Pray for rest...

Please pray that Mimi could rest more at night and be awake more during the day....perhaps she has them mixed up. The nurses are trying to get her acclimated to a schedule, but perhaps Mimi has too much on her mind to sleep at night!

Aunt Gloria and Uncle Steve (Rainey) from Tucson, AZ are here and will visit Mimi today. Also, Aunt Joyce (Drake) had her 80th birthday yesterday! Happy Birthday Aunt Joyce! She does not look 80....and she doesn't act it either. I mean that in a good way!

Friends Leo and Sandy are here from Florida for a visit and will likely be seeing Mimi today also. She will definitely be tired tonight.

Thanks again for your prayers.

Christmastime visitors...

Today Mimi had a couple visitors when I was here; besides her usual Papa. Her friend Diane Brown was here and then Uncle Mike Horning came by to visit. Diane brought her an ornament for her Christmas Tree....thanks Diane!

Apparently Mimi had a long night and didn't sleep much so she was sleepy when we were here. Papa gave both of them a tour of the Hospice Home facility which is beautiful by the way.

More updates as we have them....keep her in your prayers please. Thank you and God bless!

Getting settled...

Well, Mimi is all moved in and trying to settle in with her new surroundings. Yesterday, several of us met at her room to put up and decorate a Christmas Tree for her. The tree is a tabletop but is just perfect for her room. She enjoyed seeing everyone and although we were noisy, I believe it did her heart good to hear the sounds and see the children putting the ornaments on the tree one-by-one.

Shari went back home to Florida today. Angie is here until Thursday. Aunt Gloria and Uncle Steve (Chuck's sister & brother-in-law) will be flying in on Wednesday for a week. It will be nice to see them. Sister Connie (Bristow) will be here on the 16th. It has been good for Chuck to have the support from them all.

Thank you for your continued thoughts and prayers. Will try to keep everyone updated as much as I can. I went back to work today and thankfully I am able to work part-time for now.

Thanks again! Blessings to one and all this holiday season.

Moving to Hospice Home today...

Mimi is being moved to the Hospice Home this morning at 10am. She seems to have had a restful night after a very long day of being up and talking about many things. Thank you for your continued prayers for her comfort. We believe this is the best move for her at this point. She will have 24-hour care and will be kept comfortable.

God bless you all....

Prayer for Mimi

I ask dear Lord, for peace and grace,
To fall upon moms' soul and face.

Your love and comfort, may it come now
I pray that she can rest somehow.

I know you care and understand,
So please lead her with open hand.

She needs you now, more than ever before,
She loves you so, your life she adores.

If now is her time to be with you,
Then let it be, and see her through.

She has endured so much pain,
I ask for your mercy, again and again.

God be with my mom and keep her comfortable and at peace until she reaches those pearly gates of heaven.

Love, Tina

Watching and waiting

Mimi is resting generally comfortably. Sister Shari came here from Florida early Wednesday morning. Mimi knows her and was glad to see her. Mimi has been communicating with us about her wishes and people she wanted to see. Yesterday she asked for Darlene and Berta, her grade school buddies, and they came up to see her. Uncle Mike, mom's brother in law, came to see her too. Her brother Jim came by quite a few times to see her and she is always glad to see him.

It is always tough to see her knowing what is happening to her physical body but we all know that her spirit is strong and she is not afraid of what will happen to her body. She is at peace with God and knows that sometime soon she will be with other family members in heaven.

Thank you for your continued thoughts and prayers for her comfort and peace. I believe if she stays comfortable over the next day, she will be moved over to the Hospice House in Jackson, MI.

Blessings to all and remember to hug your family members every chance you get. Love to all, Tina for Ruthann's family

Letting go....

It has been a long journey since June; knowing Mimi has a brain tumor, seeing her go through surgery after having had heart surgery in January it was scary. The radiation and chemotherapy treatments have been challenging in many ways; physically and emotionally for her and for her family.

Thank you all for your support; whether you've taken time to think about her, prayed a special prayer for her, sent one card or many, brought over meals, called to check on how everyone is doing....it has all been appreciated. I don't think anyone can know just how much it means to have friends and family until the time comes when you feel helpless and someone comes along with just the right thing to say or do to help you make it through another day.

God bless each of you and I will keep you posted here. She has rested most of the day although she has been awake a few times to visit with some of her family members. She doesn't seem to be in pain but when she gets fidgety or agitated, she is able to receive a medication that calms her and helps her to rest. That is what she needs to do; rest and be comfortable.

We asked for no visitors because she needs her rest. Mimi would say to you, remember her when you saw her at church or at scrap-booking or watching JJ play football or at a family gathering. She would want you to keep that image in your mind and know that she loves each of you.

I could not ask for a better mom in the world and she has loved each of her family so very much. Family and togetherness is so important to her. If she were writing this, I believe she would say; spend as much time with your family as possible...we never know when such a challenging event can occur. Love your friends and have faith in God that He will watch over you.

Goodnight for now and I will post something in the morning......love, Tina for Mimi's family