the hamster wheel going like 90 around here. We're living out of daytimers and computer calendar programs. For me, rest, good food, swimming, and water keep me going and I try to make all those things happen. Katie on the other hand... has the unending homework and activites. 8 hours of sleep a night are not happening for her. She has very little free time for doing the "fun stuff" like... hanging the Christmas lights outside and playing tennis. I worry about her. And I wonder how our lives will change when she's off to college in a year and a half. I keep hearing of people starting their Christmas shopping and I am just NOT ready to add that to my list! My hospice training is over Nov. 17th and then I'll take a deep breath and try to regroup.
Not EVERYone in this house is busy though...we have a dog that struggles with boredom when we are to busy to play with her. Although... life can be soooo good for her when my son comes over.We will be babysitting our "grand-kitty" Chloe in a few days while the kids go to Seattle and Las Vegas for Thanksgiving. I'm SURE I'll have to put up pictures of Chloe.
I'm hoping we don't end up with "soggy carpet." You see, when Molly gets nervous... she drools. It's gross. And it will take some adjustment for Molly when Chloe arrives to rule the roost. Fortunately Chloe is de-clawed and will be a "JOY" I'm sure to have in our home!
And so, remember to take a deep breath and take care of yourself during this upcoming holiday season. The one thing I'm doing for myself is a Beth Moore Bible study - "A Woman's Heart - God's Dwelling Place" She is an amazing teacher and I love it. It's drawing me closer to Him. There really IS life in God's Living Word.
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I read your November Newsletter (I always read your newsletters, as they are very heartwarming and remind me to be thankful for the blessings in my life), and the story about May made me cry with grief over losing my mom.
When Mom was in the hospital in her final days, I'd often call after spending the day with her, and have whoever was there hold the phone to her ear so I could talk to her. She was unconscious, but I believe she heard my words.
My eldest son called and spoke to her a week before she died, and I remember her eyes opened as if she recognized his voice. I think she did. He was her firstborn grandson and quite special to her.
I just wanted you to know that the story in November's newsletter really touched my heart. I am so thankful for you, and those like you, who give of yourselves so selflessly to those who are in their final days, as well as the grieving families left behind.
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