machine.  We sit opposite each other....sharing memories, stories, coffee and snacks and lots of love....


I managed to get a wee bit of cutting and stitching done today.  The first time since February that I have been in front of my machine.


So I just wanted you to know where I am and what I am doing.  Thanks for not abandoning me.....I will be back on track one day.  Tomorrow my sister and I will get to go out for a bit while a volunteer sits with my mom.  I am going to the local quilt shop!!!  Yippee!  My sister will be at the library....and then we will have lunch out together.  Life is Good.
Happy Tuesday All!
mary

PS....tomorrow I have a sweet little visitor to share with you all....he arrived in Ohio from lands far away!!!    


  



36 comments:

  1. Bless your heart. Being with family and supporting each other is so important during this time.

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  2. I am sending you much love and prayers for strength. Having just gone through a similar experience with my father I know how difficult it is but I am happy to have been there for him. So nice that your sister is also able to be there with you.

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  3. A lovely little look into your world..thank you for sharing some of this special time with us! Enjoy your little 'outing'! I am sure your Mom will love hearing about it too!

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  4. God blessed me and my mother with letting her head to him before we took her home for hospice care. I hope the time spent with your mother is wonderful and blesses you, your sister and your mother without causing too much stress for any of you.

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  5. You and your sister are blessed to have your Mom still with you...sewing machines and blogs come and go. Take care to all.

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  6. Sending positive thoughts and prayers for you Mom and your family.I know you will cherish this time spent together.

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  7. Hang in there; I know this is a difficult time. Mothers and daughters have such a special bond. My thoughts go out to you...Julierose

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  8. What fun to get to be with your sister at your mom's house...enjoy your time together...love the pattern Point Me...LOVE. Hoping your mother doesn't suffer too much.
    Mary

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  9. Much love and prayers for your family. Your readers will still be here so don't worry about us. Take care of yourself and your mum.

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  10. Sending you strength to make it through this difficult time. How lovely to be able to share this time with your sister and other family members. Life is funny but sometimes these times create beautiful memories just like the happier times. May God bless you all.

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  11. I hope your mama starts to get well...sounds like you have some great family around :o) I hope my daughters are like yall when I am older :o)

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  12. Keeping you and yours in my quiet, peaceful prayers.........

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  13. Que bom nessas horas ter família junto,e não só em comemorações,como é comum vermos por aí.Recuperação para sua mãe.CUIDE-SE.Beijos e BOA PÁSCOA para vocês.

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  14. Im so sorry to read how poorly your mum is she will be so proud of you and your sister for taking care and loving her. sending you hugs, happy sewing and enjoy your time out, dee x

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  15. How wonderful that you and your sister are able to care for your Mother at this important time. My sister and I did a similar thing for our Father in the last months of his life when he was failing. Dad alternated, month by month, staying with my sister and me. It worked so well, Dad was well cared for and happy and we felt we had nurtured him to the end. A reversal of roles for a wonderful Dad. Like you, we had very kind and understanding husbands.
    Enjoy your day out, you will both come back to your nursing duties refreshed and invigorated. God bless you all.

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  16. Sounds like you've got a good routine worked out Mary, as for abandoning you...never!!

    love from across the pond
    xxx

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  17. Wonderful that you are both able to be at home with you Mother, lots of love surrounding her. You are all in my prayers.x

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  18. I love you Mary. Have a wonderful day with your sister :)

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  19. God Bless you Mary and your whole family! Glad you are together and able to support each other!

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  20. How wonderful for your mom to be in her home with her family all around her. Nice that you are able to do some sewing too!

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  21. xoxo.... i hope you are doing ok. i have been thinking of you. spend all the time you can with your mom, the sewing will come when you can.

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  22. You'll never regret this time with your mother. Your mother is so blessed to have such a close and loving relationship with her daughters.

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  23. Thoughts and prayers going out to you and yours. God bless.

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  24. The family gathered around your mother, is proof that she's had a life worth living. The best lives have few or no regrets. The time you and your sister spend with your mom will forever be precious memories for the two of you. This also sets an example for your children, the path for their lives worth living. We would never abandon you, we will be here when you get back.

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  25. thinking of you, and sending a big hug....

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  26. It sounds like wonderful, treasured family time, despite the sadness of the situation. Your mother is fortunate to have all of you.

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  27. Ahhh, Mary, prayers for peace and comfort for you and your entire family at this time. You will have no regrets of this time spent.
    xo

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  28. A special time...thinking of you.

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  29. How wonderful for you all to be together during a tough time and lovely for you to have your sister too. Lots of good wishes to you all and prayers for your mother.

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  30. my sister and i did exactly the same thing last year...moved in with my mum so she could be in her own home surrounded by her things....my thoughts are with you at such a tough time....dont you find laughing and crying go hand in hand?

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  31. How nice of you and your sister to take care of your mom. It's nice to be able to have time with your sister 1 on 1 as well!

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  32. Sending you all lots of love and hugs!! Surrounding your mother with love is such a beautiful thing.

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  33. Ah, Mary. How wonderful to have this time with your mother...you will never regret it. She is a fortunate woman to have such lovely daughters to care for her. I enjoyed your post of her beautiful things...you come by your great "style" naturally, Mary. Blessings and hugs, my friend.

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  34. Oh Mary, I am very behind in my blog reading and I'm so sorry to read about your Mom. I'm glad you have your Sister there to help you through this difficult period and so you can keep each other company whilst spending such important time with your Mom. All my very best thoughts are with you. Beth (the linen cat)x

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