Comments on: It’s 3:27 a.m. and I’m wide awake

By: suzanne eller

suzanne eller — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:06:54 +0000

I visited with her yesterday. Her smile is back. She and I took a walk. The sun did her good. We visited for several hours, and then I got the best hug. It’s great to see her on the mend. Maybe I didn’t kill her after all. . . : )

By: Eva Marie

Eva Marie — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:17:45 +0000

Okay…wow. I’ve been begging my mother to come spend some time with me. Now, I’m thinking…maybe not. Like you, my mom is a young 73. She can outwork ten men in their 20s, then make a glass of sweet ice tea, plop on the sofa and say, “Whew! I’m tired!” (With her southern accent it comes out “tard!”

Sorry to hear about your scare, Suze! And that you just can’t upload photos. Hmmm…

By: suzanne eller

suzanne eller — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 14:53:19 +0000

I have caught up. I plan to spend Monday with Mom and give dad some rest, and mom some help if she needs and wants it. This weekend I spent time with my DIL and son. She won some awards at college, so we went to the ceremony, then played tennis afteward. I’m so sore today I can barely walk. : ) Can anyone say “out of shape”?

By: Jan Parrish

Jan Parrish — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 07:27:02 +0000

Wow. What a time you’ve had. I’ll be praying. I have the same kind of experiences with my Dad, who is also 70 and an asthmatic. I hope you were able to catch up on your rest!

By: Dianne

Dianne — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 07:21:08 +0000

Wow, that is scary. I hope she continues to improve. What a neat relationship you have with her.

By: suzanne eller

suzanne eller — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 22:00:21 +0000

Allison,

I was interviewed on a radio show recently and the host was skeptical of my relationship, not understanding what God has done in my family. We are just a “normal” family now, and that’s a blessing. My mom is loving, and kind, and I appreciate prayers for her, as she is struggling more today than yesterday. Thanks, prayer warriors.

By: Allison

Allison — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 21:02:52 +0000

I’m battling bronchitis right now as we speak. Finally broke down to see a doctor yesterday. I’m 52 and relatively healthy and this has taken the wind out of my sails. I can fully appreciate what your sweet mommy is experiencing. Bless her heart. I can also say, having read your book about your relationship with your mom, that God has truly accomplished a wonderful thing in restoring your relationship. How blessed you are to have this time with her and how blessed we are that you share it with us.

As for tech issues, I can’t post a photo either. Not sure what is wrong. I’ll have our blog designer check it out.

By: suzanne eller

suzanne eller — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:29:17 +0000

Connie, I didn’t realize it would look like I wanted to kill my mom. Far from true. : ) I just realized I almost DID kill my mom, and I have lots of memories and time I still want to create and foster with her.

By: Cheryl Wright

Cheryl Wright — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 16:26:30 +0000

Something is wrong. This is the third time I am receiving this update to your blog.

By: Connie Pombo

Connie Pombo — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 16:09:27 +0000

Suz,

How strange…my mom is a painter, has bronchitis, uses an inhaler, gets pneumonia (often), and she’s my very BEST friend. I told my mom that I can’t “breathe” without her!

So when you said, “I almost killed my mother,” I didn’t read any further. But I’m glad I did. Mom and I are making lots and lots of MEMORIES together; I’m so thankful for this time. We are planning to move out to California when hubby retires (soon!), and he gave me permission to move out ahead of time to be with my folks (I love that man of mine!). I checked out some places when I was there in January (everything is a foreclosure in California, so it’s a good time to buy!).

Thanks for this heartwarming post!