‘Transition’ is the focus of my challenge this week. At the time of composing, I thought I would be reviewing last year’s lessons and gifts and preparing myself to greet the new. Life, of course, seldom fits into our neatly packaged plans.
As I write this, I’m sitting in a hotel room, with my alarm set for 4:20 a.m. I’ll be catching a flight early tomorrow, returning home, dealing with a different kind of transition.
Ric and I were out shopping when the text from our youngest son came in: Grandma’s going to the hospital. She wanted me to let you know.
A few weeks ago, it was her kidneys – one has completely shut down and there is partial blockage in the other. Now it is her bowels.
“I’m scared,” she told me when I reached her by phone.
“I know Mom. I’m on my way.”
In one breath, she doesn’t want the fuss; in another, she tells me her heart has been acting up. She is days away from turning 92.
“At the very least, we’ll celebrate your birthday together,” I tell her.
She doesn’t argue.
Good thing the New Year kicks off without my input.
(Photo is one of Mom’s last outings. I am linking this up with my weekly challenge: transition.)
One Woman's Quest II 
Wishes for your mother’s recovery, and for your needs as you support.
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Thanks so much.
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Blessings to you V.J. and your Mom. Sudden turn around is stressful. It does look like you are managing it well.
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Thanks Hélène. We have discussed this possibility often. Just want her to have a peaceful transition.
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Wishing her the best.
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sending love to you all x
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Thank Colin. I appreciate it.
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Such a sweet photo. Safe travels to you. Life can sure change with the ding of a text message.
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It sure can! Thanks.
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As you demonstrate, we don’t ever know all of what’s coming. Transitions are continual, overlapping, and can really sweep our feet out from under us. Especially the ultimate transition of a loved one, a mother. Well stated. And a wonderful image – she looks very alive, engaged! Wishing you strength of all sorts.
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Thanks Jazz. My Mom always looks so good – hard to imagine her as anything but.
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How often our plans change…so much so sometimes. I hope she celebrates her birthday surrounded in love.
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Thank you. So far, there’s been lots of love around.
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