March 27, 2007
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Hey, friends,
Mama continues to improve! They are going to try letting her eat some pureed food for the first time today, and have been propping her up in a chair every few hours. They say they'll probably move her out of ICU into a room tomorrow. She's still very, very sick, and weak, and to me, it's very upsetting to see her like that. She can barely talk at all, she's so weak, and seems at time to be very uncomfortable. But we're thankful for every step forward.
Cissy and I are babysitting little Ben tonight so that our sister Re and her husband Steve can get away for a little night together at St. Pete Beach. She really needs a break after taking care of Mama for the past five months at her house.Cis and I just went for a walk around Re's neighborhood. Here are some pictures I've taken of southwest Florida's flora today:
I know this one! It's a hibiscus....
Re and Steve's new house
Oleander
The swamp down the street
Comments (6)
That is wonderful news! It seems the Lord isn't "done with her" yet, she has more to either learn or teach, or both:):) Love, Gerrie
Cylia, On another note, I've always wondered what Oleander looked like. I heard if you inject Oleander, it could be deadly.
As you know, it's always the highlight of my week to get the Monday paper so I can read your column, and I wasn't disappointed -- but I was surprised. I didn't expect to see a column by you since you were "gone" to Florida.
You and your sister performed a great and loving service to look after Ben so that Re and her husband could have a well-deserved evening out.
Your mother and your whole family continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
I just read your comment to me. Thank you for the compliment. And NO he does not know about this Xanga thing yet. I'll have to explain about Dwain's possessive phobias to you sometime when we're having coffee again.
What kind of criters live in the swamp???? I eill be keeping you all in my prayers. Dawn
Lovely, lovely pictures! You're a good sister! I'm sure your mother is so happy to have her girls together, it may just be what's helping her to improve, giving her reason to get better...sure hope and pray she continues.
There's something about becoming the caretaker for those that took care of us for so many years that really tugs on the heart. Some people do it purely out of felling "obligated" to do it. From reading your posts, it's obvious to see that's NOT the case here. You, and your sisters, are taking such good care of her and such wonderful support for each other. I am in awe of all of you!
The pictures are beautiful. We've been to Florida several times. I'm scheduled to be in Orlando the first month of June. Since Karla and the girls are going, we'll be driving. I've always loved the scenery there. It's so different from North Texas where it's dry...and flat...and dry....and boring....oh, and did I mention it's dry too?
God Bless!