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I'm long over due on an update. Sorry. Life is crazy. I won't go into details but suffice it to say I have been feeling a little challenged.
Top five reasons why I know I haven't been functioning well...
1-The other night I was on the way to the hospital to stay with my mother in law. I pulled in to McDonalds to get a diet coke (a big one as it was a all nighter). I get on the freeway and arrive then taste it and its regular coke. Bleck. I can't drink that. So I had nothing. Come morning, imagine me a lot more tired and way more cranky. I drove home, the said non diet coke is in my car still from the night before. I actually drove to the McDonalds and balled them out and got a free diet coke. The look on the ladies face made me realize how crazy I was. Hanging my head in shame.
2- I tried to put the toaster away in the freezer and later my sister found rice in my fridge.
3-I got so tired after driving home the other day that when the twins fell asleep in the car I pulled in the garage and napped with them in the car for a good long time.
4- The twins who are usually well groomed, have looked quite a mess these days.
5-I actually told a stranger who told me about a croc sale, I hated crocs.
There's more but take it from me. You don't need to hear it. Ha ha.
I'll end with a few blessing and reasons why I am still sane today.
Great friends calling me and offering help.
Friends and family offering babysitting and babysitting when I have needed it.
Meals being delivered (totaling 5 now).
A full nights sleep as its been decided that staying nights wasn't helping my mother in law.
my sister, my mom, and my sister in law.
Answered prayers.
There's more. I have such a huge amount of gratitude for the many people who have been praying and offering service at this time. All of my blog friends too. It just makes me cry. Thank you thank you, all of you!
As this challenge is least about me (but this is my blog and I blog about me) and more about my mother in law so here is an update.
She is still in the ICU. We are on week 5 of this hospital stay but it's actually been two months since her initial problem. She seems to recovered from the surgery but progress is slow and she still has a lot of improvement to make. She had endured so very much and has a lot of fighting to still do. In this time I have learned so much more deeply how much I love her and appreciate her. It's been agony watching her suffer like this. She is a special woman.
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Oh, Laura! I am so sad for you! I am glad to see that you are recognizing some blessings through it all, but I am so sorry you are dealing with this. I can't do much to offer by way of dinners (since my own family hasn't gotten many meals from me since this pregnancy), but we'd love to have the girls come over any day, any time! Lauren and Brooke would love to have them...I am home most days except Thursdays! Our prayers are with you and your family.
Oh I am so sorry that you are tired, forgetful, and going through all of this. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I do however have to chuckle at your crocs remark and intolerance of the mis-hap at MC Donalds. Hey when a person is under extreame amounts of stress and no sleep on top of it I would say your doing okay:)..
Lots of hugs. If I were a little (okay a lot) closer I would bring you a meal.
Hugs
♥ I can't even imagine! I'd be a mess also... I don't do well with so little sleep! I hope things start looking up very soon!!! Take care!
Oh, Laura.
I've been thinking of you......I wish I were nearer and able to actually help with some of the things that get neglected during times like these.
Sending you huge hugs.
XOXO
Ps Tell Lindsey that Grace forgot her blog log in info so she can't update her blog. :)
Sorry you're all having to go through such an ordeal. I hope Jan gets to go home soon and begin the long process of healing. I'm sure getting out of that hospital will be wonderful medicine for her.
In the meantime, you're all in our prayers.
=)
It must be so hard to hang in there when you don't have an end in sight right now. Sending you prayers and hugs and hoping your MIL gets to come home soon.
Laura--- ((HUG)) Hang in there! Sending my prayers out to your family.
I'm joining the "wish I was closer" group so I could help out! I've been thinking about your family so much. That's a long, long haul for a family. Just remember that Heavenly Father is mindful of your plight, your needs, your strengths and your faith. {HUGS}
just keep swimming! HUGS! and HOLY COW THAT SUCKS!
what a bummer you got the wrong beverage. it's the little things like that , that put a person over the edge. sadly. way to go taking a nap.
thank goodness you have great family and friends being supportive right now.
I really hope that you are doing better with a full night's sleep. It is so hard to get through a family crisis like this without your rest!! I always try to remember to give people the benefit of the doubt, because you never know what battle they are fighting that day. I really hope those that you encountered when you were struggling gave YOU that benefit.
You are amazing! You can only do what you can do, be kind to yourself.
I really hope and pray that Jan will pull through this!! (hugs)
It breaks my heart to hear about all your family is going through right now. You are an amazing woman and your MIL is very lucky to have you. I wish I were able to help out in some way. I would scoop up those sweet girls of yours in a heart beat :)
I hope more rest is in your future and brighter days for your MIL.
I love the diet coke story!LOL. I know how you feel. You are an amazing Sister,wife,mother,friend and daughter. Thanks for helping me through this hard time in our family! I Love ya
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