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I promised myself that when I finished my newest book, I would start blogging again. It has been several months since I last did. Through circumstances, I finally finished the manuscript yesterday. It was more difficult this time as my mind was cluttered with worry. My mother has been in and out of the hospital with heart trouble this year. Her latest admission was on Sunday. She is having heart surgery on Thursday. The doctor said she might come home on Friday, if all goes well.
I realize our parents can not live forever, nor anybody else for that matter. It is discouraging at best to think my mother is reaching her final days. We put animals out of their misery, but we can’t physically put people to sleep and out of their pain. I acknowledge that we are not machines – we can not reverse the aging process. We simply do the best we can. I hope my mother’s health improves and she is here on earth for years to come, but that may be unrealistic. I have seen my mother improve some, only to be in a bed of pain the next day.
Truth is, I don’t know what the answer is. Maybe the surgery will strengthen her heart some, but I have to be cautious too. My mother is strong internally; she can take anything, I feel. But can I? That is the million-dollar question.
My prayers are with you,Anne.
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Sending prayers your way… jc
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I’m sending prayers out for your Mother. I lost mine almost two years ago and still find myself trying to reach her on the phone. It really is difficult to think of our parents as anything but forever young, and I’m still remembering her as she was before the final days. It’s difficult, even at my age (74) to think of myself as an orphan, but I was so used to calling her for answers to things like how much of something to use in one of her recipes that were her own that I’m sure Ill have the problem of wondering what to do next as long as I’m still living. Good to see you back in the blogging arena.
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Thank you. My mother is 87 and my father is 90. They have both lived a long, good life. The thought they won’t be there one day is a frightening one, but a true one. Thank you for writing. I have missed blogging.
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I deleted my original blog at one time because of health problems, but missed it so much I had to start a new one. Fortunately my Kentucky Angel persona was still open and I was able to get that one again, sorta! My Mom was 96, so she had lived a good long life, but I still miss her. I have to stop myself when I start to dial her number, and there are still so many questions I want to ask, even though she shared so many of her memories with me. My Dad was one week past his 77th birthday when he passed away, and I still have one of his favorite shirts to keep me warm on the cold nights. How is your Mom doing now? I’m still praying!
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Love the blog Anne! Yes, it’s an emotional roller coaster, glad we have each other & the Lord to comfort & guide us through each day! Praying continuously!
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Thanks, Janice, and for being with Mom and caring for her while she’s in the hospital. This evening, I reassured her that everything would go all right with her surgery. I know we are all on ‘pins and needles’ right now. I feel good and confident that the doctor will get her through it okay. Love and prayers continue.
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Thanks, Angie, for your feedback and asking about Mom. I started a blog two years ago because of chronic health issues. It has helped me so much to connect to others. My mother seems in good spirits. She was dizzy today so they are keeping her over. Hopefully, it is just her medications and they will allow her to go home this weekend. By the same token, I don’t want her to come home prematurely. It has been rough on her this time. My sister said she was in surgery nearly 4 hours yesterday. She had a new pacemaker implanted and a mild ablation due to her age and weakened heart. Thanks again and blessings coming your way too.
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