Go to Far Be It For Me To Complain, But...
- Add a comment
- Go to Mom Had Another Heart Attack...Oh, God, What Now?
Well shit Spitz...
Sounds like I picked a bad time to disappear for a month. I am sorry to hear about all your troubles, particularly your mother. Your own pain is a bummer too, I hope they get you squared away soon. As for moving to Oregon, well, Oregon is't bad, you might even get to liking it after awhile. It is much colder than Tampa though and it rains alot, but it rains all the frigging time in Florida too...good luck anyhow, I'll try to stop in more often...peace...
posted by
jimmy68
on January 17, 2006 at 12:53 PM
| link to this | reply
Thank you so much Jacenta!
posted by
SpitFire70
on January 15, 2006 at 7:56 PM
| link to this | reply
SpitFire70...
So many pressures for you right now. Try to take good care of yourself. I know you want to be right there, looking into your precious mother's face and holding her hand. She knows too! I am glad she is doing better, now. I hope your appointment goes well and just think, soon you will be able to see your Mom. Godspeed!
posted by
jacentaOld
on January 14, 2006 at 11:50 PM
| link to this | reply
Azur, I know!!
It's always that way, isn't it? Thanks for stopping by!
posted by
SpitFire70
on January 14, 2006 at 10:20 AM
| link to this | reply
Spitfire, it doesn't rain but it pours. Take care.
posted by
Azur
on January 13, 2006 at 2:09 PM
| link to this | reply
I've heard that saying, too, Muser, and
a million thank you's for reminding me and for your thoughts, comments, and prayers. Thank you!
posted by
SpitFire70
on January 12, 2006 at 10:14 PM
| link to this | reply
Hey Spitfire. I am so sorry that so much adversity is in your life right
now. You and your Mama are in my thoughts and prayers...I'm praying that you'll both hold on until you can be together again! There was a time when I first met Max that I was overwhelmed with ...well, you've done a pretty good job of filling in your own blanks! He gave me one of the best pieces of advice I've ever been given: When you're overwhelmed because you've got a problem as big as eating an elephant...just sit down, have a glass of wine, and beging eating it ...one bite at a time! (If you're a vegetarian, just visualize a giant, six foot long mutant carrot sprawled across your dining room table instead!) Take care of yourself, Spitfire...Godspeed on your journey...prayers and angels go with you!
posted by
muser
on January 12, 2006 at 7:12 PM
| link to this | reply
We'll take all we can get, Jems!! Thank you so much!!
posted by
SpitFire70
on January 12, 2006 at 5:18 PM
| link to this | reply
Thanks for the hugs, koriani!!
I can always use those!
posted by
SpitFire70
on January 12, 2006 at 5:17 PM
| link to this | reply
LittleMsP,
I hope so, too. She's in a rehab facility now, so that's a step in the right direction!
posted by
SpitFire70
on January 12, 2006 at 5:17 PM
| link to this | reply
Isis,
I appreciate that very much!!
posted by
SpitFire70
on January 12, 2006 at 5:16 PM
| link to this | reply
Original, thank you!
That is so sweet of you!
posted by
SpitFire70
on January 12, 2006 at 5:15 PM
| link to this | reply
She's in my thoughts and prayers!
posted by
Jemmie211
on January 12, 2006 at 12:19 PM
| link to this | reply
I hope your mom feels better soon...
(((HUGS)))
posted by
koriani
on January 12, 2006 at 7:24 AM
| link to this | reply
spitfire - i hope things work out soon...
posted by
littlemspickles
on January 11, 2006 at 10:00 PM
| link to this | reply
Spitfire,
I am really sorry to hear this. I am sure that you will be able to accomplish what you need to do, but I know it's hard. My thoughts are with you and your mother.
posted by
myrrhage_
on January 11, 2006 at 9:25 AM
| link to this | reply
Wishing you more strength than you will need.
I'll hold positive thoughts for you amd your mom.
posted by
Original_Influence
on January 11, 2006 at 4:25 AM
| link to this | reply
Trevor, I know. That really sucked.
Well, she's getting better now and is out of the hospital and in a rehab place (a really nice one. She was there a few years ago after her first heart attack. She likes it there.) Besides, I told her that if she gives up and dies, I'll kill her. hehe
posted by
SpitFire70
on January 10, 2006 at 7:03 PM
| link to this | reply
That's so kind of you, Nanaroo! Thanks so much.
posted by
SpitFire70
on January 10, 2006 at 7:01 PM
| link to this | reply
avant, why don't I doubt that coming from you?
Thank you very much.
posted by
SpitFire70
on January 10, 2006 at 7:00 PM
| link to this | reply
DrJPT, that's really all I can do.
I really don't have a choice here. My brother was there with her and my life long best friend took her dog for her until she gets back home. That was a HUGE relief for Mom cause she was so worried about her Roxie dog! Thanks for the comments!!
posted by
SpitFire70
on January 10, 2006 at 7:00 PM
| link to this | reply
Geez, Mystic!!
What's up with that comment? I'm trying to do the best I can here. There is more to it than just that, but I can't go into it all. I have talked to her every day and she knows I'm coming asap. She's actually doing a bit better and went into the rehab nursing place after her release from the hospital. She'll be there for a few months or so and kinda likes it cause they cook lots of good, yummy food for her and give her the PROPER care that she needs. I'll be there really soon. It's hard for me not only cause of everything else going on in my life, but I have an orthopedic doctors appointment for my back/neck injury that I've been waiting for for over a month. Once I get at least that done (Thursday) I'll have a better idea of when I can get to Chicago.
posted by
SpitFire70
on January 10, 2006 at 6:58 PM
| link to this | reply
Thanks, Ben. I appreciate that very much.
Sorry I haven't been around much. Trying to find time to catch up and get lots of other life stuff done!
posted by
SpitFire70
on January 10, 2006 at 6:54 PM
| link to this | reply
hey, wish you the best!
posted by
Nanaroo
on January 10, 2006 at 6:54 PM
| link to this | reply
babe rocks, thanks.
I know, it's just hard cause Mom is in Chicago and she's not even elderly. She's only 63. That's what makes it even harder! Thanks for the sweet comments.
posted by
SpitFire70
on January 10, 2006 at 6:53 PM
| link to this | reply
Shadow,
Thanks. Yeah, I've been chasing my tail for the past few weeks now!
posted by
SpitFire70
on January 10, 2006 at 6:52 PM
| link to this | reply
I hope for the best for you. I hate it when I can't think of anything outside of these stupid little hallmark cardisms, but this post caught me off guard... I hope your mom makes it. I don't want to cry again like when Holy Grail's dog died.
posted by
Trevor_Cunnington
on January 10, 2006 at 4:36 PM
| link to this | reply
SpitFire
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family right now.
posted by
avant-garde
on January 10, 2006 at 4:53 AM
| link to this | reply
Do What You Can, When You Can...
As one comment suggested, take care of yourself, so that you can be there for your Mom.
posted by
Dr_JPT
on January 9, 2006 at 7:44 PM
| link to this | reply
You mean you didn't drop everything & take care of your mom?????
Shame! You are a bad daughter!
The packing can wait. Your mom needs help now!
posted by
fwmystic
on January 9, 2006 at 7:40 PM
| link to this | reply
May you find the strength to cope with your life right now.
(B)
posted by
A-and-B
on January 9, 2006 at 2:47 PM
| link to this | reply
An elderly parent's illness is one of the hardest things to go through but there is a lot of sympathy and emotional support available...mostly because it's universal and people understand. Take care.
posted by
babe_rocks
on January 9, 2006 at 1:41 PM
| link to this | reply
Spitfire,
I'd be running around in circles trying to catch my tail by now. My prayers for you and your mom. Shadow
posted by
Keshet
on January 9, 2006 at 11:28 AM
| link to this | reply
Factor,
I'm kewl...thank you so much for your comments. yeah, my life sucks right now, but, hell. I always realize it can ALWAYS be/get worse! I'm grateful for the good things I have in my life right now! Thank you again, my friend!!
posted by
SpitFire70
on January 9, 2006 at 10:56 AM
| link to this | reply
Spitfire - I am so sorry that you have to deal with
all of those other things while you are so worried about your Mom...not to mention your own pain. You are both in my thoughts and I sure hope there are positive resolutions to all of these stresses soon!
posted by
FactorFiction
on January 9, 2006 at 10:39 AM
| link to this | reply
Blanche,
I hope so, too!! Thank you so much!! I'll talk to you real soon!
posted by
SpitFire70
on January 9, 2006 at 10:22 AM
| link to this | reply
Lens,
I can't thank you enough. How unbelievably sweet of you.
Thank you!!!
posted by
SpitFire70
on January 9, 2006 at 10:20 AM
| link to this | reply
Spitfire
This is the kind of thing I worry about these days, now that my folks are in their 80s. I'm putting in a word for your mom (and you) during this tough time, and trust that she will soon be on the road to recovery. I'm sure she's in good hands and that they'll be guided.
posted by
Lensman
on January 9, 2006 at 10:14 AM
| link to this | reply
Taps,
Thank you SO much. I appreciate all the prayers. I'm trying to get up there to see her. I love her so much.
And to you, for your comments and prayers...
posted by
SpitFire70
on January 9, 2006 at 9:57 AM
| link to this | reply
Spitfire, I'm so sorry about your Mom. It must be so hard for you to not be by her side immediately.and for as long as she needs you. Make someone hold the phone to her ear while you give her sweet little messages of love. Praying for you and her.
posted by
TAPS.
on January 9, 2006 at 9:44 AM
| link to this | reply
LovelyLady,
How can I ever thank you? I wish all the best to your and your daddy, too. Life gets tough and hard to comprehend when our parents age, but we can do only the best we can. Aren't we so lucky to have each other via Blogit? Hang in there, and know that I'm here for you, too.
posted by
SpitFire70
on January 9, 2006 at 9:33 AM
| link to this | reply
Hi, Spitfire,
You do have a lot on your plate. Most of all, I hope and pray your Mom makes a full recovery, and you can get on that plane and get over there as soon as you can get away.
posted by
Blanche.
on January 9, 2006 at 9:30 AM
| link to this | reply
Ariala-
It certainly does. **sigh:**
Thanks for stopping by.
posted by
SpitFire70
on January 9, 2006 at 9:28 AM
| link to this | reply
BC, x 12???
Thank you!!
X 12 back at ya! Really, Thanks.
posted by
SpitFire70
on January 9, 2006 at 9:26 AM
| link to this | reply
Spitfire,
I'm so sorry about your mum. A few weeks ago, my father had his second heart attack. It wasn't as serious as the first, but I understand how you're feeling right now. I will keep you and your mum in my prayers. If there's anything I can do for you, please let me know.
Just remember to take care of yourself, too. God bless.
posted by
lovelyladymonk
on January 9, 2006 at 9:10 AM
| link to this | reply
Wow, sometimes it hits hard, doesn't it.
posted by
Ariala
on January 9, 2006 at 9:02 AM
| link to this | reply
Geez... when it rains, it really pours!
Wow, it's hard to say to think positive, but I do hope that things turn around from this point forward.... hang in there!
x12
posted by
-blackcat
on January 9, 2006 at 8:58 AM
| link to this | reply