A long flight back home

As I sit in my seat high above the clouds, I find myself feeling an overwhelming amount of comfort.  Is it because I am closer to God up here among all the white stuff outside my window?  Is it because he knows I need him?  Is it because I am reaching for his hand?  Maybe all of the above or none of the above, but regardless, I am extremely grateful to know that he is right here holding me close in my time of need. 

It seems I need him all the time for many reasons, but today the reason is the very person that God chose to be my mother.  I fight back tears as I type.  Mom fell and broke her hip yesterday.  She called about 1pm, but I was with friends on the patio and didn’t hear my phone.  Again, she called late afternoon.  As I said hello, the first thing she said was:  “I’m in bad shape.  I can’t move.”  As the story progresses through my multiple questions, “did you call 911,” “did you call dad,” “where are you?”  I realize, yes, she is definitely in bad shape.   No, they didn’t call 911, but yes dad was right there. 

It didn’t take me long to realize she had broken her hip (yes, all the way in Nebraska, so just call me, Dr. Donna!), but convincing her and dad was not happening.  In fact, they were adamant and stayed home all night in the living room as mom couldn’t stand to get upstairs.  By morning, dad called the ambulance service, who helped get mom in the car to get to the hospital.  Around noon, confirmation came.  A broken hip.

Mom is scheduled for surgery tomorrow morning, and I am on a flight as we speak to be there with her prior to surgery.  I try my hardest to remember to praise God daily for the many blessing he has bestowed upon me and my family, one being my mother.  I am thankful to have shared so many good times (and some not so good) with her, and I am asking him to give me many more.  Ask and ye shall receive, right? 

Specific prayer requests: 

Pain free through out the night for mom.

Good nights rest for the surgeon and steady hands for him tomorrow.

Peace and comfort for both mom and dad and my sister who is out of town for a girls weekend and Brian who is on his mancation.  I hope they are able to enjoy their time despite their worry.

Safe travels for all.

I will post updates as they come!