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!
