Mom had a decent day today. At one point she even sat up with her legs off the bed and insisted that she walk to the bathroom (even though she has a catheter in) the nurses explained that she had a catheter but she was quite decided that a trip to the washroom was in order. She made the trip without incident despite her weak state. We were relieved of that. She also ate half of a banana Popsicle (who eats the banana ones anyway? guess they save them for the hospital patients and think they won't really care :) She also called Dad "handsome" and asked him to hold her hand for quite a while.
We are grateful for parents that put so much time and energy and personal sacrifice into building that unified family. We are blessed to have the support of each other and love surrounding us. When one of us are weak another is strong and so the scenario continues. I'll cry now and comfort another 2 hours from now. The nurses have made numerous comment on Mom and how peaceful she is and how accepting she is of everything. Also they have asked us on several occasions how we can be "alright" with what is happening. We've had some great talks with the nurses and their observances are correct...although we experience much pain we are accepting of what is inevitable and we know that Mom's spirit will live on literally and also manifesting itself within each of us, her children. We have talked about how Mom's sense of humor is in Jonan, how her passion is in Justin, her confidence in Kalie, etc. We have been blessed and continue to be blessed by this amazing woman. Dad is having a hard time now that Mom can't have "talks" with him, he is losing more than just a companion, he is losing his best friend. He is doing a great job handling all of this and manages to keep an amazing perspective. I can only imagine how much more painful this is for him. They have a marriage to be envied...full of loyalty, adoration and respect, please continue to keep him in your prayers as he endures this challenging time with finesse and strength as ever our father does. Your kindness and well wishes and prayers have been so appreciated and we send our thanks.
**this photo was taken fall 2008
Thanks for the update. You all are continually in our thoughts and prayers. God be with you.
ReplyDeleteAll those things that you have expressed about your family are things that I have been thinking about. What a blessing you are to each other and to your parents.
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Love & prayers from our family
Thank you so much for keeping us posted. We continue to pray for all your family, especially Blaine.
ReplyDeleteLove, Linda, Paul, Sari & Zella McFate
I love to hear that she remains the same person I remember... very classy and beautiful. Such high qualities to keep in such a difficult time. You remain in our prayers and our hearts.
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I am so grateful that my journey here has crossed paths with Renie. She is and will continue to be a source of strength and a great example to me. It makes me smile to think that Renie and Blaine are still and will always be "sweethearts". Your family is in my thoughts and prayers daily.
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I agree with all that has been said of Blaine, Renie and your family. I am grateful for the example you are all showing and am so appreciative of the memories and the daily activities that are so very special for your family. Thanks for sharing these and know that you are in the hearts and prayers of so many who know and love Renie & Blaine. I am also very grateful for the eternal family and those truths that help us to be strong. Even though we feel the sorrow, we can feel happiness in knowing the plan of salvation.
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