The Long & Winding Road

The last few days I have had trouble thinking and/or writing. My mother is lingering, just on this side of life and she is still suffering.

My sister is still suffering too. She is unable to go forward in her life, while Mom lingers. For her to see my Mom in pain…oh I pray that Mom is released from this life soon.

Mel spends so much time at the Hospice with Mom. The nurses have become concerned and now friends and family are circling Mel to take care of her.

I’m also worried. You see Mel and my Mom have always been closer than close. Over the years they have done so many things together, and I worry for Mel’s health.

Being this far from everything offers me some relief, but even I have found it difficult to sleep at night and to organize my thoughts.

So forgive me for not visiting your blogs or writing you a note. Right now, just cooking Hubby’s meals and taking care of the dogs is almost more than I can handle.

Tonight (Friday) Mom is in even more pain. I am praying that the good Lord will take her home soon.

4 thoughts on “The Long & Winding Road”

  1. I am doing okay, I am eating, maybe not as much or as well as usual, but I am eating. I am sleeping. I seem to be able to get in one long stretch, last night that was from 11-6am. I am surrounded by loving family and friends who are giving me gifts of love and support. I am there for Mom and life will resume in good time and there is plenty of time to catch up and do things I haven’t been able to do at this time.
    I have been deeply blessed by so much during this time, in all it’s sadness it is a time filled with love, hope, joy, courage, gratitude and blessings. If I wasn’t doing what I am I would miss out on all the richness that comes as part of loss and grieving. I have a heart full of memories to comfort me in the days ahead. Love YOU, Mel

  2. I have two sisters and am alway amazed at how differently we process things and handle them, even with the same parents and shared childhood experiences. That’s what makes life so interesting and rich. I wish peace for you and all of your family Maribeth.xxxooo

  3. Maribeth,
    Just wanted to let you know I’m thinking about you and praying for your Mom.
    Take care of yourself too.

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