My Mom

 My Mom, 84 years young

CHRISTMAS 2011

Christmas was crazy this year.
I had a flare up involving my shoulder and was unable to use my arm at all, so plans were changed and I didn't end up spending Christmas with daughter and granddaughter at the ranch.
My Mom and I went to my sisters for the day. Mom's blood pressure was elevated and she started to display symptoms.. droopy eye and wobbly when walking. We thought that we were going to have to take her to emergency, but she got better. Blood pressure came down and her eye got better.
It was a quiet day watching John Wayne movies on the tube.
I listened to my granddaughter opening her presents on the phone. I could see her as if I was there. I THANK GOD for technology!! My son-in-law sent pictures via e-mail for me to enjoy.
I did receive a call from my daughter-in-law, and talked to my granddaughters in Virginia. That was really nice.. to hear their voices. They are getting older and I've missed so much of their growing up.
My other kids, are still to injured emotionally to call. I pray that they will heal and know how very much I love them.
My Mom had her own feelings going on that she didn't really talk about.. but I'm sure that's why her blood pressure was high. I know, she misses my dad. We all do.. At least mom got out of bed, showered and went to my sisters for the day.
You know, everything happens for a reason.. and maybe a quiet Christmas was all she could handle.
It felt like every other day to me.. They all seem to run into the next.
I'm still in limbo....