Monday, January 18, 2010

long weekend...


Well, there have been no exciting blog posts out of me the past few days. I am at a loss for creative ideas.

I am tired.

It has been a looong weekend. My Mom had a little setback...and she is back in the hospital about a week after her surgery. Lets just say a certain "Doctor" doubled one of her medications...in error.

In ERROR??

How the heck does that even happen??

She was so very sick. My poor mother. Survives raising 8 children, but a pill almost "does her in." (Her words there, not mine.)

But...she is recovering from that little episode now...so I am choosing to dwell on the happy things.

I'm sharing another of my favorite "Mom" photos. It was May 1956. Mom & Dad were on their honeymoon in Florida. They had so little money when they were starting out. I love the thought of them tooling around South Florida in their old Chevy. Driving on the beach...sand on their feet and the wind in their hair.



Life seemed so simple back then.


18 comments:

  1. Am thankful your momma is okay now. Hospital mistakes are tough on everyone. We try to make sure we have someone staying w/family members now. I know its not always possible...but there is much to be said for having a "patient advocate".
    Your photos remind me of my folks.

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  2. I agree, how does that happen? In this day and age we have so many medical miracles and it just boggles me that they can't prevent such silly mistakes. But I am glad that she wasn't "done in" and is back to feeling a little more like herself. Gorgeous photo of her~

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  3. Beautiful photo of her! I am happy to hear she is doing okay though...it really is terrible when mistakes happen...prayers are with your momma...and how beautiful she looks in that photo:)

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  4. I love these old pictures you are sharing - how sweet to cherish! I too can't understand how modern medicine messes up so often, but I'm so glad that it was caught and she's now improving. I'll send up some more prayers for her and your family :)

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  5. What a shame this had to happen to your mom. Thankfully she recovered... eight kids! Wow, seven in my family, but I love all the company!

    The pictures you are sharing are gorgeous, they would make a beautiful wall display!

    xoxo
    Jane

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  6. What a cool photo. I've been feeling the same regarding coming up with new posts. I'm praying for some inspiration:)

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  7. I love the old photos you have posted of your parents. Everything did seem so simple back then. I hope your mom recovers quick and gets home soon!

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  8. Love the old pictures, so fun to look at. I only have a couple of my mom when she was young. No camera???
    Hope your mom feels better soon.

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  9. oh goodness, i am thinking of you and your mom Mary...I hope she recovers well. xo, Tara
    Love that photo!

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  10. Oh Mary- sorry to hear this about your Mom. It's becoming more common- unfortunately. Hang in there.

    Anita

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  11. Oh I'm so sorry to hear that your poor mom has to go thru that...sheesh...I do hope she is feeling much, much better now!!! I just love the favorite mom photo you've shared...too cool!

    :) T

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  12. What a great photo...I love simplier times. Sending lots and lots of well wishes to your mom.

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  13. I am with you...that is a happy simple photo.
    All my best to your mom.
    Janet

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  14. The photo is gorgeous and perfect! Hope your mom keeps getting better - crazy how those little "errors" can cause such huge problems. Glad to hear she's on the upswing.

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  15. I have heard that every patient in the hospital needs to have an advocate around.
    I can see by her photograph that your mama is a beautiful person, and that beauty is radiated from from the inside out. Here's to healthy mamas!

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  16. I love the photo of your Mom on the car, I have one of my (deceased) Mom that I do treasure. They all look so happy and carefree posing. Hope she is on the mend and I know she is being taken well care of. Lovely to meet you and your blog.Though don't have a clue how I got here, you know how that happens.

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  17. life was so much simpliar back then..sorry to hear on your mom. She will bounce back. My prayers go out to you and your family! lulu

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  18. Bless your Moms heart! Hope she is feeling better now~

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