Family Issues
We have been dealing with a lot of emotionial stuff lately. Sometimes when it rains, it pours. One of our sons and family has had crisis after crisis this past year - including 2 car accidents (both not their fault) and a fire that destroyed all of their possessions. Fortunetely no-one was hurt in the fire, but my son has been in a lot of pain since the latest car accident a month ago. He is also starting to experience panic attacks. I guess its not surprising after all he has been through lately. It breaks my heart and I wonder how much more he can handle before he breaks. I fear it is not much!!
To top it off i in the past month and a half my sweet beautiful MIL (mother-in-law), fell and broke her arm, then fell again and broke her hip, had two surgeries to fix the breaks, then had a major stroke. Thankfully, God has been merciful and allowed her to pass away peacefully this weekend. Although we are sad and will greatly miss her, we are comforted to know she is in a better place and that she has been reunited with her loved ones, and her beloved husband. This weekend, we have been going through her pictures and have been reminde of the many many wonderful memories of her life. She was (is) a beautiful lady who has taught us much. Yes - she will be missed indeed!
Over all, for now, I am holding up OK. I continue to try to stick to my exercise routine which helps with the stress. We have been traveling a lot to deal with these issues. God walks this road with me and I will be eternally greatful for His continuous help and support. Without it - I don't know where I would be at this moment. Actually - I do know - and it would not be pretty.
I have not had time to keep up with everyone here. I know you all are also dealing with your own trials. I do keep you all in my prayers and thoughts.
Silverfox and Julie - you both especially are in my prayers right now! May God give you both peace and comfort!
Hugs to all my DS friends!
To top it off i in the past month and a half my sweet beautiful MIL (mother-in-law), fell and broke her arm, then fell again and broke her hip, had two surgeries to fix the breaks, then had a major stroke. Thankfully, God has been merciful and allowed her to pass away peacefully this weekend. Although we are sad and will greatly miss her, we are comforted to know she is in a better place and that she has been reunited with her loved ones, and her beloved husband. This weekend, we have been going through her pictures and have been reminde of the many many wonderful memories of her life. She was (is) a beautiful lady who has taught us much. Yes - she will be missed indeed!
Over all, for now, I am holding up OK. I continue to try to stick to my exercise routine which helps with the stress. We have been traveling a lot to deal with these issues. God walks this road with me and I will be eternally greatful for His continuous help and support. Without it - I don't know where I would be at this moment. Actually - I do know - and it would not be pretty.
I have not had time to keep up with everyone here. I know you all are also dealing with your own trials. I do keep you all in my prayers and thoughts.
Silverfox and Julie - you both especially are in my prayers right now! May God give you both peace and comfort!
Hugs to all my DS friends!
Replies
Hi,
You are a brave and amazing woman. II read this and wanted to give you huge hug.. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Keep in touch
Your friend
Darlene
That\'s alot going on there CMstanding ,,, I know that things will start to turn in your favour soon,, for you and your family ,,, many prayers your way ,,, keep the faith.
My deepest condolences to all your family in the loss of your MIL. I\'m glad you have some great and wonderful memories that you can reflect upon and share. I hope your son and family can get their life back to normal very soon. Keep up the good fight with those exercises, and know that you and your family are in my prayers. Hugs, Dan
Carol,
That is a lot... Life has a way of doing that, giving us a whole lot at one time... I hope your son is alright, i\'m sure you\'re right and the stress of all that is probably causing the anxiety and panic... that can be controlled with time and meds, the most important thing is they are alright... And as you know i can really relate to your loss as i lost my mother in law last month...i loved reading how special your relationship was with her and that the lord took her mercifully without a lot of suffering... she is probably up there with my mom and mother in law right now discussing you and i... i think the three of them will watch over us... give us strength...
I\'m very sorry for your loss... and hope you know i\'m here for you my friend... hugs paula
CM, Your family sure has been through an awful lot. My condolences to your families for the loss of your dear MIL. As you can see, I\'m still \"hangin\' in here\"!
I\'ve just been reading the posts, but I just had to reply tp your journal entry.
Love and prayers to you all, Jim Evridge
Hi Carol u have a lot of stress going in your life. I am sorry because i know u liked your mother in law. When children have problem it is even tougher, Hang in there better days are coming . my prayers are with you. Zlatica
Thanks everyone! We flew home late last night to get some things done at work and then will fly back on Thursday for the funeral stuff this weekend. I just wanted to let you all know how much I appreciate your thoughts and prayers. I am going to need all the support I can get to make it through this weekend. I am already so tired, I cant even think straight!!!
Take care! Hugs to all of you!
CM,
I\'ve just started to catch up with everyone and read your journal, my heart goes out to you, I know exactly how you feel. It\'s tough especially when the concern is about your children ........ it\'s unbearable - but as long as you know we are all walking with you along the road, I\'m right by your side.
My Deepest Sympathy for your loss, you are in my thoughts.
Julie