tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6622758739580732797.post1427718261533184438..comments2024-03-27T21:59:51.968-05:00Comments on Linda's Life Journal: Now it's WHEN and Not IF!Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09623820316056914224noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6622758739580732797.post-2309941824160591762017-07-14T21:55:56.134-05:002017-07-14T21:55:56.134-05:00I just watched Hidden Figures with my daughters ye...I just watched Hidden Figures with my daughters yesterday and it was a wonderful movie! I'm sorry to hear your mom has to go to a home, I know that can be so very hard to do but necessary at times and I'm sure she understands and it is clear how very much she is loved. Big hugs to you, keeping you and your family in my prayers. Enjoy your weekend.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />JillJillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14904921240840944999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6622758739580732797.post-67042930602886857642017-07-13T22:38:00.291-05:002017-07-13T22:38:00.291-05:00What a blessing that your Mother took the news wel...What a blessing that your Mother took the news well. I know that will make the transition easier for ALL of you. Glad you got to relax a little too. Stress can really take a toll on us.Anghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08666269310802526644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6622758739580732797.post-33367318773220960592017-07-13T18:40:07.261-05:002017-07-13T18:40:07.261-05:00I have a good feeling about the outcome! There may...I have a good feeling about the outcome! There may be a few bumps in the road, but a blessing is coming to you and your family!Bluebird49https://www.blogger.com/profile/01195892307835553912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6622758739580732797.post-4579593440080545062017-07-13T16:06:33.282-05:002017-07-13T16:06:33.282-05:00Oh Linda, what story this week has been. So thril...Oh Linda, what story this week has been. So thrilled that you have such a loving and caring family to surround you in these difficult decisions. Dreams are a crazy thing. I had one last night that had Clint Eastwood telling me he loved me, and My Uncle Bud was there, and he's been in heaven over 30 years. I told Clint I loved him too. And then I woke up, and my dearest was in bed next to me.... I didn't tell him my dream..HaHa.<br /><br />Keep praying, laughing, and having a margarita or two. Love you girlfriend. Hugs and prayers.<br />Wandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06941735389982354519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6622758739580732797.post-46936315423846281802017-07-13T14:23:13.784-05:002017-07-13T14:23:13.784-05:00So glad things are progressing. You are doing the...So glad things are progressing. You are doing the right thing - but that doesn't make it easy. Dreams are spooky aren't they - my least favourite kind are those that you go back into again after you've woken up. I must find a copy of Hidden Figures to watch. Cheers from little ol me over at Carole's ChatterCarolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16985978221627051493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6622758739580732797.post-81769528589377765182017-07-13T13:37:50.631-05:002017-07-13T13:37:50.631-05:00Linda, I am thankful that you finally know that yo...Linda, I am thankful that you finally know that your mother is going to be taken care of and that the burden is not on just one of you. My mother lives with us and has for over 10 years. I truly believe it destroys a relationship to a point. Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15151837626884862299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6622758739580732797.post-33793178111097932152017-07-13T11:41:47.056-05:002017-07-13T11:41:47.056-05:00Oh Linda...I have tears in my eyes now. But I do t...Oh Linda...I have tears in my eyes now. But I do think you will be feeling better now that there is a definite place and plan. And you are so very blessed to have a large, beautiful, and supportive family. I wish I could reach through the screen and give you a big hug! Like I commented on Facebook, everyone should have a Summer in their lives. She is a wonderful example to everyone!! I am praying for a solution for her that will last! I agree that your dreams are about not having control. But you are handling everything so beautifully, and are a wonderful child of God. Ginny Hartzlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09329131153403895625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6622758739580732797.post-80962890664761392472017-07-13T11:23:25.609-05:002017-07-13T11:23:25.609-05:00A tough day but one that had to come. Your mother...A tough day but one that had to come. Your mother will adjust to wherever she gets sent, she is just lucky to have you all who tried to do their best or her as long as possible. Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6622758739580732797.post-37616638168208671492017-07-13T10:27:16.140-05:002017-07-13T10:27:16.140-05:00Oh my goodness Linda can I ever identify with this...Oh my goodness Linda can I ever identify with this post. The year and half my mom lived with us were some of the hardest times ever...we had our good days and our sweet times and shared lots of conversations and laughs, but it was sooo hard. It is hard for me to get around with my knees and I had to push mom in a wheel chair everywhere I took her. Not sure how much longer we could have gone on and there was no one else to take her in. My sister kind of helped but two of them were in no position to really, and the one who was did very, very little. Growing old is just plain old "the pits". I am soo glad you have a place to put your mom that you all feel good about and pray for an easy and smooth transition for her. Hang in there...God's got this! HUGSDebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09836655708421528876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6622758739580732797.post-67757661933970587372017-07-13T09:09:30.670-05:002017-07-13T09:09:30.670-05:00May God bless you, dear Linda. Caring for the agin...May God bless you, dear Linda. Caring for the aging calls for so many difficult decisions, and moments of conflict. My Mom fell and broke her left hip (broke her right two years ago ) two days before we were to depart for Jay and Camille's wedding, in Idaho. Their wedding was July 1st.<br /><br />In April, I was blessed with the foresight to ask two friends who were to attend the wedding, to be on standby if I were to need them to care for my parents. My premonition came true. They stepped in and tended to my parents so we could go to the wedding without any worries.<br /><br />Prayers from here!<br />w/LAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6622758739580732797.post-19153781997973479902017-07-13T08:46:28.289-05:002017-07-13T08:46:28.289-05:00So glad you got everything settled. It has been a ...So glad you got everything settled. It has been a trying week here at Nanaland as well so I will pray for brighter skies for both of us.Arlene Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17845514896764280013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6622758739580732797.post-52359658614156350872017-07-13T08:38:19.079-05:002017-07-13T08:38:19.079-05:00What beautiful words to end this post on! You all...What beautiful words to end this post on! You all have been God's hand of grace and mercy to your mother. So glad she'll have a place and perhaps being with other people her age will give her enjoyment.<br /><br />Praying for you all. He KNOWS!Deanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16133684514103206137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6622758739580732797.post-1920842202779369042017-07-13T07:55:17.746-05:002017-07-13T07:55:17.746-05:00Prayers answered - a new place for your mother. Sh...Prayers answered - a new place for your mother. She will be around people her age and have care that you know is necessary. As you say it - A Win, Win..<br />I've lost both of my parents now, but remember (especially with mother) life can be extremely difficult. It was sometimes so hard to try and just live a daily life while coping with episodes/tantrums. As my doctor tells me, the caregiver has to FIRST take care of herself/himself in order to give any caring to another. Remember that, please. <br />Prayers will continue for all of you. And dear Summer. MimiGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13514473530930844538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6622758739580732797.post-19302925416113760682017-07-13T07:45:23.370-05:002017-07-13T07:45:23.370-05:00Very difficult times for you, Linda. My aging par...Very difficult times for you, Linda. My aging parents are both living. My Dad is in good shape, my Mother has had 2 strokes and severe macular degeneration. I do what I can for them and my Dad is wearing down at 87. The tough nursing home decision will come at some point for me, about them being an only child. Prayers for you all...Robin@DecoratingTennisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09896928242190026852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6622758739580732797.post-6796431169139043682017-07-13T06:54:27.300-05:002017-07-13T06:54:27.300-05:00Sorry to hear about your good and bad days and nig...Sorry to hear about your good and bad days and nights, but also knew you would pull through all of it like you always do. you are so strong and my prayers are with all of you as you go through this transition, been there done that so know how hard it is... you are blessed to have your siblings and children helping you and holding you up and of course the best blessing of all LDMadSnapperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08163140037276496519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6622758739580732797.post-17874855130722601862017-07-13T06:42:54.981-05:002017-07-13T06:42:54.981-05:00 Linda, Thankful for all of you to get some good r... Linda, Thankful for all of you to get some good results. I think your mother will be fine at the home....she can get around and enjoy the many activity rooms they have. It was good to see Lonnie, Deanie ,and the others in your pictures today. Sending love and prayers to all. Bless you, xoxo, SusieSusiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425051654313691986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6622758739580732797.post-18911253534314805732017-07-13T05:13:58.596-05:002017-07-13T05:13:58.596-05:00No finer report than that "The Lord stood wit...No finer report than that "The Lord stood with you." I feel a sense of relief for you all knowing that the steps are in place and that you know where she will be placed. <br /><br />Praying for grace and mercy in each situation. His grace; His mercy. Sending love across the miles...Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6622758739580732797.post-78957808463959063552017-07-13T05:04:21.554-05:002017-07-13T05:04:21.554-05:00I have been watching for a post from you, Linda, a...I have been watching for a post from you, Linda, and am so thankful to hear that things are moving forward with a nursing home. Such a blessing that your sister has already chosen one and that the arrangements are already in place. That really makes a difference, and things may move quite quickly from here.<br /><br />We got all the arrangements for my dad in place ahead of time, and when he needed to go there it was only a few weeks' wait. (I understand that a few weeks sounds like an eternity right now,😉.)<br /><br />We have a nursing home in place for my mother-in-law also. She may not need it for quite awhile, but it's there when she does. At their age, a fall or other incident could turn things around all too quickly.<br /><br />Continuing to pray for you, Linda. God will see you through this!Mrs.Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00392321745556290343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6622758739580732797.post-30716674519983239512017-07-13T04:40:29.849-05:002017-07-13T04:40:29.849-05:00These things are never easy. I'm saying a pray...These things are never easy. I'm saying a prayer for smooth transition for your Mom. And piece in your hearts❤️jamarson1https://www.blogger.com/profile/14617921099875820602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6622758739580732797.post-56600356204998224972017-07-13T01:51:18.505-05:002017-07-13T01:51:18.505-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Juttahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02904813944685123447noreply@blogger.com