My mother's sleep

[Hopalong]

I know if your daughter has lived I would have loved to have known her.

(((((((((((((Axa)))))))))))))

I'm sure of one thing, short life or not, your daughter never spent one day not knowing how much you loved her.

Hops

[Gaining Strength]

I'm sure of one thing, short life or not, your daughter never spent one day not knowing how much you loved her.

And that is worth everything!

[WRITE]

I loved this book and changed the ways I look at things now. 

I ordered Final Gifts thanks for the recommendation Deb.

It's quite a book club here isn't it, as well as everything else. I have loads of books which I first heard about from people on the Board.

[debkor]

Write,

Your welcome.  Let me know after you read it what you think?
I know you recently lost a friend not too long ago and I hope this book brings you comfort like it did me. 

Love
Deb

[WRITE]

I know you recently lost a friend not too long ago and I hope this book brings you comfort like it did me. 


I was just thinking of my friend and her family yesterday.
One day I will drive up to the beautiful church where she is buried and place some flowers.

I spend a lot of time with the dying, it can be an incredible healing time for families.
But often people are embarrassed about their emotions too, or angry, or afraid.

My therapist says because of the bipolar I am used to strong emotions and don't get easily upset or derailed by other people being so, it's true.
So many of the things which are initially our problems or our weaknesses later become our strength, which is something Mud said a few days ago.

~W

[Hopalong]

So many of the things which are initially our problems or our weaknesses later become our strength, which is something Mud said

Yay, you and Yay, Mud!

Hey Mudpup, you there? Awfully quiet on the bank...

sigh,
Hops

[Lupita]

Dear Hop, I wish I could feel like you do. Congratulations to you for having a clean heart. Someday I will too.

[changing]

Hops Dear-

You are such a constant and caring soul. I have spent more time than I would have liked in hospitals, and have done quite a bit of visiting as well. The 85 year old prayer lady at my church and I were really close- she had no family, and we were so simpatico! I used to visit her in the hospital during her last days, and would fall asleep with my head on the pillow next to her pillow! People heal while they sleep, and it feels so good to sleep when a loved one is nearby- I'm sure your mom feels the delicious narcotic effect of your watchfulness and care. You need to rest also- you are such a wonderful daughter, I am sure that your love and sacrifice will be rewarded.
Please don't let yourself get too worn out- that's when we all get brittle and wacky. You are the most help to yourself and your mom when you are feeling your best.

Love and peace to you,

Changing

[WRITE]

I used to visit her in the hospital during her last days, and would fall asleep with my head on the pillow next to her pillow! People heal while they sleep,

you were both 'healing'....

[Hopalong]

Thank you, Changing.

You did give me peace. You see how we are living now.

thanks,
love,
Hops

[changing]

Dearest Hops,

I am thinking of you and your steadfast vigil. Best to you, my Dear.

Hugs and Love,

Your Friend Changing

[Hopalong]

Thanks, Changing...

She's conked out. And I slept from 1 a.m. until noon. Wow.

She rallied a bit yesterday. She collected the car keys (!)--fortunately, they're to the old car--opened the mail and announced she wants to go to a bookstore today. Soon, I'll go prod her awake (the nurse convinced me I have to) and see if she has the energy. She hasn't been out of the house in weeks, because she hasn't felt well enough to walk down the walk.

I need to do paperwork. 

Sigh. But all is well and thank you for thinking of me.

I hope you're having a peaceful and happy Saturday.

I've got the Utah miners on my mind...

love
Hops

[Ami]

Dear Hops,
  I am thinking of you and Mother. I am praying for you. Thank you for those common sense words when I was on the verge of "losing it" when my F was coming to visit.I never thanked you for that and many other times when your words pulled me back from the "brink"                 Love   Am

((((((((((((((((((((((Hops)))))))))))))))))))))))

[Tweety]

((((((((((((((((((Hops)))))))))))))))))))))
Your in my thoughts and prayers.
sending you blessings and love,
Tweety

[Hopalong]

Thanks Tweety, and thanks Ami...

Today is going well so far. She's up, eating.
And says she wants to go out after (eating takes a loooooooong time).

But I'm peaceful, relaxing.

And a movie tonight with a friend! 

(Mom will be tired enough that I can get out w/o worrying, because she'll sleep.)

xo,
Hops