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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 29 2018 : 8:11:10 PM
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update on my mom,, yesterday was a good day for her... but unfortunately not so much today..
But we got to feed her a few small bits of purred food (like baby food)... she ate several bites but then gave up..
I am praying tomorrow will be a better day..
Thank you all for your prayers and support.
>^..^<
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Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
4919 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
4919 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2018 : 05:58:08 AM
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Grace, this journey that you and your sister are on reminds me of the one I took some 20 years ago.
I got a call at 3 am to come, mother had a stroke. My husband offered to drive me the 30 miles to the hospital. She was stiff as,a board, and they were trying to weigh her!!! Crazy!!! But she ralleyed
and the PA told me to call the family. I did and they came, all except our brother. I asked the PA a stupid question...how long do you think she has? Only God knows! Those were his words. I knew that, but I was looking for earthly advice. They decided on hospice and moved her back into her room in the nursing home, which was connected to the hospital. Again I tried to reach my brother and he came. Then she went to sleep. I tried to feed her with a spoon, as she had once done for me. B u t mostly she slept. I talked to her, sang to her, read Bible verses, etc. Then as I was leaving the nursing home the next Saturday, with my sister, I heard fiddle music...Faded Love. She loved that song. At that point I knew! The next day i returned with fiddle music...her brother playing it. I told her I loved her, she had seen all of us and we would be ok. We would miss her but I knew she had seen Jesus, twice and wanted to go with him. I kissed her sleeping face and drove home. The call came, and back we went.
So treasure each minute, each hour, each day. Old photos...show her, ask who the faces are and write it on the back. Play her favorite music. Be funny, be silly, and laugh, just make the best of the situation.
Hugs and love from one who has been there.
TexasGran
#6389
Let God's light shine through you every day.
Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey
Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals under my name.
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2018 : 6:07:12 PM
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Thank you so much for your support ...and yes.. I am cherrishing every moment...
I brought her a small squishy bear and a bright halt face balloon...
I am at the hospital... but ducted out to give her brother a bit of quit time...
Hugz and again thank you so very much for your support.
hugz
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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wolfecastle
True Blue Farmgirl
75 Posts
christine
broomfield
co
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Posted - Jan 31 2018 : 2:26:31 PM
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Hello Ladies,
Thanks for the support Grace, I got my minis in the mail today, they should be there by Friday before 3:00pm. YAY!
Grace, I will continue keeping you and your family in my prayers, its such a hard thing your guys are going through now, but it's wonderful you can be there with her, helping her along for whatever journey is before her. Keep hanging in there, take care of yourself and give your self time, even if its small stolen minutes to find a little peace and recharge. Prayers and love to you. Big hugs to your husband too for helping with the minis
Much Love-
Christine
Farmgirl #958
www.wolfecastle.blogspot.com
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
4919 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
4919 Posts |
Posted - Jan 31 2018 : 3:44:50 PM
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Yay! Christine, you did it. Good push.
TexasGran
#6389
Let God's light shine through you every day.
Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey
Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals under my name.
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2018 : 3:12:10 PM
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Well Marilyn,, I took your advice and stole a wee bit of time for myself,,, and found a quilting store in the process... walking through the store,,, looking at all the lovely fabrics and patterns,,, was very therapeutic for me... now I am at Starbucks getting caught up on my emails and other computer stuff... heading back to the Hospital at 4pm.
Today was a much better day for my mother... only on the feeder tube at night. Still unable to talk and walk... but it's all about babysteps.
Christine,, Wahoooo! I am so looking forward to seeing all those minis... I told Hubby dearest to send me a photo of them before he sorts them! lol!
Hugz to you all.
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
4919 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
4919 Posts |
Posted - Feb 04 2018 : 6:13:44 PM
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Grace, I'm glad you found a quilt shop! My cousin suffered a bad stroke in his early 40s. His right side was damaged...but with a lot of therapy, slowly he got better. He wears a brace on his leg, and his right hand is not too useful but his speech is normal and he was able to get his drivers license after many months of therapy. He even went to Indio area to care for his dad for almost three years, until his dad passed away. He is about 65 now. Baby steps are good!
Have you read to your mom? Sometimes they enjoy your soothing voice. I know my mother would begin to be restless if she was bothered by my voice of my sister's voice.
TexasGran
#6389
Let God's light shine through you every day.
Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey
Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals under my name.
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OneRedZinnia
True Blue Farmgirl
529 Posts
Debbie
Goodrich
Texas
USA
529 Posts |
Posted - Feb 05 2018 : 09:53:00 AM
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Grace, forgive me, but I did not include enough postage on my return mailer. I received a 'receipt' in my mailbox where additional postage was added to my mailout. Please let me know what I owe and I will get that to you asap. Next time I will not do the weighing and postage myself. I did not realize that the envelope I used was considered 'a package'!!
~ Deb ~
Farmgirl Sister #5585
“Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.” Psalm 34:8 |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Feb 05 2018 : 3:23:28 PM
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Deb...no prob...
Tying I fly back to Washington on Wednesday ... late nits flight... and I will package up and mail everyones minks to them on Thursday ...
Thanx for being so patient with me...
Farmgirl hugz
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Beccalou
True Blue Farmgirl
453 Posts
Rebecca
Gainesville
Florida
USA
453 Posts |
Posted - Feb 05 2018 : 4:48:02 PM
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I think I forgot to include return postage. let me know and I will send it to you.
sometimes I get a bit goofy headed.
Becca Lou
Sister # 6430
It is almost impossible to watch a sunset and not dream |
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
4919 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
4919 Posts |
Posted - Feb 07 2018 : 08:54:10 AM
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The postal lady put the postage on mine...but I forgot to put the $1 in the envelope. I'm sorry. I will send it in a card. Thanks for hosting Grace. How is your mom doing?
TexasGran
#6389
Let God's light shine through you every day.
Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey
Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals under my name.
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Feb 07 2018 : 10:46:55 AM
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Hey farm-sistas... I fly back to Washington this afternoon and I will gather up/sort & get all the minis out in tomorrow's mail..
Thanx for being so patient with me.
my sweet mama is still in the hospital.. still unable to speak...and very limited use of her right extremities. It's going to be a long slow road to rehabilitation ...
Hugz to you all...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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buzzn bee
True Blue Farmgirl
1061 Posts
Deborah
Muncie
Indiana
USA
1061 Posts |
Posted - Feb 07 2018 : 1:46:05 PM
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Grace sweetie, please take some time to rest. You are going to wear your "purty" little self out. Love you "sista" pea-in-the pod." Keeping your sweet momma and you in my heart and prayers.
Lots of hugs coming your way!
Hugs and Giggles!
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
4919 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
4919 Posts |
Posted - Feb 07 2018 : 10:35:32 PM
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Really???!!! I don't remember! I was trying to hurry. And the postal lady tried to seal the apron envelope, without the one she had put stamps on, inside! I was in panic mode!
TexasGran
#6389
Let God's light shine through you every day.
Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey
Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals under my name.
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Feb 08 2018 : 6:47:31 PM
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Ladies... your aprons are in the mail! Wahooo! and they are 'sew' cute...
Everyone should receive their aprons on Monday,,, unless the snail mail has a hick-up along the way...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Feb 08 2018 : 6:49:58 PM
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oh and fyi,, I am so happy to be home ,, well at least for a couple of weeks and then I will be flying back to California again...
I missed my hubby and fur kids and I even missed my home, even tho' it is still in choas' and unpacked boxes everywhere...lol!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Feb 08 2018 : 11:17:38 PM
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I just went into my sewing room to look at all the sweet minis,, and they are sew cute,,, I am thinking I will tack then to a mini clothes line,, and take them back with me when I fly back to California, to visit my mom,, I want to string them up acrodd the wall over her TV.. to make her smile.
I remember watching mom do laundry in the community wash machines, these old machines had the 'rollers' to ring out the excess water.. I recall mom telling me to be very careful around the rollers as they could crush ones fingers...
I want so much to post a pic of all the cute aprons,, but then I would rob you of the fun of opening up your envelopes and handling all your aprons.
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Feb 08 2018 : 11:23:04 PM
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I sent each of you a private message,,, hopefully you all got the message,
Linda aka Quiltee had an misshap with the post,, the Post is /has been sending her mini aprons everywhere and back and forth in California, so after making calls to get things straightened out,, the aprons have been tracked down and will now go back to here,,, and she will mail out each apron to you all.
Be sure to post pics of how you are displaying your minis... I luv mine! and I know my mom will enjoy them too!
Thank you all.
>^..^<
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Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Feb 09 2018 : 2:26:13 PM
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Hi,,, it's me again :>)
So,, to clarify,,, you all will be receiving 8 minis in your return mail,, and Quiltee will be sending her minis to you each individually so she will be needing your addresses..... her's will equal the 9th mini..
We had 10 signed up but due to illness lost one of our swappers.
Also I need to collect postage from 3 of you,,, I will email you as soon as I find my 'post-it' that I wrote who & how much.. then I will send you a message with the amount...
Again, I thank you all for participating and for how cute the aprons turned out...
As I mentioned in a previous message above,, I will be taking mine back with me when I return to Calif., in 3 weeks to decorate my mothers hospital room.... Thank you all so very much.
katmom
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Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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buzzn bee
True Blue Farmgirl
1061 Posts
Deborah
Muncie
Indiana
USA
1061 Posts |
Posted - Feb 10 2018 : 12:14:02 PM
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Grace, received my aprons just now. Oh my word, they are just the cutest ever!!
Farmsisters, you are going to fall in love.
Grace sweetie, thank you for hosting this swap. I love the apron you made. (My name sake.) I have never seen that fabric before.
Super cute!!!
Love you!
Deborah Horn
Buzzn Bee
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Debi Carr
True Blue Farmgirl
754 Posts
Debora
Centreville
Michigan
USA
754 Posts |
Posted - Feb 10 2018 : 6:23:43 PM
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Received my minis today! It was nice to get them, the mail came as I was shoveling the driveway for the 4th time in two days.
I am so over winter for this season!
Farmgirl Hugs,
Debi #1983
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Feb 10 2018 : 7:12:15 PM
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Awesome!... (not you Debi, having yo shovel snow) lol!...
But awesome that you received your minis today. I think Christine 's arrived today to.
Aren't they sew cute?!?! I know I luv mine...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
4919 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
4919 Posts |
Posted - Feb 10 2018 : 7:56:59 PM
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That is exciting. Maybe mine will arrive soon.
TexasGran
#6389
Let God's light shine through you every day.
Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey
Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals under my name.
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Feb 10 2018 : 9:52:11 PM
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I checked the tracking #'s..
looks like Quiltee, Buzzn Bee, Wolfcastle, Debbie Carr, BeccaLou have received their minis,
On Monday, Texasgran, OneRedZinia & Dapplegrey will/should receive theirs.
Whoot Whoot
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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*Farmgirl Swap: Mini Apron Swap 2018-let the fun begin!CLOSED |
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Mini Apron Swap 2018-let the fun begin!CLOSED
