This is tough, yo. Mom’s not doing well: possible multiple myeloma, pretty far along, or a flare-up of her sarcoidosis, but whatever mysterious ailment it is has her really sick. Heart, lung, kidney, stomach, blood sick. We’re about six tranfusions in so far, and she’s still, two weeks later, in the hospital.
She’s the best little mama anyone ever had, and I really believe that. No one could be better.
We took her cat to her today in the hospital. With the blessing of the vet and the staff and a bill-of-health fax, we surprised her with Bailey. She liked that. But she worried what she’d do with a cat in the hospital until we assured her we’d take Bailey home for her, it was just a visit — just give him a little pat now, Mom. He put his big paw on her little one. She liked that.
So if everyone who comes here thinks a good thought for her, a thought of peace, and tranquility, and more PEACE, we’d sure appreciate it. Just for a second, think a thought for Janette Herron. Thanks. My love to you. Now go give someone a kiss, or a hug, or a phone call. I mean it. Then tell me in comments what you did or are going to do (but mean it, really mean it). All that love being spread around the world in Mom’s name. It has to do her good, right?
Peace. And health. But mostly peace.
I’ve read your blog for years, but I don’t think I’ve ever commented. I said a prayer for the little mama and have been thinking about her. It’s 11 pm, so it’s too late to call anyone. The only other person up in the house is my son, so I gave him a big hug and told him how very special he is to me and how lucky I am to have him in my life. Tomorrow, when more people are awake, I’ll continue spreading the love in honor of your little mama. I promise.
Loads of peace and love to you and your mama!
Spreading the mama love in Idaho!
Rachel-
I am giving YOU a hug and telling that I am thinking peaceful thoughts for you, your mom and your family.
Another hug just for good measure.
i don’t know if this is any help at all – but annie modesitt’s husband had multiple myeloma – maybe, if that is what is happening with your mom, you might want to email her?
just a thought – her being a knitter and all.
big hug to you all
here is her blog
http://www.modeknit.com/
but you probably already know that – just in case
Oh, this post made me cry. I am sending lots of positive thoughts of peace and tranquility for your mom. And I just hugged my husband and told him how much I love him, and will wrangle the cat for some love and treats before bed tonight. And I’ll keep on sending those waves of peace for her.
Aw sweetie. Been thinkin’ about yomama the past two days. Got ahold of my Boyo today and he’s in a funk. Guess I’ll talk to him tomorrow, too. Come to think of it, I’ll talk to my Girlie, too. And my mama. All in honor of yomama. Peace out.
I gave my kids an extra squeeze and kiss tonight and thought good thoughts for her.
Thinking only peaceful thoughts and wishes out to her.
I hope it does her, and you, some good.
Peace is what I hope for every day. Sending a bit of it your way.
So sorry sweetie – it sucks that this happens to anybody and sucks extra that it’s happening in your life.
When we call home (that’s up in the Indian Himalayas – we’re in Oregon right now) I’m going to ask the Tibetan nuns on the mountains to do mantra for her peace and well-being, and, therefore, everyone’s peace and well-being. I’ll be doing it myself in the meantime. Hang in there.
So sorry sweetie – it sucks that this happens to anybody and sucks extra that it’s happening in your life.
When we call home (that’s up in the Indian Himalayas – we’re in Oregon right now) I’m going to ask the Tibetan nuns on the mountains to do mantra for her peace and well-being, and, therefore, everyone’s peace and well-being. I’ll be doing it myself in the meantime. Hang in there.
hugs + positive thoughts your way..
Hi Rachael,
I have never written before but followed you for a LONG time! You bring a smile to my face, you are just that awesomesauce! 🙂 I just sent out a prayer for the Little Mama, and loved on my tortie -cat, and will be giving more love to my Mom in a little bit. I’ll be praying for you, and keep your chin up! *hugs*
Sending positive thoughts of peace and healing your way. My husband and I are going through some really tough spots right now – spots that have been eroding our closeness. Thank you for the reminder of what really counts. I’m off to hug him and suggest we look through our wedding album – a reminder of why we’re sharing our lives.
Janette- I wish you comfort and peace. But mostly I want to tell you how much you are loved. By your family and beyond.
my boyfriend just went to bed so, i can’t wake him with a hug or a kiss right now but, i made his lunch for tomorrow! my thoughts are out to you and your mom.
Love and peace to your mama, and so many hugs for you, my friend.
And now, to go snuggle in bed with my boys who are already asleep.
Aw Rachael, I’m definitely thinking of your mama and sending some good juju her way. I’m going to go hug my snoring beast of a hubby and give my mama a call in the morning (she’s in FL, I’m not sure she’d appreciate a 3am phone call..). Much love to you and your mama.
Rachel – you and your mama have been in my thoughts since you first posted about her being in the hospital. It’s never easy when someone you love is not well.
I know from recent experience that long distance love and prayers can help. I lost my older daughter in a car accident a month ago (just 3 weeks before her 22nd birthday, and 3.5 weeks from graduating from college with her bs in history). Her college (PLU in Tacoma Washington) allowed her to graduate with her class, her little sister accepted her diploma, and the entire graduating class (700 +) gave her a spontaneous standing ovation.
What has kept me going this last month has been the waves of love coming from all over the world from people that knew my little girl – her housemates, the kids she worked with at the Boys & Girls Club, friends and families that knew her, and even complete strangers.
You and your mama are in my prayers and thoughts, and if all our love can fix her, your little mama will be home in no time. Peace & best wishes to you both.
Peace. To you, to your little mama, to the people working with her in the hospital, to your sisters.
I stopped and told my guy how special he is to me. Love.
Rachael, consider it done. Prayers are already on their way upward. If I could call or hug my Mom, I would, but she’s already upward so I’ll go hug my cats instead, and send an innernets hug to you— {{{{hug}}}}
I’m sitting here with tears in my eyes ( it is 10.30 GMT here) I have said a little prayer for your mum and tonight, when I get home I am going to thoroughly embarass mt 18 yo daughter by hugging her in front of her BF before they go to her senior prom and tell her how proud I am of her and that what ever her exam results we will still be proud of her ( she is predicted 3 A’s and is due to go to uni to do a masters degree in Astrophysics – but even if she flunked the lot we would still be proud of her)
Hugs 🙂
The only one handy right now is Murphy. I picked him up and hugged him for your mom, and send positive thoughts and energy.
Delurking in Brooklyn to send some some peaceful thoughts your and your mom’s way…and then leaned over to snuggle with the husband. You guys are in my thoughts.
Prayers for your mom and for you.
I’ve prayed to ask that the spirituality that surrounds your Mom and you and your family, please embrace and support her and that God
will offer her peace. Light and comfort to you and to her.
I’ll give Hannah a hug and kiss before she gets on the bus this morning. That’s something I don’t normally do, her being a prickly sort of teenager these days. I really hope the little mama improves soon. Hugs to YOU, too.
Lots of love and peace coming from VA, and when I call my family in Toronto today, lots of love and peace will be coming from there.
Take this time to lean on the people you love, that is what they are there for. Good thoughts and hugs
I’m here and I’m holding you and yours in my thoughts. Peace and love to you all.
Aw, what a great idea. I just tried to send some power and peace over the ocean and now I’m going to kiss my little son.
Since your first post about your mom’s hospitalization, I’ve been sending warm, healing love-thoughts your way, at least once a day – every time I see your blog’s name as I check in on my Bloglines account. And now, I’ve just finished holding my son really close, telling him just how much I love him before sending him off to the bus stop. Once I’m done with this, I’m going to crawl back into bed with my love n’ snuggle him close, making sure I tell him that I love him very much before I drop back off to sleep.
I have been sending out prayers for your little mama since you wrote she was in the hospital. More thoughts of healing and peace for you and your family.
I will also be extra good to my own little 82 year old mama.
Sending you a hug. Thinking of peace for everyone, everyday.
Sending you a hug. Thinking of peace for everyone, everyday.
I just said a prayer for your mom and you. I’ll give my big sister a call when I get in from my bike ride.
xxxx
Oh, honey.
Love and peace and hugs to Little Mama, and you, and Lala, and all the four legged loved ones.
Hugs to you and your family sweetie. I’ll be praying for your mama and taking some extra time to call mine on the phone tonight. Steve and I only know you from your blog, but we love you very much for your honesty and wit and only want good things for you. Take care of yourself.
Awwww, sweetie, that SUCKS. My thoughts are with you and your mama and Bailey, too.
As soon as it’s a “reasonable hour”, I’ll be calling my mum and telling her I love her.
Also, big hugs your way, and gentle hugs to your mum.
I won’t be seeing my gorgeous girlfriend until about 2am when she comes home. I was planning to squeak at her from my deep sleep, but I will do my damndest to wake up enough to give her a bit of a squish as well. I will also be warming up her teddy bear for her.
Fingers crossed for your Little Mama.
I’ve been arguing with my brother a bit – nothing too serious – but I phoned him just now to remind him that I still, and always, love him. And told him to pass it on too. Wishing peace for the Little Mama.
anna
x
Oh, Rach, hugs to you and your family. I just said a little prayer for your mama, and I’m going to put her on every prayer list/good thoughts list I can think of.
hugshugshugshugs. you guys are in my thoughts.
Love to you, your mom, your family. I’ll be sending thoughts of love and peace to you all. And when my kids get home from school today, I’ll hug them and let them know how much richer my life is because they’re in it. Same with my baby bro and youngest sis, who are going to be at my house later today also. In the meantime, before I put myself to bed for the “night”, I’ll lavish some extra attention on the two kitties of the house.
Thanks for the reminder that we should share the love and peace now, and always.
I’m so sorry this is happening to you and your family. One of my closest friends just went (is probably still going) though a very similar situation too. I’ll make my phone call to him. I hope your mother begins to feel better.
My heart holds peace and blessings for your mother and your family. Now I’m going to go kiss my son.
Sending love and peaceful thoughts to you and your mom. I called my brother yesterday, who’s going through a tough time and has been hard to talk to. But we did and I’m glad. I’m calling my son today to tell him I’d like to pay for him to come visit.
*hugs*
Hey R –
I’m thinking very good thoughts for your mom, you, the cat, your family and especially for her caregivers and doctors.
It’s a rough road, and quite painful, but – having been there this year – there are unspeakable joys waiting, too. I know this sounds weird and flaky (I don’t mean to sound that way) but so many things will transpire in the next few months that are unexpectedly beautiful.
Even in the worst crap, life is very beautiful. The tragedy is not in the loss of a life, but in the loss of a chance for a GOOD life. It sounds like your mom is having a good life, which is the best any of us will ever get!
Geeze, I sound like I belong in that monastery in the Himalayas…
If there’s anything I can do for you (some yarn, a free pattern, a book) please let me know! Gerry and I are both thinking of you!!
A peaceful thought and a prayer too for your dear mother. God bless.
Oh, honey… best of luck with your momma. I’ll send positive vibes her way. Hugs.
I am talking to my mom right now, and we both send all our love and hope.
Hugs to you, sweetie, and peace to you and your sweet little mama. It is so hard to see them so ill; they’ve taken care of us through so much, and now the roles are reversed. Lots of prayers and good thoughts for you all. Mwah.
Peace coming your way from Upstate New York…
Thank you for updating us, Rachel. I’ve had your mom on my mind and in my thoughts and prayers for many days now. Those of us who have been where you are now, I’m sure, are making special efforts to do so. Every time I see an update to your blog in my reader, I hope for news. Blessing on you and all your family.
Aw, honey. Hugs to all of you, especially your little mama. I’m calling my gramma right now.
I am hugging my kids extra tight today, thinking of you and your mama. I am keeping you both in my prayers. I wish I could give you a hug in person, but consider yourself cyber-hugged instead.
I’m so sorry to hear all this! I will continue thinking good thoughts for your mom. How cool that you got to bring in her kitty to see her! That’s excellent.
I’m off to call my mom.
Lots of love and hugs.
Hi Rachael –
I am giving my fabulous assistant a big hug this morning because, well, she’s fabulous and wonderful and I do love her. Tonight I’ll give some hugs to the husband. Also, I know there is some amazing MM research going on right now. Please let me know if you need any referrals or access to journal articles (or translation of journal articles). I’d be happy to help out. soqueer at gmail dot com.
(((mama)))
I called my mom — just to send her a virtual hug.
My mom is dealing with cancer & sarcoidosis. It’s not pretty. I texted my sons “Love Mom” & called hubby with the same thought.
Love and good wishes to you and yours.
Lisa C.
Crap! My dad has colon cancer, so I know what you’re going through. I’m sending thoughts and prayers your mama’s way, and virtual hugs to you.
How sweet that you could bring her cat in for a visit. Every little bit helps, right?
Thinking good thought for you and yours. Much love.
Having a parent in the hospital is the worst. I’m sending all the good thoughts I’ve got. AND I’m calling my mom. Promise.
Cause you’re right.
I sat here, at my desk, and just thought, I thought healing thoughts for little mama, if you got your tough cookie attitude from her, I’ve got all the hope in the world.
I’ll be thinking of you both.
Rachael, I can’t ask Tibetan nuns to say a mantra for anybody, but I can send psychic vibes to Miss Idaho asking her to sit on your lap and lick your face. Good thoughts to the little mama, and to you and Lala and Bethany.
I am sending your Little Mama all the good thoughts I can squeeze out of myself and giant hugs to you and Lala and the furry kids.
I don’t usually comment, but I thought this was worthy of coming out of lurkdom for. I said a little prayer for your mom and then gave my husband a hug and three kisses and told him how important he was to me. And then I said another little mama prayer, because moms are important.
First off, I am sending hugs and positive thoughts to you and your family…Second, I am going to call my fiance to tell her how much I love her…Third, I’m going to tell my friends today how much they mean to me…There’s a lot of love that is being generated today with thoughts of you and your little mama! Take good care of yourself…
Peace and Love Rachel.
I called my Mom who is recovering from surgery in PA.
Hugs and love to you and your mom.
When I get home, I’m going to hug my girl ever so tight. She’s five and a half months old, and has the sweetest smile you can imagine, so I’ll ask her to send her loving smile towards your mom.
So very sorry that you are all going through this. You and she are in my thoughts.
I took a quiet moment at my desk this morning to send warm wishes of peace and health to your Mother, then thought about my Mother and how much I cherish her memory and miss her each day.
Tonight I will be extra sweet to my own little boy, give him hugs but not where his friend’s can see and tease him, I’ll let him watch cartoons, and he can have as much ice cream as he wants before bed.
I’m thinking of you.
Peace be with you Miss Rachel!
I am going to go home and hug my sister, niece, nephew and the animals. Then I may call my mom and dad just to tell them I love them. Peace is good.
I will light a candle tonight for you and your mama and I will ask the Mother of us all to hold each of you tenderly. I will hold my daughter today and remind her that she has been the Light of my life and when I am no longer with her, that Light will be with her always….
You are loved Rachel…..
My mom and dad are visiting this week, and I just stood up, went over to my dad, and gave him a hug. His smile in response meant the world to me–thank you for that, and best wishes to you and all your family. I’m sitting here thinking of me five years ago, ten days in critical, but I got to go home. I so much hope for that for your mom, too.
Oh, Rachael. I’m sending all kinds of peace, and love.
I said a prayer for her. May God grant her peace and tranquility and may He grant you peace and love in this difficult time.
My mom had two units of plasma and two units of whole blood last week becasue chemo shut down her bone marrow, so I know exactly where you are coming from. You and your mother and your whole family are in my thoughts.
I’ll be giving my man a huge hug first thing when I get home from work!
Oh dear.
First I will cry a little. Then I will call my parents. I talked to my Mom this morning and I will talk to her again.
And I will call my sisters later. We always end with “I love you” and we mean it deeply and truly.
I will hug DH just a little longer and stronger tonight.
And I will, the whole time, be sending the powerful combined good feelings thus generated to your little mama.
And to you.
I don’t comment very often (this is my second time) but I just wanted to wish your mum peace and tranquility. Now I’m off to give my hubby, son and daughter a hug and a kiss, and then ring my mum.
I wish I could do something tangible for you, but instead I’ll give the J-Dog an extra kiss on the forehead and pick up the cat and squeeze him. Wish I could ship a casserole down to your family, or something.
I’m sending lots of good, warm thoughts to you and your mom. I’m so sorry you’re going through this, but thanks for the reminder to remember those we love. Now, I’m going to go back to bed to snuggle with my sweetie, and later I’m going to call my mom.
Big virtual hugs to you and your mama. I’m off to send my hubby an out of the blue love-email. Thanks for the reminder.
Sending thoughts of peace and comfort for all of you. I hope the little mama has a better weekend.
Nobody here to cuddle right now, but I emailed a far-away friend to thank her for sending me little bits of home to keep the loneliness birds away.
Sending prayers for you and your Mom… I hugged our Boston Terrier Phoebe too.
I’ve been thinking about your little mama since you posted a while back. I was telling my husband about her the other day (he knows you as “the Oakland Knitter”). I will scoop up our cat and tell her how much I love her, and will hunt out Drew (on his way back from the post office) to do the same. I will say a prayer for your mom, too.
Wishing peace and love and comfort and rest x
More more hugs, just snuggled the Cutest Baby, er, Kid down for a nap and thought good things for your mama. I hope she’s not in pain, and I hope she can see outside from her bed. Lots of love. xoe
Hugs to all.
I’m sending you and your mom all the peace that I can.
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Aww, I’m so sorry to hear this. We’re sending lots of love and virtual hugs from Calgary. Hang in there baby.
Your Mom has a lovely daughter. My hug is for you. Thank you so much for sharing your life with us all. I look forward to seeing what you two are up to all the time and feel like I know you.
Peace and all that is needed for your Mom!
Peace and love to you and your momma. I’m calling my grandmother almost every day these days as all time with the ones we love is precious.
I’m definitely sending thoughts of peace your way, and out to little mama. My own mama is having a procedure done on her heart as I’m writing this. Reading all of the comments on here have made me feel so much more optimistic. Knowing there’s so much good energy going on is promising.
Peace to you, and thanks for letting me see how positive things can be, even in trying times.
many good thoughts to your mom and to you.
Called my mom and dad. Also, did the crossword in cursive, in tribute to my beloved and much-missed Nana.
Sending much love and peace to you and your mom. Get better, Little Mama. Now I’m off to call mine…
Good thoughts and Reiki peace to you all from Minnesota!
Peace to you and your entire family from a lurker of many many years. I recall posts about your visits home, camping at the Strawberry festival, lots of loving family times…
Saying a prayer for your mama and giving mine a call…
Peace Love and Hugs! I’m off for a doggie kiss now 🙂
PS We got lots of rain and no lightning!
And peace for you and yours. I just popped over to give another big hug to my friend/coworker. We’ve been worrying about stuff, and we need a moment of hug. Thank you for prompting that.
Oh honey, I’m so sorry. I’m thinking peace and love and good thoughts to you and yours tonight, and will go hug my friends at knit night and tell them how much I appreciate them, and when I get home I shall sneak into my little boy’s room and give him a kiss and tell him again while he sleeps that he is the bestest thing in my world.
I thought of your mom and gave my two boys a kiss and a hug, cuz I figure that’s like giving your mom’s kid a hug from her. (That’s you!)
I hope the best for all of you.
Promise to light a candle for you and little mama. Promise to ask that you be held tenderly by all who love you. Promise to hug my daughter today and remind her that she is the light of my life and when I am no longer here, that light will never diminish…..
you are loved….
I’m sending you & the little Mama a big hug. I’ll keep you in my thoughts & prayers.
DEFINITELY sending peace and good wishes….
I’ve just loved heavily on my cat, my rats, and woken my other half up to tell him how lucky we are that we’re both healthy. And then I hugged him.
Peace and love, baby….
you got it.
The nuns have your mama’s name
and are praying without ceasing.
I’m holding the pups and KNITTING.
xoxoxox
All the good vibes in the world for you and yours. I shared with you what was up with my Dad and, in a bit of good news, they adjusted his medications and, with a bit of time, he should be much better. Granted, that is still not great, but better is never a bad thing.
Bean had her Kindergarten “graduation” today and, in celebration, we are taking her to eat sushi tonight. Tobiko for everybody!
Seriously though, I do indeed have a feeling for what you are going through and I wish you much strength and much peace. Know that you are loved by many and let that help you. And let that help your mother in her time of need. All the best.
All the good vibes in the world for you and yours. I shared with you what was up with my Dad and, in a bit of good news, they adjusted his medications and, with a bit of time, he should be much better. Granted, that is still not great, but better is never a bad thing.
Bean had her Kindergarten “graduation” today and, in celebration, we are taking her to eat sushi tonight. Tobiko for everybody!
Seriously though, I do indeed have a feeling for what you are going through and I wish you much strength and much peace. Know that you are loved by many and let that help you. And let that help your mother in her time of need. All the best.
It’s been a couple weeks since I talked to my mom — I’ll be calling her tonight.
Sending my best thoughts of peace to your mom, as well as you, your whole family, and all the other commenters whose stories and love have made me tear up.
Many peaceful and loving thoughts from Philly. My calico Hawthorne didn’t appreciate the hug, but I’ll go track down my “guy-guys” (big black cat and husband — they love the snuggle) for more loves.
I am going to call my Mom this evening (she is the perfect Mom in this world for ME), and I will grab and hug my kids with all the love I am sure you feel for your little Mama.
May peace be in your hearts.
Sending loving thoughts to you, your mom, and your sisters.
And I think I might just call my parents – just to say ‘hi’ and ‘I love you’.
I am a true believer in the power of positive energy and love directed at a needful person. So-first I kissed my Boston Terrier who was at my feet when I read your post.He licked my nose and gave a snuffle for your mom. Then I held hands with both my boys and we took a deep breath in and breathed out peace and presence of mind for you and your mom. Hang in-
Sending you and Janette and all the family my love and wishes for healing and peace. I just got off the phone with my mom and told her how much I love her and went and hugged my boyo and told him the same. I’ll keep on sending love and peace, sweet pea…
You and your mama are in my thoughts.
I gave both of my daughters big hugs and am reading them extra-long bedtime stories tonight. If they want extra cuddles I’ll say yes. I already called both my parents today, but I’m sending them some extra love too.
I’m sorry Rachael. Please take care. I’m gonna go hug my momma now.
It is being done today, will be done tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow. Blessings.
peace and well wishes to you and your mama….. blessings to you both.
I was lucky enough to have already told my family how much I love them today, so I sat down and wrote (and mailed!) a love letter to Pete Seeger with thoughts of your dear mom in my head. His biography was on PBS last night and I’ve not been able to stop thinking about him all day – I can’t think of a better person to include on the healing-super-mama-love-chain-train. Take care, sweetheart. We’re all thinking of you and your family, I hope you can feel us.
Oh honey honey I will fall asleep (with Wee C beside me and Little B on the floor) shortly praying for your little mama, I promise. Sending love, and peace, and strength ~ Mogs
Best wishes and positive thoughts are definitely being sent your way for your mother.
I am lucky enough to be able to talk to my mother daily, and I see her very frequently – we live two blocks apart.
She is coming to my office for lunch tomorrow, and I will definitely hug her.
Peace, love and white light…you got it.
xoxox to you and your mama.
Peace. I’ve pet the cats and will go smooch my special someone. Love to all of you out on the West Coast.
Many good thoughts and much white light to your mother. And to you.
love and peace to you and your mom.
sending love and healing to everyone who needs it.
Many, many powerballs (metaphysically of course!) of health and wellness have already been thrown in your mom’s general direction!! I will continue, and they do reach the person they are intended for, now I have a name, even better!!! Talk to the good life cells and ask them to beat up the bad, I am really serious this works!! I did this with my own little mama.
Lots of love to little mama. Take care.
Saying prayers for your mom as I write this. Love and peace and (if it is to be) healing to her.
I’m kind of by myself right now (far from family, live alone, college is on hiatus so I’m the only one in my office) but I am going to make an extra effort to be nice to anyone I encounter today, even if all that means is holding back a little so someone waiting to pull out of a parking lot can get into the flow of traffic…
Peace and health to little mama. Yo.
My dad passed away in February. Since then, I’ve been wanting to everyone else’s dads and wish them good and long, happy lives.
I’ll add your mom to the mix.
Every good wish for peace and health and happiness I have is yours; also sending some love.
A *HUGE* hug to you and your Mom right now. I’m in tears reading this and wish that your family wasn’t going through this. -I’ve been sending my Mom little emails, like notes, this morning and I’m going to send another telling her how important she is to me.
Your mom and your whole family are all in my prayers!
I am thinking peace for you and your family.
Sending you and your mother both lots of peaceful, loving thoughts. Yesterday I lit a yarzheit candle for my own mother, who’s been gone for 6 years now — and so, while I couldn’t give her a hug in person, I embraced her as well as I could.
I don’t have time right now to read the comments, but I stopped what I was doing and sent Reiki to your mom, whom I think of as Little Momma, and I will take my big old dog for a walk in her honour. Namaste.
i’m saying a little prayer to any and all higher powers listening for some peace in this world, then taking a deep breath and treating everyone i come into contact with today with the patience they deserve that i’m sometimes to impatient to give.
Hi Rachel- I was wondering how things were going with your mama- I’m sorry to hear it has been so difficult getting a diagnosis. I sent my love to my mama and we are both sending our love back to you and yours. Remember miracles and other good things can and do happen everyday. Peace and prayers- Sharon
My three little girls and I all send positive thoughts out to you and your mama. And I’m just about to call my mama and grandmama to tell them I love them…
Dear Rachael,
We’ve just been where you are. And we found peace. Wherever there is love, and your Little Mama is surrounded by it, there will be peace.
Much love, Grace
My mom is 88 and failing too. Every time I see her may be the last….It’s a sad time, but a time to tell her how much she means to me. All I can do is be there but I feel she’s happy to see me. Some times my sister and I sit in Mom’s room; my sister quilts and I knit while we chat over Mom’s bed. Mom doesn’t have to make an effort, but she enjoys being part of the conversation.
Anyway I think it is good for all of us. Be good to yourself; this is a hard time and you’re doing the best you can.
I wish you and your family all the best.
Peace to Janette Herron aka Little Mama. Peace to you. And Lala. And all the creatures in your care.
I’m gonna hug Cherise(right now, sleeping soundly on the couch as I close my eyes and think of your Mama and you) extra, extra tight tonight.
((((Rachel and Little Mama)))))
((((All of us everywhere))))
I would definitely love on my mother if I had her here with me still. I have been in your shoes and pray you will find peace. Instead, I will love on my husband and kids in your mother’s name. God bless you both – just know that every minute is a gift for you appreciate in whatever way possible. I wish you many gifts.
De-lurking to say I’ll be keeping you all in my thoughts.
Since it’s the middle of the night here even the animals are asleep but as soon as they’re awake they’ll all be getting extra hugs.
Rachael — Prayers for you and your mom, and thank you for the reminder to tell the ones I love that I do love them. I’ve spent the last 2 evenings calling brothers, sister, nieces, nephew, parents and grandmother to tell them; now it’s time to do the same with Mr. Ken’s family.
Peace be with you.
everyday, girl, sending positive thoughts your way for your momma.
Sending good thoughts to you and your mama. Hugs.
I am here far away in Germany thinking of you and your Mom. And am wrote an e-mail to a friend I don’t see and write very often. No kisses or hugs or phone calls here at work… Hope you both are getting better and find the peace you need!
Hi Rachael
I send a lot of positive and hopefully helpfull thought to you and your mom. I’ll hug my best friend later
Hugs Eve
More prayers and good Mama thoughts coming your way, sweetie. What a good idea to take Bailey to see her! That probably made her feel better than all the medicine combined.
Keep us posted – we’re all out here sending love and positive healing vibes to both you and your Mama.
Teresa
I’m sending good thoughts and healing thoughts to your Mom and peaceful thoughts too for your family. I’ll be sending along very encouraging and healing thoughts to my co-worker’s daughter who is having surgery today. Pay it forward and the whole world will improve. Hugs.
I continue to pray for your entire family’s wellbeing, Rachael. I hugged my daughter before I left for work and I kissed my husband as he dropped me off. They know they are loved and I know that I am, too.
I think you’ve started something huge, here. All this love floating around the world can’t do anything but good for you Mum.
Blessings, Pet
My “little mama” has been gone a long time now, 18 years. My little papa too, more recently. I talk to them all the time, and believe it or not – they are still VERY good at looking out for me. For reals.
So I asked them to send peace to your little mama, and take away her fear, and surround her with comfort. Long distance blog-hugs to you.
Just checkin in, wanting you to know you’re being thought of.
soft gentle thoughts
to you all-i have a site
make a child smile.org
kids who ever so sick
i send out cards etc
each month it helps me
I wish your mom much comfort and peace. She is so very fortunate to have you as her daughter.
Warm fuzzy thoughts of peace and health, but especially peace, being sent little mama’s way right now! And I am going to go home and hug everything that gets in my path, starting with my husband and our cats, and quite possibly even the husband’s manly man bandmates, when they come over for practice. And anyone else I can find. All hugs dedicated to little mama. 🙂 What a great idea.
I am thinking of your mom and hoping all works out well. I teared up reading your post because my parents are so special to me and it is true we need to make sure we always tell those we love that we do and demonstrate in our acts.
I will make sure to give them a call and be sappy when I do.
I just called my friend’s wife, he’s having stomach reduction surgery as I type and I am sending healing, peaceful thoughts to him and your Little Mama as I type. Love to you and Lala as well.
I called The Mister back yesterday after being a bit snippish and made nice – told him I loved him and how much he meant to me.
Then last night I played with the newest addition to our family until she was too tired to get the kitten ya-yas and let her sleep in the snuggly down-comforter valley between us. She’s a two month old long-haired gray tabby polydactyl that reminds me of Digit.
Much love and peace to y’all, and especially to your little mama.
I love you, Rachael. Soo soo much.
xoxo
Rachel (and Lala): So very sorry the Little Mama is suffering. Said a prayer that everyone caring for her can be a conduit for the wonderful love and knowledge of the universe to come through to her and give her peace. I know Janine told you about Ryan. Janine and Elaine and Leslie and I and R’s sister have her back – we’re doin the love train down here big time – may it radiate out to you and yours.
Thoughts of peace and love for you and your mom. My kids are in bed, but I will give them extra long hugs and kisses tomorrow.
Thank you for the reminder about what’s really important.
Peace and love to you and your little mama and the rest of the family.
Me? I called my mom, something I do more and more these days as she slowly slips away. And then gave my kids some extra love too, for good measure.
Oh, Rachael, lots of love, hugs and peace to you and your family. I’m saying a prayer for your sweet little mama now
Rachael, been away from bloglines for a bit so this is the first I’m hearing about your mom. Please know that your family is in my thoughts. Take care and give mom a bit hug from us all!
Your little mama is the best. Hang in there, all of you! I’ll go hug Deedle and spend more time with my mother in honor of yours.
Sending healing thoughts to your mama and peace and love to you all. Hugs too.