This will be my last post until the New Year! This past week has been a rollercoaster. I left last Friday to spend a week helping my mother and stepfather get her settled in at home after she had surgery to repair a shattered ball joint. Things headed south very quickly when she became catatonic Sunday evening. 911. Ambulance drive to the ER. The EMT’s thought she’d suffered a stroke. Once we arrived at ER she was staring into space and talking gibberish. Not muttering or slurring words — gibberish. Terrifying.
Final outcome. No stroke. They don’t really know what happened. Two nights in the hospital and she’s back home and fine. Finally talked the parents into having someone come in to stay with her four hours a day for the next couple of weeks until she’s stronger. It was as frightened as I’ve ever been but she’s fine now and I’m just thankful because it could’ve been much worse.
Arrived home last night. Repacking today. The DH, Girl, and I have a bright-and-early flight out to Sedona tomorrow morning. Christmas in Arizona. Can’t wait to see the Grand Canyon. 
Thank you for a great blog year!! I look forward every day to *seeing* those of you who post and I know there are many more who stop by without posting. :wave:
Whatever your plans, I hope you have a safe and blessed holiday and I’ll see you next year.:thumbsup:
Sending healing thoughts to your mom, Jen. What a scary thing!
I hope you can relax just a little and enjoy your Christmas — it sounds beautiful. Have a great time, and see you next year! :)
Comment by Kris Starr — December 21, 2006 @ 7:55 am
Oh dear! How frightening! I’m glad your mom is on the mend. All of you are in my thoughts.
I’m green with envy over your trip. Sedona is gorgeous and I’ve actually seen it and the Grand Canyon in the snow. We were out there one April and a freak snowstorm hit. It was awesome even though I didn’t pack for snow!
Have a great Christmas and Happy New Year!
Comment by Marilyn — December 21, 2006 @ 8:49 am
I promise, Kris and Marilyn, I’ll think of you both when I’m looking at those red rocks!I LOVE Sedona and can’t wait for my family to see it, too.Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you both.
Comment by Jennifer — December 21, 2006 @ 9:16 am
I will keep your mom and you in my prayers. And it’s good to hear that she’s doing better and at home. Have a great and safe trip. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. God Bless!
Comment by Ginger — December 21, 2006 @ 10:04 am
So glad your mom is doing better.
Have a very Merry Christmas!!
Comment by Kimberly — December 21, 2006 @ 12:37 pm
Jen!
I am glad that everything went well with your mom. I wish you a fun trip. By the way, Have your check your PO BOX lately? I think Santa send you a little gift this year?
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Comment by BarbaraV — December 21, 2006 @ 1:18 pm
Thanks, Ginger and Kimberly! Barbara, I haven’t been by my post box in some time but I believe it’ll be my first stop when I get back from holiday. :cooldance: I think that was very nice of Santa. :mrgreen:
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone! :present:
:love2:
Comment by Jennifer — December 21, 2006 @ 11:35 pm
happy holidays to you and your family
Comment by kim h — December 23, 2006 @ 1:33 am