Thursday, December 18, 2008

It can always be worse...

and don't you forget it.

My mom was taken to the hospital yesterday by ambulance. She was having chest pain... A heart attack took my grandfather at a young age, and my uncle as well. Without modern medicine, I would have lost my mom today too. Within one hour of feeling symptoms she was at the hospital in surgery. They were able to clear the blockage and she is at the hospital today recovering. I thank heaven for this miracle.

We've had alot of things going "wrong" in our lives recently. Its really hard to stay positive through all of it. We are doing our best, but I admit I've had to supress the thought that "it really couldn't get any worse" more than once. I'm officially renouncing that thought forever more. I've been proven wrong a thousand times over these past few months. It could always be worse, and I'm grateful for all the things going right. I still have my Mom. Today there is no greater blessing than that.

12 comments:

Mrs. Morty said...

Scary!! What a blessing that everything has turned out okay with her. May the Lord continue to bless you through all the other trials you are having right now.

Celeste Christensen said...

Oh that is heartwrentching! I am so glad she is OK. Your mother is one sweet lady! Please give my love to her and she will defintely be in my prayers!! Keep your chin up. Let me know if I can do anything!

Kim W said...

I started crying while reading this. The loss of a parent is so overwhelming. What a holiday blessing to have her taken care of! She will be added to our list for prayers.

Corrine said...

i am so glad your mom is ok...how scary.

i know what you mean thinking it can't get worse...

so sorry again, praying all starts feeling better,

Brenda said...

Seriously, I believe doctors and modern medicine are a gift from above. I pray your mom heals swiftly! What a Merry Christmas to still have her with you!

Weston and William's Blog said...

I'm so glad she's okay. You have always seemed so positive to me, dispite all the things that can seem to go wrong. You're a great example to me!

I'm so glad your mom is okay. We'll keep her in our prayers, that she may heal quickly!

Karena said...

I'm glad she's okay! Gavin and I always appreciated how your parents opened their home to everyone and was always ready to greet you with a smile. We'll keep her in our prayers...and you are still in them too!

Julie said...

Wow, how scary! I'm so glad she was well taken care of, and is doing better. I'm so sorry you have had to go through so many trials lately! I pray that you will be strengthened through these difficult times.

Generational stitcher said...

Glad things aren't worse! Hope things calm down for Christmas!

Devri said...

Oh my goodness that must have been scary.

Hope you and yours have a wonderful Holiday and a Merry Christmas..

Kenney Crew said...

I love that picture of you and your mom and am so glad to hear that she is alright. I agree with you...thank goodness for the miracle of modern medicine.

Katie said...

Tell your mom we are praying for her! I really loved being her visiting teacher. Your mom is a special person.