We have to take the time out to breathe. We put our thoughts up on facebook. People can read if they want or they can choose to not too. either is ok. We welcome comments and we understand when there aren't any. This is a raw thing to live through and everyone has those raw moments in their lives. This is how we are handling it. It might seem silly at times, it might be gut wrenching, it might be we want to share the spirituality of it all. But it helps both my sister and I to be able to put our thoughts down and 'out there'. and I'll bet a lot of folks didn't even know we had a theological or a philosophical bone in our bodies.
Vonda Tedford Keon
Vonda Tedford Keon
Mom has had trouble
regulating her body temp. We are constantly tucking multiple blankets on her.
Lisa brought her a soft electric tonight. Mom is all snuggled in it and resting
now.
Tonight I ask for all
of my praying friends to please remember my family especially my grandmother my
mother Lisa
Tedford Norwood and my auntVonda Tedford Keon as they are the primary care givers for
my sweet dear little angel of a grandmother that they are all surrounded with
gods grace and loveing arms as this journey keeps on going and doesn't seem to
get any better but worse for us all and especially for God's loving arms to be
wrapped around my grandmother and each and everyone of us for we don't know how
much longer we have with the precious little lady that I'm able to call my
grandmother I ask for strength for each one of my family members peace and
comfort also for each of us and for her also we just have to remember that God
can get us through it all
September
19 at 10:08am · I don't praise my brother in law, Jon Norwood
( Lisa Tedford
Norwood) very often. Being nice to each other would ruin our
reputations! LOL. But I've got to give him some kudos today. Lisa called him
and asked him to look for a super small electric blanket for Mom. He found one
that is as soft as butter and the perfect size. She snuggled up under that
thing last night and had the best and most restful sleep she has had in a long
time. She woke up this morning feeling good. I heard that sweet little voice
saying "Good morning Vonda. I slept so good. Can I have some coffee."
ya done good brother.
Tonight is my night to
stay at home while my sister and I swap out for the weekend. Mom had a great
visit with one of our dear long time friends from our Tupelo days. Sue Shaw-Smith came and brought Mom a big box of
chocolates and they reminisced about when the kids were little and how 'sassy'
one particular little short blonde child was(not calling any names but she
recently got married). Mom was in a lot of pain but she laughed and laughed as
she and Sue caught up on things. She later said she really appreciated the
visit from Sue and the effort it took for her to drive all the way here especially
since Sue didn't feel too spiffy herself. We love you SSS.
Lord have mercy, I'm
having withdrawals from spending the nights with Mama! I might just have to go
down and make my sister share that couch!
Oh sweet Jesus! There
is no sugar in this house! That is going to be an apocalyptic event if I don't
get some quickly!
·
Erin Keon We've got packets
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Vonda Tedford Keon At mom's
·
Erin Keon Oh.
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Erin Keon You aren't home?
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Vonda Tedford Keon I just came in an got a little. That's
why the dog bArked
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Erin Keon Oh, good. I got worried.
·
Lisa
Tedford Norwood Haha. Forgot to
tell you.
·
Vonda Tedford Keon Went through withdrawal in my coffee.
·
Lisa
Tedford Norwood I had those
packets of natural sweetener .
·
Vonda Tedford Keon Noooo. Sugar. Must have suuuuuugaaaaaar
Mom just asked me why
she keeps trying to use her left hand all the time when she has always been a
"righty". I've noticed that she has been trying to use the left hand
more since this all began. One tumor is in the right side of her brain and the
right side controls the left side of the body (Confusing isn't it) . There is a
power struggle going on in her noggin!
Wonder if there are
classes or tips on how to lift a person . When you already have bulging disks
and spinal stenosis like I do. It's a killer. Vonda Tedford Keon and I are both in pain. Help !!! There
has to be a technique we can
Use to make it better. Any suggestions ????
Mom had a pretty rough day.
The roles my sister Lisa
Tedford Norwood and I have to play is trying. We wear so many hats, nutritionist,
chef, housekeeper, CNA, pharmacist, physical therapist, waitress, receptionist,
soda jerk, personal shopper.... then there are times we have to run
interference and maybe bouncer when we see her getting tired. The men in the
family have taken on the roles of groundskeepers, Mr. Fixit, shoulder to cry
on....the grand-daughters roles are go-fers and sitters and emotional boosters
and givers of hugs. The one thing all of us do is pray for Mom and each other. We
don't know what lies around the corner or what tomorrow will bring. We do know
that each day, hour, moment with Mom is precious whether its spent talking with
her on the phone, or brushing her little velcro hair, making her brownies or
milkshakes or a gourmet meal, or catching a few zzzz's on the couch beside her
while she is sleeping fitfully in her recliner. I thank the Lord for her time
on this earth and the love and wisdom she has shown us. She is a precious
jewel.Use to make it better. Any suggestions ????
My sister was born
first but I'm the oldest. Ha. Had to put my car in the shop this morning and my
crazy red headed sister in her 2005 mustang gives me a ride back to moms. So
get this visual. Both of us are wearing back braces from having to
Lift mom. So I open the door. Oh God do you know how far down those bucket seats sit on the ground. So I slide down , shut the door and Red gives me the ride of my life. Windows rolled down , Elvis up loud , lol missed a gear and off we went. I'm
So short all you could see was my white hair and eyeballs. Big eyeballs !! She was flying. I told her she was gonna get a ticket. Hmmmp she says , I drive like my daddy. She took moms driveway on 2 wheels then slid that thing between those 2 poles . I covered my eyes a screamed. OMG we laughed till we about peed. 2 old women in Back braces trying to hang on to our youth. Woohoo let's go again Nonnie !!!!!!
Lift mom. So I open the door. Oh God do you know how far down those bucket seats sit on the ground. So I slide down , shut the door and Red gives me the ride of my life. Windows rolled down , Elvis up loud , lol missed a gear and off we went. I'm
So short all you could see was my white hair and eyeballs. Big eyeballs !! She was flying. I told her she was gonna get a ticket. Hmmmp she says , I drive like my daddy. She took moms driveway on 2 wheels then slid that thing between those 2 poles . I covered my eyes a screamed. OMG we laughed till we about peed. 2 old women in Back braces trying to hang on to our youth. Woohoo let's go again Nonnie !!!!!!
come along for the ride Sissie! I promise it will be something you will never forget! Don't forget the Depends and the back brace!
Yes I WAS born first
but my sister has always been the more 'sensible' cautious one. What can I say.
I am my father's child.
I'm not the same
person I was a year ago , I'm not even the same person I was a day ago. Neither
is my sweet mom . Reversing the role of care taking between a parent and a
child is a life changing thing. Rewarding at times but painful at most. This is
one of those days when the way you're mom has been all your life will never be
again. But my sister and I have chosen to embrace what we have today and let go
of what we can't change . Life is like a vapor .........
If anybody is going by
Kroger I need some Blu Bell strawberry Ice cream and bryers peach ice cream.
About the only thing left mom will drink are these milkshakes. You'd be an
angel If you would pick me some up. Mom
Would be happy . Please let me know. If you can.
Would be happy . Please let me know. If you can.
13 hrs ·
TBT. This is what Love
looked like in 1951. !!!!!!
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