This morning as I lay in the warm and cozy bed still sleeping, my cell phone rang. It was a phone number I didn't recognize. Since I've been receiving plenty of important phone calls from new numbers, I didn't hesitate to answer.
Hello?
Hello, is this Karen?
Yes...
Hi, this is Mary from the hospital. Your mother wanted me to call you so she could talk to you.
Oh- ok!
I heard my mother's voice, stronger than it's been:
Hi baby
Hello!
You need to bring Isabella to come see me. Tell Daddy to bring Isabella. And tell Leah to bring me some apple stuff from Cracker Barrel. Also, tell your Uncle to bring the kids so I can see my nieces and nephew.
Ok
As soon as we hung up, I realized that was the first time I had spoken with my mother over the phone since the day before she got sick. My mom likes to keep in touch with me (and all her relatives!) by phone... I should have known this illness wouldn't keep her from being who she's always been, back to making her morning phone calls (even if she had to improvise a little).
-Karen
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13 years ago
God does not cease to amaze me! The strides my sister-in-law has made are just unbelievable but with God's grace nothing is impossible. We'll see you this week-end and hopefully she's talk my ear off! Elva Ybarra
ReplyDeleteDear Father, Thank you for Delia and Esy and there example of faith and trust in you. Hearing the story about Delia and Esy's trust in you is a blessing to me. I know that you are the great healer and I ask that you guard over Delia and if it is your will that she will not have any more complications from her illness. Father confort the family and I ask that you give them an extra measure of your blessings.
ReplyDeleteIn Jesus' name, Amen.
I am thrilled that Dee is continuing to improve! We used to live down the street from her and Van a long time ago. I've been following her progress since I learned about it on Christmas day.
ReplyDeleteDee...keep on being hte fighter we all know you are!
Stacy and Tommy