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If you've been reading my blog at all this year, you'll know all of the things that have happened in our family in the past ten months. Yesterday, Handsome ended up back in the hospital.
I'll know more today when I go to see him, but I'm thinking he'll be there at least through the weekend. This trip was unplanned. He woke up telling me he'd been ill overnight, and he was feeling sore. Same symptoms he's experienced before that resulted in a three week stay in Boston the first time; a week in the hospital after he first moved to the farmhouse; a surgery two years ago (which we thought would be a permanent solution); and now back in the hospital this weekend (apparently, it wasn't a permanent solution).
Can I cry "Uncle" and just move to 2021? I've really had enough of this year. We jokingly called it a "rebuilding year", with his knee replacement, hernia surgery, then, Covid-19, losing my Dad, and my two recent surgeries. It's not remotely funny anymore.
I'll spend part of the day with him, and then come home to take care of the dogs and me. I'm feeling a little overwhelmed right now. Any spare prayers or good thoughts you might have would be immensely appreciated. Thanks so much.
My thoughts are with you. I hope that Handsome recovers quickly from this setback. Do look after yourself since you need more time to heal both mentally and physically. This year has been difficult for us all, so I can sympathise with your wish to get past 2020.
ReplyDeleteDear Mandy:
DeleteThank you so much for your kind words. I'm sure I'm not alone in this sentiment. Prayers for you and yours as we all move toward the end of a difficult year.
xo
Donna
((((((HUGS))))))
ReplyDeleteMarilyn
Thanks, Marilyn.
DeleteRight back atcha, girlfriend.
xo
Donna
Hoping you receive good news when you see Handsome today. ...and to echo Mandy, take care of yourself too.
ReplyDeleteDear Mary:
DeleteThanks so much for your lovely note. Handsome is doing better today. They expect he can come home by Tuesday. I've decided to get lots of rest while he's recovering.
Big Hugs,
xo
Donna
Praying for your family.
ReplyDeleteDear Bonnie:
DeleteThank you so very much. I really appreciate that you left a note for me today.
xoxo
Donna
Donna, I'm so sorry to hear that things aren't going so well in your family. Yes, it's been a year from Hell for our family too. I'm wishing you and your Handsome well and sending prayers your way. Stay safe.
ReplyDeleteSissie
Dear Sissie:
DeleteI know I'm not alone in how difficult this year has been for all of us. Prayers to you and yours, and gratitude for your kind note for our family. Thanks so much for leaving an uplifting note for me to see. Take care, my friend.
xoxo
Donna
Prayers going out
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Deb.
DeleteYour prayers mean the world to us, and we're so grateful. I really appreciate your note.
Health and happiness to you and yours.
xo
Donna
Praying for the both of you. It has been a rough year for us too. Hope Handsome is better very soon.
ReplyDeleteDear Andrea:
DeleteLet's hold (virtual) hands as we all move toward 2021. Best wishes for health and a better end to this year for you and your family, too. Thanks for your note!
Big hugs, my dear.
xoxo
Donna
Sending thoughts your way Donna - prayers too.
ReplyDeleteThank you, MM:
DeleteYour kind words are deeply appreciated.
Big hugs,
xoxo
Donna
Were I closer in miles there would be warm blueberry scones and tea on the patio with you. Prayers are being lifted up.
ReplyDeleteDearest Charlene:
DeleteI believe you really would. Your note is received with as much affection. Your prayers are deeply appreciated. Thank you so much.
xoxo
Donna
Sending healing thoughts your way. It surely has been a year I would like to forget
ReplyDeleteDear Jo:
DeleteI know we're all having a difficult time this year. You'll be in my prayers, too. Thanks so much for your good thoughts. I'll be sure to pass them along to Handsome.
Blessings to you and yours,
xo
Donna
I may not comment very often, but I do read your blog regularly, and have said many prayers for you and your family this year and in years past. I can’t help but think there are others just like me doing the same thing.
ReplyDeleteDear Momto1:
DeleteYou have no idea how my heart was warmed by your comment today. I'm so grateful to see that you read my posts, and more, that you have said prayers for me and those I love. Your kind message means the world to me.
Blessings to you and yours.
xo
Donna
Oh No! Prayers for a speedy recovery. And Hugs for you. It's not much consolation, but be very very happy that you are able to visit him in the hospital. Our hospital did not allow any visitors when my DH was in earlier this year.
ReplyDeleteDear Sunny:
DeleteThanks so much for your kind words. He's finally back home and doing so much better. Thanks also for the surprise you mailed. I'll be sure to put everything to good use.
Sending big hugs!
xo
Donna
Dear Donna, I've read your blog for years now and love Tags Tuesdays, but I've never commented before. Sorry for that. Prayers for Handsome and you, I pray that healing will follow you both for the rest of the year and 2021 will be special and make up for this year. God bless Love Mandy xx
ReplyDeleteDear Mandy:
DeleteWhat a delightful surprise to read your comment today. I'm so gratified to think that you've been reading my posts for so long, and Tag loves that you read about his antics every week. No need to apologize! I hope you'll continue to write to me from time to time. All these years later, I've finally figured out (with a little help from my friends) how to leave a reply to comments!
Handsome is doing so much better. All the prayers really helped. I'm sure there's at least one more surgery in my future, which I hope will be yet this year, so I can start 2021 with a clean slate! Thank you so much for your prayers and good thoughts.
God Bless you, too, my dear.
xoxo
Donna, Handsome, and Tag, too! (We'll save Bella and Carly for another time. wink)