Hello everyone!
I haven’t been around this week, it has been a very emotionally stressful and draining week for our family to be honest. I have spent the week wrapped in worry and in anxiety for those I love. I’m going to be a little vague, since it is not my health information to really share.
My brother has been having some physical health issues and went for an MRI recently. The MRI came back that he needs surgery, and it is pretty involved. The surgery itself will not take very long, but you know how it is, every minute feels like a million. He finds out today when the surgery will be but it should be within the month.
The same day that he got this news, my mother fell while at her senior living complex, and needed to be sent to the ER. My brother and I met the ambulance there, and it was a very packed ER. We spent six hours there in total, but the good news was that my mom was fine! So the best news possible for that scenario, although it was exhausting to be in a state of worry for so long – especially for my brother who was still processing his own morning and news. I think he deserves an award or something for even going. Wednesday we had a follow up appointment with her doctor, and we found out some not great news but news we can prepare for and deal with.
It’s just been a lot all, on top of the economy putting the squeeze on us, and all the various other little things that happen everyday in life. However, I am thankful for the doctors and staff that we encountered this week, all who have been able to help us and provide answers, as well as family and friends who have been there to listen to me and support me, as I try to support my family. We all need each other in this world, to prop each other up!
Keep on keeping on everyone, and if you could send some good vibes and prayers for my family and I, I would so accept them. Thanks everyone.
Still Life, With Cracker Crumbs.. 
You know I’m there to listen. I never quite understand why everything seems to hit all at once these days. It’s like the dramas just won’t slow down.
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Thank you Lisa. I know, I see it in so many people’s lives – and some have even shared their own situations with me on here as well. So many people going through so many things. 😦
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I hope everything works out for your family members. It is always challenging to deal with health issues.
Enjoy your week…and your coffee!
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Thank you Laurel-Rain!
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Sending all good thoughts for your brother’s successful surgery and continued healing and results. And three cheers on your mom. That had to be a huge relief. Hang in there.
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Thank you Jeanie.
And it was, thank goodness!
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You can count on my prayers for your family.
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Thank you, I appreciate them.
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I am praying that all will go well with surgery. For a complete recovery and total healing.
Praying for a restful weekend for all of you.
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Thank you Annette. I appreciate the prayers. 🙂
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I’m so sorry to hear about the challenges your family is facing. It sounds like a really tough week for you all. Sending positive thoughts and prayers to your brother for his upcoming surgery and wishing your mother a speedy recovery. Take care and stay strong!
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It was pretty crazy and long and stressful. 😦 Thank you for the positive thoughts and prayers.
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Sending strength to you and your family. We are dealing with both being ill (the Covid we both got hit us really hard), starting our house renovations and my husband’s mum getting hit with health concerns while his dad is going through a degenerative condition himself. It does all come at once and that really doesn’t help, does it! Take care and hope things feel more manageable soon.
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Liz, I am so sorry to hear that you guys got hit so hard with Covid! I hope you are feeling better now. And I am so sorry as well about your in-laws. I will being sending positive thoughts and prayers to you and yours. I hope that things are better for you too, soon.
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Thank you, it is all a bit grim so I can very much empathise. Here’s to calmer waters for both our families!
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I’m so sorry these things all hit at the same time. I will pray for healing and recovery as well as skilled surgeons and medical staff.
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Thank you so much Marsha. I appreciate the prayers for my family. 🙂
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Goodness! What a week you’ve had. I hope everything has calmed down a bit and your brother’s surgery and recovery goes smoothly.
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Saying a prayer for your family tonight!
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Thank you Jennifer. 🙂
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So sorry to hear! I will keep you and your family in my prayers 🙏
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