tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10838182.post114367591463212256..comments2023-10-31T05:56:45.788-07:00Comments on LutheranChik's "L" Word Diary: One Step Forward, Two Steps BackwardUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10838182.post-1143759644943441232006-03-30T15:00:00.000-08:002006-03-30T15:00:00.000-08:00I've been there as well, except my Mom was half a ...I've been there as well, except my Mom was half a country away and I had to travel 11 hours by Greyhound every weekend to see her. Either way, it isn't fun.<BR/><BR/>I'll keep praying for you and her, and I'm reminding you again to take care of yourself. It is so easy to get run down when you are worrying about someone else.Sherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047910532698169213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10838182.post-1143718841575649772006-03-30T03:40:00.000-08:002006-03-30T03:40:00.000-08:00Biggest possible hugs and prayers. Will email late...Biggest possible hugs and prayers. Will email later. Hang on in there, and draw breath when you can...<BR/>Much love xxKathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09171138485811816831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10838182.post-1143717384628903072006-03-30T03:16:00.000-08:002006-03-30T03:16:00.000-08:00Been there last year..with my son not my mom...but...Been there last year..with my son not my mom...but praying for you all the same...((((O))))Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10838182.post-1143694294252337012006-03-29T20:51:00.000-08:002006-03-29T20:51:00.000-08:00No tax here, kiddo. Rant on.Hospitals (bless them ...No tax here, kiddo. Rant on.<BR/><BR/>Hospitals (bless them all) make me nuts. Your Mom may still be shucking off the anesthetic. I am trying to recall where I read that it takes one month per hour of surgery for the body to rid itself of the anesthetic used during an operation. Plus they have her on a drug regimen there. I know that when I have had surgery there came a point a couple of days after where I just hit the wall sleep-wise - boom - meet Sleeping Surgi-beauty. Next time ask that her chart be checked to see when she was last medicated. <BR/><BR/>It is hartd to go thru this alone. And I sure am glad you have the pooch. They can be so consoling. <BR/><BR/>Please let us all know how she and you are doing tomorrow. Consider this an invitation to go on at great length. <BR/><BR/>Hugs...MataMata Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04097615918403870130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10838182.post-1143693689274769472006-03-29T20:41:00.000-08:002006-03-29T20:41:00.000-08:00You're not taxing anyone. It's good that you have ...You're not taxing anyone. It's good that you have an outlet. Everybody needs one. Bless that little dog's heart, and yours, too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235049965406944684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10838182.post-1143693239960207102006-03-29T20:33:00.000-08:002006-03-29T20:33:00.000-08:00Make this a place where you can whine, complain, c...Make this a place where you can whine, complain, cry, scream, wail... or just sit. We'll rub your back and keep your ice cream bowl filled (now you know why they have that whoel fried food section in the hospital cafeteria.... sometimes you just need comfort food).<BR/><BR/>You are loved.<BR/><BR/>((((tawonda))))Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10838182.post-1143691435183686282006-03-29T20:03:00.000-08:002006-03-29T20:03:00.000-08:00I think all I have the energy for right now is to ...I think all I have the energy for right now is to do nothing, gallantly.;-) (Or otherwise.)<BR/><BR/>Ruth: My dog is a little Maltese. He'd <I>die</I> outside; or a critter in our neighborhood would eat him; I'm serious (we have large dogs and coyotes in the hood). But I've been really happy to see him paper-training himself -- maybe he's calling upon some dim memory from life with a previous owner. I've only had to get out the carpet steamer once all this week, and that was the first day I was gone all day.<BR/><BR/>Thanks everyone. I know I'm taxing people's patience by whining...but today is a whining day. It's got to come out sometime...and better in the privacy of my home, at my keyboard, than at the hospital.LutheranChikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02685566332651377907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10838182.post-1143690439583836352006-03-29T19:47:00.000-08:002006-03-29T19:47:00.000-08:00Ditto to the sentiment wishing I could be there an...Ditto to the sentiment wishing I could be there and at least ya know...let the dog outside.<BR/><BR/>Your post made me think to this hymn:<BR/><BR/>What have I to dread, what have I to fear, leaning on the everlasting arms? I have blessed peace with my Lord so near, <BR/>leaning on the everlasting arms.<BR/><BR/>Leaning, leaning, <BR/>safe and secure from all alarms; <BR/>leaning, leaning, <BR/>leaning on the everlasting arms.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18117461119651369877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10838182.post-1143687233391337702006-03-29T18:53:00.000-08:002006-03-29T18:53:00.000-08:00My thoughts and prayers still with you and your mo...My thoughts and prayers still with you and your mom, {{{LC}}}<BR/><BR/>BetteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10838182.post-1143684622473395972006-03-29T18:10:00.000-08:002006-03-29T18:10:00.000-08:00Hugs & prayers, LC. Good for you for getting the i...Hugs & prayers, LC. Good for you for getting the ice cream :). <BR/><BR/>A prayer from the Book of Common Prayer, it's labeled as "Prayers for use by a Sick Person" but its one of my favorites for any time I'm feeling exhausted with life and in need of the "what do I do next" answer. <BR/><BR/>"This is another day, O Lord. I know not what it may bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am able to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirt of Jesus. Amen"<BR/><BR/>May peace be with you and your mother as she recovers and you help her heal. <BR/><BR/>KateAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10838182.post-1143680251095637622006-03-29T16:57:00.000-08:002006-03-29T16:57:00.000-08:00I feel your pain... oh I feel it so. I have been ...I feel your pain... oh I feel it so. I have been in a similar place as you with my mother, I felt so alone and so helpless.<BR/><BR/>Prayers being said for you and your mother that you may feel God's work and presence now.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15279097751133383753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10838182.post-1143678232739329802006-03-29T16:23:00.000-08:002006-03-29T16:23:00.000-08:00Oh, ((((((((((LC))))))))))... I am so very sorry t...Oh, ((((((((((LC))))))))))... I am so very sorry that the roller coaster took a turn downward. Her body very well may be exhausted, and all this is now catching up with her. I'll bet tomorrow will be a better day, especially when she gets a whiff of those special gingerbread cupcakes. You all remain in my prayers...Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14057094040409159429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10838182.post-1143678039473094532006-03-29T16:20:00.000-08:002006-03-29T16:20:00.000-08:001Pe 5:7 Casting all your care upon him; for he car...1Pe 5:7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. <BR/><BR/>God bless and keep you in His peace and encourage your spirit.<BR/><BR/>Grace, Peace, and LoveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com