tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6622758739580732797.post7720927834425192178..comments2024-03-27T21:59:51.968-05:00Comments on Linda's Life Journal: We Needed This Monday!Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09623820316056914224noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6622758739580732797.post-42518443262359654942017-07-12T13:41:25.419-05:002017-07-12T13:41:25.419-05:00I'm so grateful you had a great day before the...I'm so grateful you had a great day before the "other" happened. I send you strength my friend! God will give you peace and grace. I'm so very sorry about Summer's continued issues. I know exactly how the pain can wear on you...tears, frustration and many other emotions strike and it's kinda like hell on earth. Please let me know how things go.<br /><br />xo<br />PatGypsy Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13212447439580468374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6622758739580732797.post-21198638723668738492017-07-11T18:26:10.192-05:002017-07-11T18:26:10.192-05:00Thinking of you. You know---it's gonna be diff...Thinking of you. You know---it's gonna be difficult---but God is going to walk you right through this you'll see! Hang in there!BeachGypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02200510017404641217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6622758739580732797.post-66469510104040777882017-07-11T17:53:09.819-05:002017-07-11T17:53:09.819-05:00God blessed you today with your friend and just th...God blessed you today with your friend and just the relaxation that you needed. I pray that things go well with the talk with your mother. I understand as my mother lives with us and I care for my in laws as well. Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15151837626884862299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6622758739580732797.post-60937675934695827682017-07-11T15:22:10.861-05:002017-07-11T15:22:10.861-05:00I'm so glad you got what your soul needed. See...I'm so glad you got what your soul needed. Seems God's timing is always perfect. Prayers for you and your situation with your mom. It can be a very tough thing to handle I'm sure but you are doing it gracefully and that is all that matters.Anghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08666269310802526644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6622758739580732797.post-20319374671732384912017-07-11T14:47:22.952-05:002017-07-11T14:47:22.952-05:00Oh Linda!! What a wonderful day you had with Candi...Oh Linda!! What a wonderful day you had with Candie, Louis, Summer, and knitting! Candie must be an angel on earth, bearing knitting, clothes, fresh fruit, and friendship! We would all like having an angel like Candie in our lives!<br />The dishcloth you started is the very best starter in knitting! I always wanted to knit, and I started about 17 years ago. It was so different than crochet, but I loved it. I was so pleased to stay with it so as to learn to knit socks about a year later. I really love to know I am giving (or wearing) a sock unlike anyone else's, and to know I knit every stitch in them --(wrong or right!) really gave me confidence. (Now I can't see those tiny stitches, so I don't do socks anymore!) :(<br />Honey, this is something very heavy--with you and your dear sisters and brother--knowing when to place your mom in a place well suited for her. I have prayed for you all this afternoon, and I will again. If as many of you that can get together and pray for God's guidance in this, I know He will show you the way. You will be in my thoughts and I am anxious to hear how your talk with your mom went.<br />I am praying!!Bluebird49https://www.blogger.com/profile/01195892307835553912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6622758739580732797.post-83585906298892478952017-07-11T12:04:19.282-05:002017-07-11T12:04:19.282-05:00Oh my, bless your heart and those around you. I am...Oh my, bless your heart and those around you. I am so sorry to read this. I know it is heartbreaking. My heart is touched by Summer's love for Louis Dean and his tender heart for her. I'm so sorry she is in such pain. May the Lord give you wisdom as you deal with the conversation and strength for each new day. I love the knitted washcloths. Nonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13020639587130083388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6622758739580732797.post-35619587293709418142017-07-11T10:27:14.902-05:002017-07-11T10:27:14.902-05:00Yikes, that first sentence was to read My heart go...Yikes, that first sentence was to read My heart goes out to you. xoxo,SusieSusiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425051654313691986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6622758739580732797.post-41539378314467803932017-07-11T10:26:36.155-05:002017-07-11T10:26:36.155-05:00Linda, My goes out to you , your daughter and moth...Linda, My goes out to you , your daughter and mother. We can only do our best. Some times standing on our heads won't make people happy. I think your mother is just aging...I always told my girls, don't let me turned into my mother. LOL...I hear myself at times and I sound like mommy. Gaa...I loved my mother but she made me crazy at times. I am pray your mom gets into a nursing home soon...for her peace as well as you and your siblings. Poor sweet Summer. Pain is a tough thing...saps our energy and try to take our Joy. I just told Teddy this morning, my painful feet are taking some of my joy away. Bummer. I am bound to make myself smile anyway. So there nasty arthritis. So thankful you all have LD to hug you and comfort you. Blessings to all, I love you guys, xoxo, SusieSusiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425051654313691986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6622758739580732797.post-10777568529322254272017-07-11T10:12:11.716-05:002017-07-11T10:12:11.716-05:00I feel so bad for Summer, perhaps helpless is a be...I feel so bad for Summer, perhaps helpless is a better way to phrase it. Linda, I do hope you can hold strong. Change has to happen.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6622758739580732797.post-85005496375365019952017-07-11T09:12:35.434-05:002017-07-11T09:12:35.434-05:00A heavy load you carry for your Mother and Daughte...A heavy load you carry for your Mother and Daughter.Changes in the windhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06942797186537814864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6622758739580732797.post-57757862242342379882017-07-11T08:37:19.420-05:002017-07-11T08:37:19.420-05:00I can't knit but I do dearly love to crochet. ...I can't knit but I do dearly love to crochet. At this point in life I prefer small portable projects like hot mats (to use like trivets on the table). I have a vintage-y pattern I love and have made dozens of these. I find that the pretty colors of the Peaches and Creme cotton yarn are addictive and it is soothing to work with them. I buy mine at Walmart too ... best price, as you noted.<br /><br />You are certainly in my thoughts and prayers as you deal with your mother. I will pray that you can get her placed in just the right situation. As I look back I am just in awe of how God worked it out for my dad to be in just the right place. <br /><br />"The conversation" won't be easy but you are doing what's best for all concerned. It was explained to me when we first started thinking about care for my dad, that every change in their living situation becomes more confusing to the elderly. Sharing your mother around between the siblings, as has been happening, is kind and good of you all, but it will really be more helpful for your mother if you can get her into one place where she can be settled and cared for.<br /><br />So sorry to hear that Summer is struggling with pain again. She has been through so much. Hope the new doctor can help.Mrs.Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00392321745556290343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6622758739580732797.post-21606624946055931762017-07-11T07:58:50.500-05:002017-07-11T07:58:50.500-05:00You have many blessings Linda...I have been throug...You have many blessings Linda...I have been through caring for aging parents...just remember...this time belongs to YOU...you deserve time to enjoy life with your dear LD...I am glad to see Summer is back with you..I hope a plan for your Mother develops...peace and love to youEstelle'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04565205787406338559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6622758739580732797.post-48610707905367456062017-07-11T07:55:39.600-05:002017-07-11T07:55:39.600-05:00I learned to knit as a girl..but just basic stitch...I learned to knit as a girl..but just basic stitches. It is very calming. I have a good friend who is a whiz at knitting. After a stressful day yesterday, I was glad to sit down with needle and thread. Sorry Summer is still feeling badly. Marvin continues to struggle with pain and I am praying the epidural the doctor plans to do will help. Maybe the episode with your mom paved the way for you to relay to her the plans y'all are making for her care. It is hard to be "the heavy" but as you said, sometimes you have to tell it like it is. You can tell I was a teenager in the 70s!!lol So glad you can look on the bright side in all situations.Arlene Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17845514896764280013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6622758739580732797.post-72589256584241876412017-07-11T07:24:18.243-05:002017-07-11T07:24:18.243-05:00Linda, I am so glad you are knitting. I have gott...Linda, I am so glad you are knitting. I have gotten back into knitting in the last year and a half since retirement and it is my relaxation time for sure. I can knit, talk to someone and watch TV at the same time. Joe is amazed. I make those same dishclothes. I've made two for me and three for my friend who absolutely loves them. They are so easy and I don't think you will have any trouble with them.<br /><br />I am sorry about Summer's pain. I have had back pain the last two days and can certainly empathize with her. I will be praying that this new doctor can help her. It has been a pleasure getting to know her better on facebook since we became "friends".<br /><br />I thank God for bringing LD into your life. What a blessing he is to you and your family!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05673288414533354350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6622758739580732797.post-14537428886976702522017-07-11T07:03:42.537-05:002017-07-11T07:03:42.537-05:00Sorry to hear Summer is in more pain again, prayer...Sorry to hear Summer is in more pain again, prayers for her and for you in your MOM situation.. can't wait to see your new wardrobe. I would call these hot pot handlers not wash cloths. have never heard of using knitted clothes to wash, is that for dishes or people? they are beautiful and I know you will enjoy making moreMadSnapperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08163140037276496519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6622758739580732797.post-10794257820398320152017-07-11T07:01:56.732-05:002017-07-11T07:01:56.732-05:00Vee said what I think about Louis Dean in your lif...Vee said what I think about Louis Dean in your life and the lives of your daughters especially. He is ministering to your hearts everyday! God Bless him. Prayers being said for Summer. <br /><br />How fun to have such a good day with your friend. How said about your mother. Praying for your talk with her. Sounds like she carries so much bitterness and pain and it spills over onto others. <br /><br />You are letting God work through you in the life of your mother. Deanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16133684514103206137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6622758739580732797.post-55670143587201147072017-07-11T05:43:10.925-05:002017-07-11T05:43:10.925-05:00What a happy day you describe with Candie and knit...What a happy day you describe with Candie and knitting lessons and new clothes. ☺️ It is true that busy hands help busy heads relax. Precious Summer...praying for her to find the relief that she needs. Chronic pain is no friend. <br /><br />Your darling husband is such a dear man. God bless his ministry as your husband and dad to your kids. He's helping to heal hurts. <br /><br />Life is messy. May I offer a suggestion? If so, I'll send it behind the scenes... <br /><br /><br />Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6622758739580732797.post-8003143033284572017-07-11T01:26:34.178-05:002017-07-11T01:26:34.178-05:00Oh Linda, I am so sorry. And I think this may be a...Oh Linda, I am so sorry. And I think this may be a reaffirmation that she cannot stay with you on a permanent basis. Candie was just who you needed today! I knew you would have no trouble with the knitting,because you are such a creative person. I will say another prayer tonight about your talk with your mom. I know it is not easy. Blessings to you, and you are right. God has GOT this!Ginny Hartzlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09329131153403895625noreply@blogger.com