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camul
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I was in bed this morning and got a phone call from a Sacramento number that I didn't recognize. It was my brother who moved to Tuscon a few years back but kept his CA cell. He was almost to Salt Lake City and he would pick me up for lunch with his wife, both whom I not only love, but like!
They are on their way to Yellowstone and decided to surprise me. They also rented a vacation home in Park City for a month in July/August so I will get to spend more time with him then. I heard last week from another brother who is coming in June for 3 days with his wife (I am closest to this one out of all of my brothers). Then a sister called and she is flying out to help me move in 3 weeks, and another sister is flying out in July while my son is out of town, so I won't be alone.
I am number 11 of twelve, with 10 of us still living. This really gives me something to look forward to. I really do feel blessed, and it takes pressure off both of my sons who were worried about me being alone while he was gone for 2 1/2 weeks. My married son and his wife were figuring out how he could juggle work, school, me and spending time with his wife while my younger one was away, so now he can just come and visit.
This all followed last weeks new chemo which was rough to say the least! And a phone call from my oldest brother who has Leukemia that he now has Small Cell Lymphoma, and my 25 year old son who has Essential Thrombocytosis that is morphing into something else. He is having tests on Friday with our MO to see what is going on with it!
So needless to say, this was a very welcome and happy visit!
They are on their way to Yellowstone and decided to surprise me. They also rented a vacation home in Park City for a month in July/August so I will get to spend more time with him then. I heard last week from another brother who is coming in June for 3 days with his wife (I am closest to this one out of all of my brothers). Then a sister called and she is flying out to help me move in 3 weeks, and another sister is flying out in July while my son is out of town, so I won't be alone.
I am number 11 of twelve, with 10 of us still living. This really gives me something to look forward to. I really do feel blessed, and it takes pressure off both of my sons who were worried about me being alone while he was gone for 2 1/2 weeks. My married son and his wife were figuring out how he could juggle work, school, me and spending time with his wife while my younger one was away, so now he can just come and visit.
This all followed last weeks new chemo which was rough to say the least! And a phone call from my oldest brother who has Leukemia that he now has Small Cell Lymphoma, and my 25 year old son who has Essential Thrombocytosis that is morphing into something else. He is having tests on Friday with our MO to see what is going on with it!
So needless to say, this was a very welcome and happy visit!
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This was a wonderful
This was a wonderful surprise for you Carol and you so deserve it! I am so sorry that your chemo was so hard on you. I pray that it will get easier for you.
And, prayers for your oldest brother and your son.
Big hugs,
Jan0 -
good news
You know family can be such a blessing. I am glad that yours has been a blessing for you. Good luck (and prayers) with your son's morphing issue.0 -
What wonderful news!laughs_a_lot said:good news
You know family can be such a blessing. I am glad that yours has been a blessing for you. Good luck (and prayers) with your son's morphing issue.
Sounds like you have an amazing family. I'm so happy for you and that fact that your family is all pulling together to be with you and provide you with physical and emotional support. That is truly priceless!
Hugs, Renee0 -
It sounds like your loved ones ... are comingmissrenee said:What wonderful news!
Sounds like you have an amazing family. I'm so happy for you and that fact that your family is all pulling together to be with you and provide you with physical and emotional support. That is truly priceless!
Hugs, Renee
at a perfect time -- I am happy that your family is circling the wagons around you and your son, during this very difficult time.
Gentle Hugs --- Carol. I will keep you in good thoughts, and prayers.
Strength, Courage and Hope.
Vicki Sam0 -
It is wonderful to hear how
It is wonderful to hear how your family is rallying around you. Their presence is sure to bring much needed smiles, laughter, and good company. I will say a prayer for your son and brother.
Take care, God bless.0 -
That's a lot of brothers and
That's a lot of brothers and sisters! It sounds like you all take care of each others, and I'm glad you have their support. Prayers are on the way for your son and brother.
Hugs,
Linda0 -
Ahhh
I am so glad you have such loving support and surprise support that uplifted you when you needed it the most. I am also glad you boy's will not have to worry about mom knowing that you will be well cared for. Wonderful news indeed, I will be keeping you all in my prayers.
Hugs,
RE0 -
NiceRE said:Ahhh
I am so glad you have such loving support and surprise support that uplifted you when you needed it the most. I am also glad you boy's will not have to worry about mom knowing that you will be well cared for. Wonderful news indeed, I will be keeping you all in my prayers.
Hugs,
RE
Nice you are getting a visit from your brother and his wife.What a surprise!!!!Then after this you will be having a few more visiting.What fun.And the one will be there for a month in July and Aug.AWESOME.
Last night we had a surprise.My husband's sister and her husband came in from Michigan to stay with his other sister.They called to meet for dinner.We all went out then back to my sister-in-laws house to chat. Alot of fun remembering the good old times.Also talking about family.Just catching up.
In the winter they all stay in AZ to get away from Ohio and MI cold temps .They want us to take our camper there when my husband retires and stay for months.Not sure about months but would like to for a few weeks.
Lynn Smith0
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