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Mom and I always joke about John being an alien because he seems to be able to do more than the rest of us and eat way too much sugar, or at least more than we can handle. We women, having to watch what we eat, how much of it,and what time of day we eat it, are jeolous of him because he gets away with everything we can't.
I still think he's an alien sometimes but I would like to say that he really is such a delightful gentleman and I enjoy his company so much that I am really going to miss seeing him every day after I go home tomorrow. I don't ever get tired of hangin' around with him.
I often forget his age because he maintains such an energetic attentiveness to whatever it is he is focused on and his perspective on things is always fresh. The past 10 days have been hard on us. I have been wiped out each night and so thankful to be in a comfortable bed but John has only spent one night in his own bed, preferring to stay close to Mom and sleep, as best as he can, in the ICU waiting room. I know he is tired and tired of the routine but he knows where he needs to be and cheerfully and graciously continues to be right there.
I'm tremendously thankful that my mother has such a wonderful man by her side. I can't say that I have ever met a more charming and honorable man and we are all blessed to have him in our lives. I wish I could make this easier for him and have tried but, continue, and get through this, he must and he will. He's a real trooper, for sure!
Someone take him a Frostie and give him a back rub this week, would ya?
Prayer for Mom tonight: Dear God, send your angels, bright and beautiful, to light up the room where my mother lies, to envelope her in their song and cradle her with their love. Be her sentinel and shield her from the dark. Keep her close and safe, for us. Amen
John and Linda Fordyce
- Linda
- We are so blessed to have a great family and so many, many good, loving friends who are concerned and praying for Linda when she needs it. Thank you!
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3 comments:
Diane, I couldn't agree more with your description of my Daddy. He helped me through my neck surgery two years ago, and stayed with me until I could manage at home on my own. He has been there for me for now 50+ years and I value him more all the time. Thanks for the sweet words.
We are all hoping for a speedy recovery for your Mom. So sorry for all the suffering, but it will be a distant memory, soon. Anne Fordyce
Diane, I will miss your daily reports on your Mom's progress when you return to your own home.
You have done a wonderful job keeping all of us who care about Linda informed. Thank you.
Ashley Thibault
Thank you for the sweet words! Your words were a great expression of my feelings about my Daddy!
Thank you for being so diligent in keeping us up to date on your Mom's progress. I have felt close as you have done such a great job!
Take care of yourself and love to you and your family! Hope to see you soon! Me and Chuck will be in your neighborhood the 27th through the 29th. Please give me your phone number before you leave!
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