This week has been another busy week but we have been reminded of so many things we have or experience regularly and so easily take for granted. Sometimes there are seasons in our lives that seem challenging in the moment but once the storm has passed, the blessings become evident and even appreciate the storm as tough as it was.
Thursday I was planning on getting together with some friends for our monthly crop (we try but are not always successful)...however, with Mom in the hospital needing some extra help, I switched my plans and Kim and I headed up to the hospital to talk to her care team to develop a plan. It was such a blessing to hear that Mom was medically stable and able to come home as soon as a Homecare schedule was worked out. Once again we were reminded of how fortunate we are to live in Canada with good healthcare available to all, and doctors, nurses and healthcare workers who genuinely care about what is best for their patients. We were also thankful that Mom was looking and feeling better and starting to move around more.
Friday morning, Kim and I headed up to the hospital once again; after talking to the resident doctor, he suggested we set up a meeting to discuss possible discharge in the afternoon. Dad and Mark came up very quickly :) and plans were made for Mom to be discharged as soon as we were ready. Kim and I slipped over to Mom and Dad's to clear out the craft room to give Mom and a PSW a space of their own overnight. Once again I was reminded of how amazing our church family and friends are as we received a call with an offer of a homemade supper...such a treat after a week of 'homemade fast food' suppers (fast food type meals from a box and popped in the oven). Thanks Amanda!!! It was delicious and we loved it! Mark and Dad brought Mom home from the hospital and got her settled back in at home, while Savannah, Kim and I spent a relaxing evening with friends at our Thirty-One party - such a treat to be able to relax and just chill for an evening.
We were so fortunate that Carol and Hadassah were able to come to Canada for a visit and to lend a helping hand. A large part of Saturday was spent at Mom and Dad's visiting with family as the guys rearranged some furniture, Alex and Hadassah 'hung out' and us ladies reminisced as we sorted through crafting supplies, pictures, toys, etc in the basement. It was very nice to have an 'at home' night with the kids watching a hockey game while Mark went to his work Christmas Party.
Sunday started out with a smile :) Savannah rearranged her breakfast to be her ...we've never encouraged our kids to play with their food but are always encouraging them to further their artistic skills :)
On Monday, Dad got a call that a spot had opened at his preferred nursing home in the unit Mom required. Although Mom was doing well at home, her brief stay in the hospital was a good eye-opening experience for all of us, not only of what kind of care she would be needing long term but also how much Dad had been caring for her at home; he had done an amazing job of showing unconditional love to his wife and truly is an example of living out their wedding vows, for better or for worse, in sickness and in health - what a blessing he has been to her and to the family.
Tuesday morning was a frigidly cold morning but I braved the cold, mainly so I could drop off the kids at school and just have some peace and quiet on my day off :) After dropping the kids off, I stopped at Kim's house before we headed to church for Ladies Bible Study...always fun when she has her niece and nephew for the day and I can slip in some snuggles on the couch. Logan is such a cuddly (big) baby!
Wednesday morning Rowan, Olivia, Kim and I headed to Mom and Dad's to visit with Mom and Carol and to help with some last minute stuff to get ready for Mom to move into the nursing home, we even managed a short visit with Cindy before we had to head out. In the evening, Mark and I went out for supper with Dad, Carol and Cindy while Mom, Kim and the kids enjoyed supper at Mom and Dad's - family really is such a blessing in so many ways and although sickness and trials are challenging, it is comforting to see how family pulls together in these times and is always there to support each other. This week has been a reminder of how amazing our extended family really is!
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