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Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Family Illness

Hi All,

Thought I'd write a few lines and explain my absence. My husband's mother is seriously ill. She's partially paralyzed and speech impaired from a stroke almost 10 years ago and also has a variety of other health concerns. We are caregivers for her on weekends. Last weekend she was hospitalized again, and because she cannot communicate with the hospital staff, family members take turns staying with her around the clock to "interpret" and help out as needed. She was released from the hospital last Wednesday and on Friday came down with shingles. My DIL took her to Urgent Care on Saturday (the hubby's band was playing so we were on the road) and on Sunday afternoon the hubby and I took her back to Urgent Care for a follow up appointment. She's running a fever, in pain and isn't eating, so is requiring constant care. We're all pitching in and putting together 'round the clock care as best we can. She is adamant about not going to the hospital again, so for the time being we're giving her Ensure and Pedialyte along with her medications and making her comfortable.

Will get back to blogging and catch up my emails as soon as I can. If you've emailed me and I haven't responded please know it's not intentional. Miss keeping up with y'all! ("Y'all" ..... that's pretty good "Southern" for an English city slicker don't you think? ;-)

14 comments:

ArtistUnplugged said...

It is so very difficult to take care of someone in that way. My heart and prayers go out to you. All you can do is the best you can, I'm sure she is very appreciative, take care of yourself. Loved the farm scene in your previous post!

Gary Keimig said...

Just checked your blog Terese. So sorry to hear about your mother-in-law. My prayers are with you. My mother is having problems herself and I keep thinking I need to go to New Mexico to see her and complications keep getting in the way and that is a terrible excuse.
God bless,

Claire M said...

So sorry to hear about your mother-in-laws ill health. I'm sure it is a blessing to her to have family help out at her side. I'll keep her, you, and your family in my prayers. Spend your time doing what feels right to you.

Laure Ferlita said...

Bless you all, T, hope things take a brighter turn for the better very soon!

martinealison said...

Beaucoup de force et de courage à vous...
Prenez du temps pour vous aussi. protégez-vous.
A bientôt, amicalement.

Kathy A. Johnson said...

Teresa--sorry to hear about your MIL. My thoughts are with you and the rest of the family. Take care of yourself, too.

Cathy Gatland said...

Wish you strength Teresa and best wishes for your mom-in-law and husband - a distressing time.

Teresa said...

Thank you each one for your words of comfort and kindness. Your thoughtfulness is truly appreciated.

MIL back in hospital, she seems to have improved a little. It's a day by day thing.

Jo Castillo said...

Love your y'all! So sorry to hear about you Mother-in-law's problems. It is so hard on everyone. I will be thinking of you. Hugs.

Candy said...

Teresa, I'm so sorry to hear about your mother-in-law's illness and I'm sorry she had to go back in the hospital. I hope she recovers quickly and can go home. Your mother-in-law, you and the rest of your family are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Teresa Mallen said...

So sorry to hear about this. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Take care.

Karen said...

I'm sorry, Teresa--sending good wishes and prayers your way.

Teresa said...

Hi All,

MIL did end up going back into the hospital yet again and seems to be doing some better. Thank you for your concern and thoughtfulness. What a bunch of very special people you are!

knittingdragonflies said...

So sorry for you MIL and family! I know how stressful that can be for everyone! Prayers going out to all!
Vicki

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