Mom - I Love You
Mothers and daughters are closest, when daughters become mothers. ~Author Unknown
My Mom
The Good:
- is funny
- quick witted
- compassionate
- knows all my secrets and has hidden all my skeletons. And still likes me regardless of them.
- makes the best roasted chicken in this world.
- can sense something is wrong by the tone of my "hello"
- still buys me clothes at 35 years old because she wants too.
- is an amazing grandmother
The amazing:
- a breast cancer survivor
- open heart surgery survivor
- Has just survived her fifth TIA (transient ischemic attack) AKA as a mini stroke.
My mom was sent home today after suffering from another mini stroke on Thursday. Thankfully the facial paralysis has subsided and she is at home resting. The doctors have yet to come to a conclusion why she continues to have these mini-strokes.
There are small signs from above that things happen for a reason. I was just coming home from the beach on Thursday with my son and nephews. I stopped by my mothers house to pick up some clothes for my nephews because they were going to spend some time at my house. My mom was sleeping when I got there which is highly unusually for her because she rarely takes a nap. Just as I was getting into my truck she came up to the door and I could see that half her face was paralyzed again.
My aunt and I called the ambulance and within minutes (not even kidding it took about three minutes for the ambulance to show up). They took my mom straight to the hospital to be cared for and evaluated.
I can't tell you how hard it was to explain to my three year old why grandma was in the ambulance. He must have asked me a million times if Grandma was coming home and why did the people (paramedic) have to take her. I did my best to explain that Grandma was not feeling good and that the doctors would take really good care of her.
My nephews, were just as equally shaken up but held it together for my little guy.
It is amazing how the older I get the more I value the friendship I have in my mom. Even though we butt heads, never see eye to eye, I know I would be lost without her in my life. She is a fighter. A survivor. She does not even realize how strong she really is..
I just wanted to say that I love you ma.
You can't leave me.
I need you.
Kim
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I'm sending lots of good thoughts for her speedy recovery. I hope you and she have many many more years together.
Lots of healing vibes to your mom. :)
Very touching - makes me realize how lucky I am to have my mom and am so close to her. She's 6 hours away, so we really cherish our time together.
Best to you and your mom.
THANKS FOR THAT BEAUTIFUL POST...I LOVE YOU..YOU HAVE ALWAYS BEEN MY HERO...
It must have been cold there in my shadow,
to never have sunlight on your face.
You were content to let me shine, that's your way.
You always walked a step behind.
So I was the one with all the glory,
while you were the one with all the strength.
A beautiful face without a name for so long.
A beautiful smile to hide the pain.
Did you ever know that you're my hero,
and everything I would like to be?
I can fly higher than an eagle,
'cause you are the wind beneath my wings.
It might have appeared to go unnoticed,
but I've got it all here in my heart.
I want you to know I know the truth, of course I know it.
I would be nothing without you.
Did you ever know that you're my hero?
You're everything I wish I could be.
I could fly higher than an eagle,
'cause you are the wind beneath my wings.
Did I ever tell you you're my hero?
You're everything, everything I wish I could be.
Oh, and I, I could fly higher than an eagle,
'cause you are the wind beneath my wings,
'cause you are the wind beneath my wings.
Oh, the wind beneath my wings.
You, you, you, you are the wind beneath my wings.
Fly, fly, fly away. You let me fly so high.
Oh, you, you, you, the wind beneath my wings.
Oh, you, you, you, the wind beneath my wings.
Fly, fly, fly high against the sky,
so high I almost touch the sky.
Thank you, thank you,
thank God for you, the wind beneath my wings.
So I was crying at the end of you post and then low and behold your mom busts out the Bette Midler and I went all to hell.
Jesus.
Oh my gosh. Did I just say hell in front of your mom?
I've been off the blogging radar for a while now, and have been neglecting my blogging friends (sorry! forgive me?) I'm so sorry to hear that your Mom hasn't been well. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Hope your mom heals quickly!
Oh Kim, that was beautiful! I hope that your mom is doing better, and the doctors will be able to figure out what is going on.
Prayers to you and your mom.
And, it sounds like you are doing a great job being strong for Donnie. You too, are a great mom!
I was wondering why you fell of the radar for a while there. I'm very sorry for what happened and I hope your mom doesn't have to go through that again. My mom lives halfway across the world in Mongolia, and I miss her so much.I know what you mean...she has been the crypt-keeper of all my secrets. And I never treasured her more than when I became a mom myself. Take care, Kimmy
Thank goodness your Mom is home! What a beautiful tribute to your mother! BIG hugs to you both!!
my prayers are with you and your family; keep us posted.
Wonderful post about your mom (I'm really impressed she's computer literate).
i just read the comment from your mom...i'm crying over here!!! from both of you!!
my thoughts and prayers are with all of you!! your mommy sounds amazing but she has to be to have had such a great daughter, right?
xoxoxo
Your mom sounds like a very strong person, and I hope the TIAs go away. Far, far away.
I love her post to you!!
What a great post. Your words are very sincere and loving and it shows what a great daughter you are.
Your mom is a brave, strong woman, with a lovely, loving daughter. You are lucky to have such a wonderful relationship.
Moms are great, aren't they?
I hope your Mom is feeling better soon.
awww. i hope everything works out and that they can get to the bottom of the problem. seems like you two are a great example of what moms and daughter should be. i'm a little envious, to be honest :)
and now, to find the tissues...
Not going to cry. Not going to cry. Not going to cry.
Crap.
Sending some prayers up for the both of you. Much love!
Kim, I am wishing you the very best luck, karma, mojo, blessings, and everything else that's positive. I hope your mom makes a speedy recovery (HECK, she's back to blog hopping it seems, so things look good!!). Don't wear yourself out now, ya hear?
Kim, On a totally separate scale, you know I can relate, especially, with how to tell the kids. =-(
Wishing your mom well. Praying for her recovery and praying for some answers.
KEEP BELIEVING
Oh, Kimmy! Yes, you have been going through a lot! Your mom is amazing & obviously a fighter. It's great that you were there to get her medical attention right away. I'm praying that they'll find a diagnosis & cure for her illness.
Big BIG hugs!
Oh Kim, I'm so sorry your family is going through this. How frightening this is. I hope you mom is recovering well and her TIA's subside, or they find a reason for them so it can be treated. Big *hugs* to you and your family.
I am so sorry about your mom. I know somewhat how you feel, my dad had a stroke (fairly severe and still suffering some impediments) last year and a small heart attack this year. He is older, but he still seems too young. So scary.
It is so nice you are so close to your mom. Very sweet, albeit sad, post.
I hope she heals quickly and the doctors find out what's causing it. I'm sending good thoughts your way.
So sorry to hear about your mom. Sounds like you two have an amazing relationship and I will keep you gals in my prayers.
I am just catching up and this brought tears to my eyes. I am sorry I wasn't here sooner to say I am praying for you both.