Today a great step towards my moms recovery happened! They took her off the medication that was keeping her sedated so she is now more aware then she was before! If all continues to go well she will hopefully stay off it until her next surgery. She has had a slight fever since Friday but is nothing that the doctors are worried about at the moment. They say that it is very normal for it to happen. A very sweet nurse copied a poem for us and hung it in my moms room, we would like to share it with you.
A Bend in the Road
When we feel we have nothing left to give
And we are sure that the "song has ended"--
When our day seems over and the shadows fall
And the darkness of night has descended.
Where can we go to find the strength
To valiantly keep on trying,
Where can we find the hand that will dry
The tears that the heart is crying--
There's but one place to go and that is to God
And, dropping all pretense and pride,
We can pour out our problems without restraint
And gain strength with Him at our side--
And together we stand at life's crossroads
And view what we think is the end,
But God has a much bigger vision
And He tells us it's only a bend--
For the road goes on and is smoother,
And the "pause in the song" is a "rest",
And the part that's unsung and unfinished
Is the sweetest and richest and best--
So rest and relax and grow stronger,
Let go and let God share your load,
Your work is not finished or ended,
You've just come to "a bend in the road".
~ Helen Steiner Rice ~
Your prayers are defiantly working! Thank you all so much, God Bless.
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Hi everybody first of all, we just want to thank you for your support in this difficult time. There has been an incredible out pour of help, prayers and food! Knowing that you are good friends of Maureen, we wanted you to be updated as much as possible. We will post when we have news. Please free to post comments or well wishes. Just a side note, this is a very secure site and anything that you post can only be viewed by those who were invited to this blog. Here is what has happened thus far.
Contacts
Family: dennis.martin@rreef.com
Contact Maureen: moc1102@gmail.com
Thank you for everything that you have done!!
Thank you for everything that you have done!!
15 comments:
Great news Jenn! It will be so wonderful to connect with her more and more over the coming days. We are always thinking of you.
Alyson
Jenn,
Your family is truly amazing and blessed with love and compassion. It is so wonderful to see how people from every part of your life have rallied together to share their thoughts and prayers for your mother's healing.
I, too, have been thinking of you and your family. You are all so brave to face this challenge with such optimism, including your mother. You continue to be in my thoughts.
Mrs. (Betstadt) Sher
Jenn....your Mom is in our constant thoughts and prayers....every night and each new day. Please tell her that we love her dearly. Keep the faith. You are a remarkable daughter. Give your Dad, Ava and Liam a hug. All Good Things...
Monica and Clan
Jenn,
Our family was at 11:00 mass today at OLMC and were comforted to see you there. Know that we continue to pray for Mom every day and are so thrilled to hear of her progress.
Much love,
Roseanne & Bob Ebert
Dear Jenn,
I think that that poem truly explains what your family has been going through. I'm so glad to hear that your mom is no longer sedated.
God Bless Mrs. Martin,
Lizzie G
Hi Jen and Martin family,
I am so glad to hear that your mom is doing better.
Every day that those "bends in the road" seem to straighten a bit, you know that God is listening to the prayers from so many. Jen, you are an amazing girl, with such strength and wisdom. Don't hesitate to come see me during the day if you need anything or just to take a break.
Love, Mrs. Grasso
Hi Jenn and Family,
Your family has been in my family's prayers quite a bit since I heard about your mom's accident. Your mom is truly blessed to have you as her daughter - our family will continue to pray for her continued recovery. If you ever need anything, I'm here for you. Love, Ms. Feit :)
YIPPEEE!!! Great news! Maureen is such a fighter and she brings new meaning to the words "strength," "faith,"hope," and "perseverence." I know that Dennis, Liam, Ava, Jenn and all her friends and family are giving Maureen the will to fight. Keep up the good work :-)
Melissa
Great news Jenn,and thankyou so much for sharing the poem,i'm sure it has given you and your family much strength at this time.We hope your mum continues to improve and wish her all the best for her surgery tomorrow.
Best wishes
Paula,Tom,Brady and Lewis O'Connor.
Jennifer,
Your Mom is in my prayers and I love the poem.
Best Wishes,
Monica Donoghue
Dear Jennifer, thank you so much for this post, and all of the previous ones. Your Frontain cousins are praying for your mom and all of you guys - you are constantly in our thoughts. This blog allows us to experience your mom's recovery journey with you and is priceless.
Love,
Elaine
Jenn- this poem was a great idea to put on the blog. you are doing such a great job with it. we will probably be back to your house on friday!! maybe we can see the hannah montanna movie this time... haha ava asked me to see it wiith her! keep up the good work.
have fun at "arts and crafts" tomorrow
xoxo love you
jillian
Jenn- thanks for sharing the remarkable and encouraging news of your mom's progress. Her strenghth, and yours, is awe inspiring. We continue to pray for her recovery. She's going to burst with pride at the grace you've displayed and shared during these difficult times. xx mrs. naylor
Great news! Your mom and your entire family are always in our thoughts and prayers everyday.
Megan, Bill and Ryan Le Blanc
We are so uplifted by your messages, Jennifer and wish your mom well with today's surgery. As always you are all in our thoughts ...
Love,
the Schnures
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