Going Back to Minnesota…
This afternoon, I’m headed to Minnesota with my Mom. My Grandma is fading in and out of a coma, and they don’t believe she’ll last the day.
Those of you who have followed the story of my last visit, in which the Benton bar was a badly needed respite, can imagine the turmoil I’m feeling now. I’m trying to decide what to pack and trying to figure how I can be a blessing to my mom, who’s rushing here from Ohio to try to see her before she dies, and also be a blessing to overburdened and bitter family members who have lived through years of my Grandma’s sickness.
I felt humbled and very small after I heard about my Uncle John’s recent visit. He reads my blog and was nervous about family trouble. But when during his visit, rather than getting frustrated by the negativity and bickering, he told each of them how much he loved them. His sister actually broke down in tears upon hearing that.
I’d like to be that loving in this visit. I’d like to be more Christlike, more compassionate. I’m hoping that rather than seeking to get away from it all, I’ll be a support to my family as they lose their mother.
Just as a side note, I wrote a new post on my Teen Tamer blog at Capessa: “Growng Up Girly”. Writing about strong women seems to be on the top of my mind today.
Published by angelawd on April 10th, 2008 tagged Joyful living
April 10th, 2008 at 8:06 pm
You and your family are in my prayers.
May your actions continue to unite and strengthen the family during this very difficult time.
April 10th, 2008 at 8:36 pm
Oh Angela, I’m very sorry, and of course I will pray for you. Please update us as you see fit to let us know how you and your family are faring.
It kind of seems less exciting right now, but I came over to tell you you won the books from the drawing, so if you get this before heading out, email me your address and I’ll get them your info. I am glad I came over today to know you were in need of prayer, though.
((((Angela))))
April 11th, 2008 at 2:24 am
Thank you so much. Prayers are always appreciated; right now I’m praying that my Grandma isn’t suffering anymore.
April 11th, 2008 at 3:13 am
Good luck - it will be hard.
I went over and commented on your other post. I enjoyed it.
April 11th, 2008 at 8:08 pm
I’m so sorry your grandmother is suffering so. I know it is painful to have to watch an not be able to do a dang thing to help.
My generation has two more loved ones stand between us and being “the senior generation.” We have lost one senior member of the family a year for the past 4 years, so I know the difficulty of the waiting. I can also feel for your family situation.
The only thing that continues to get me through it all is my faith that 1. All of them are together right now - men fishin’ and women bakin’ and 2. even in these trying times, God’s got it covered. And your friends here have you covered in prayer.
I wish you peace and a safe journey, my friend.
April 14th, 2008 at 3:49 pm
Thanks so much for all your prayers and support, friends.