Another Mom Update

[rivermom]

Janet - you are worrying yourself over so much you just don't have control over. Take a step back a moment and focus a bit. You are a WONDERFUL Mother and Daughter. You are giving them both a most special gift, and that is yourself. There's so much to be said for that. They both know in their hearts how much you love them. This love is what you have control over. That's what is important.

You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Big hug!!

[Forgivenmom5]

Janet I am so sorry you and your mom are going through this. I know what you mean about things being hard. Looks like I will be going through a lot of things for a couple of years to make sure this doesn't come back. No matter how positive you try to stay you get tired. Sheryl is right you are doing everything you can. I know from experience how much that means. If my kids weren't being so supportive I don't know if I could do this or not. I am sure your mom feels the same. Just know how much you are helping her by always being there for her.

[DianaB]

I'm glad to hear that your Mom's bleeding is taken care of but through the ordeal her kidneys are worse. I have a friend whose mother is on dialysis and she has gotten along with it very well (she even showed me where she's hooked up during the dialysis!) It takes a few hours every other day and she feels so much better after having it done. Your Mom will probably feel a lot better when she does get on dialysis. I know that it's a worry but she'll be fine. You're such a good daughter, Janet!

As for your son, he's going to be fine too. Just remember what it was like to be a teenager yourself. Loosen up and enjoy having him. Worrying about him all the time is NOT fun! I try to think of what's important in the scale of life with morals, safety, and their religion, being at the top of the list. Then everything else falls in line below those three things. Then when something comes up I ask myself in the big scheme of things is it really important to fuss over or can I let them go and have fun. We're not to worry about the days that are ahead. Just take care of today.

The Bible says:

Matthew 6:34

34"So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

[Tink]

{{{Janet}}} we're all here for you.
Just do what you can and hand the rest to God. We're limited in what we can do, but He's not!

[Marilyn]

(((((((Janet)))))) Life just is not easy, but like everyone is saying, you are being a wonderful daughter and mother. Know that you and your dear ones are in out prayers.