and excited to report that my mom is recovering. She's out of ICU and in a regular room and just ate a real meal. That's just the frosting on the cake. During the worst time of my life, I hovered over her in ICU after her 2/3 blood loss and asked the Lord to please let her live because I want a new relationship with her. I want to love her unconditionally! He allowed me to see her suffer, to see her crying when she was beginning to come out of her drug induced sleep. The crying was weird at first; she sounded like a throaty yet almost voiceless seal. Her eyes were closed but arched then scrunched. She was in so much pain and confusion and there was nothing any of my family or I could do but love on her and pray for her. I sang to her. She cried again. I prayed over her. More crying. I'd come home (thank GOD for my patient hubby who drove me to PHX and back) and collapse, yet not really sleep. This dear lady who has driven me crazy through the years and hurt my heart so many times is the one I am most connected to and need. God showed me this past week how adorable He is through her, how loving He is through her, how genrous and caring He is through her, and certainly even how clever and funny He is through her! Yesterday, Mom had us crackin' up laughing!!! I want to spend time with her along with needing to balance my time with my own little family and all that we need to get done. (life). I am so blessed, even in this exhaustion, to have had this experience. And I hope that I never take anything or anyone for granted. You all, we all are PRECIOUS in HIS sight.
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Oh, my gosh, Gail -- what did I miss? I'm so happy for you that your mom has come out of this crisis, and hope that she now is well on her way to full recovery, although that may take a while. Take good care of yourself, and of your mother -- and let me know if there is any way I can be of help as you travel this journey! Hugs !!!!! Janet
Isn't it amazing how we realize how much we love our moms when we think we're about to lose them? I am so happy to hear she's doing better and that you will get more time with her. God is GOOD.
hearing your gratefulness...
and thankful that you shared such a precious peek into your heart.
@slmret - Janet, you didn't really miss anything because I only posted a pulse (the other day?) asking for prayer. I wanted to wait to post more info, because I needed time and I was hoping for something positive. Fortunately, God was/is gracious and said yes to my request! I realize more that I need to take care of myself, especially after today. I completely wore out. Thank you for offering to help! Right now, just be yourself, cheering me on, smiling, showing off your pictures on your blog! ( : <3
@aretheyallyours - I knoooow, SO true! Spending time with her is more important to me now. Hopefully, we'll figure out how to do that, in spite of a hubby who will grumble about the heat down there! I won't go by myself! But that's a minor issue compared with what other people are dealing with! How's YOUR mom? I need to visit your blog and catch up!
@down_onthefarm - Thank you, dear girl. I still pray for your little girl!
Gail,
Praising God with you! Keep us posted.
I have a friend moving from Phx to I think your area...and if you live where I think you do then that is where she is going to move to with her husband and son, plus if it is indeed as small a town as I think it might be then I hope doable (Lord willing) to get you two together, I would love to see about connecting you two together so she can have a sister in Christ right off the bat.
You can e-mail me if you have my real e-mail address, otherwise here is my 'junk' e-mail address kainos1997@yahoo.com and I can forward you a reply from my real one if you would like to connect with Teresa.
Praying for you and for your mom!
Because of Christ,Kelly
so wonderful to hear and read about all the Lord did and is doing through this Gail. I will continue to pray for you and your mom!! HUGS, Jenny
@Richgem - She's doing a lot better Still in bad health but compared to January/February, it's a big improvement!
@Richgem - thank you so much!
I'm releived for you! What an opportunity God has given you to see how much your Mom means to you. I will be praying for strength and healing. Take care dear friend~Dawne
@Kelly - I'll e-mail you!!! ( :
@ABAHM - Thanks Jenny! I know we'll continue to need the prayers! And I sure love those hugs! <3
@aretheyallyours - I've thought of you and your mom as I've gone through tthis experience, so I'm glad your mom is improving. It's rough when our mom's health goes bad!
@down_onthefarm - Always believe, when the going gets tough, SOMEbody SOMEwhere is praying for you! ( :
@DawneElla - Thanks, Dawnie! Yep..discovering what mom means to me; I never imagined anything like this would happen.
Wonderful post.
@MsWrite2 - Thank you!!!
My goodness where have I been? I am so sorry to read about your mom, but so thankful she is doing good Praise God! I hope & pray that you get that much needed time with her because life is to short to let that get away. I am glad you posted when you came by or else I wouldn't have got to see this as I only comment when commented too. I just don't come here that much anymore oh me.
Have a blessed week hun.
Hugs....Linda
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