The Eclectic Company: Mom Update

* "Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon!"

* "Those who throw dirt only lose ground."

* "I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger."

* "The road to success is always under construction."

* "I fish, therefore I lie."

* "Dear Algebra, stop asking us to find your X, she's not coming back and I know Y."

* "Teamwork means never having to take all the blame."

* "I barely survived yesterday and now it's already today!"

* "Do you call Santa's helpers subordinate clauses?"

* "So, how many days DID it take to build Rome?"

* "Cancel my subscription, I'm tired of your issues."

* "Today is the tomorrow we worried about yesterday."

* "Don't sweat petty things . . . or pet sweaty things"

* "Two wrongs are only the beginning"

* "Worrying works. 90% of the things I worry about never happen."

* "I finally got my head together, and now my body is falling apart."

* "When I'm finally holding all the cards, why does everyone decide to play chess?"

* "Legend: A lie that has the dignity of age."

* "A diamond is forever: The payments are longer."

* "When in doubt, mumble: When in trouble, delegate: When in charge, ponder."

* "I don't have an attitude; I have a personality you can't handle."

* "When I want your opinion, I'll give it to you!"

* "It is better to understand a little than to misunderstand a lot."

* "An eye for an eye leaves the world blind."

* "Sports do not build character, they reveal it!"

* "Dust is a protective coating for fine furniture"

* "I'm in shape - round IS a shape."

* "Money talks, but all mine says is "good-bye."

* "If a pig loses its voice, is it disgruntled?"

* "Love is blind but marriage is a real eye-opener!"

* "A dog has an owner. A cat has a staff"

* "I'd like to have more self-esteem, but I don't deserve it!"

* "Red meat is not bad for you. Fuzzy green meat is."

* "Nothing is fool proof to a talented fool."

* "Bacteria - the back door of a cafeteria."

* "Nostalgia isn't what it used to be."

* "Stressed spelled backwards is desserts."

* "As I said before, I never repeat myself."

* "Corduroy pillows: they're making headlines!"

* "Young at heart, slightly older in other places."

* "(I'm) proof that evolution can go in reverse"

* "My reality check bounced"

* "If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn?"

* "I hate people who steal my ideas before I think of them."

* "I was uncool before uncool was cool."

* "Middle age: When your age starts to show around your middle"

* "Do not disturb, I'm already disturbed."

* "If an open door is ajar, is an open jar adoor?"

* "March Madness takes its toll. Please have exact change."

* "Telepath Wanted: You know where to apply!"

* "The information went data way"

* "I'm bilingual - I speak English and SMACK!"

* "Mental floss prevents moral decay."

* "Why use a big word when a diminutive one will do?"

* "Why is abbreviation such a long word?"

* "I can see clearly now, the brain is gone."

* "Every morning is the dawn of a new error"

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Quotes of Note

You're born a male but you have to CHOOSE to be a man" - Herm Edwards

"I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that" - Unknown

"They err who think Santa Clause comes down through the chimney; he really enters through the heart." - Mrs. Paul M. Ell

"Thankfully, our true roots are in heritage and not things. I just need to keep reminding myself that things are only reminders of heritage." - Keetha Broyles, June 21, 2010

"Tears lubricate the soul." - from "Finding Buck McHenry"

"Somehow you must come to understand that God is love, that love is the proof of God, and forgiveness is the proof of love." - The Priest in "Levi's Will" by W. Dale Cramer

"The truth about a man is in what he does, not what he says." - W. Dale Cramer in "Levi's Will"

"Fairy Tales are more than true; not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten." - G. K. Chesterton

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Sunday, August 17, 2008

Mom Update

I stopped by my parents house this evening and visited with dad. He is very weary - - - but wouldn't admit it on his own, of course.

Mom is pretty much sleeping around the clock now with very short periods of being awake interspersed here and there. She is comfortable and still for the most part.

The tissue deterioration continues to progress.

We're still praying that she will go quietly to sleep and wake up in heaven.

12 comments:

Leigh of Tales from Bloggeritaville said...: Beleive me, I understand.
When quality of life is zero, you begin to pray that the Lord carry them into HIs arms. We are at that point too.
My prayers are with you.; August 17, 2008 at 9:59 PM
Jay & Tammy Tropf said...: Praying for you all.....thanks for the update! Love you; August 17, 2008 at 10:06 PM
groovyoldlady said...: (((((Keetha))))); August 18, 2008 at 6:13 AM
Kim and Mike said...: Keetha, I am so sorry to hear about your mom! I'm just getting caught up on blog-reading. I will continue to keep you and your family in my prayers.; August 18, 2008 at 9:59 AM
Char said...: She obviously loves life and is reluctant to leave it. She won't let go until God calls.

It's always hard to wait for his timing. My mom released life in the middle of a thunderstorm. We considered it an appropriate fanfare for her entrance into heaven.; August 18, 2008 at 11:52 AM
~Molly~ said...: You all are in my prayers Keetha. I hope she is at peace soon.

Molly; August 18, 2008 at 3:32 PM
nancygrayce said...: Just praying for you all!; August 19, 2008 at 12:27 AM
grammy said...: Your poor dad. It has to be so hard and feel so helpless. Tell him how much we are thinking of him.; August 19, 2008 at 7:47 PM
Keetha said...: I can't imagine what this journey feels like for you. I'm thinking of you and praying for you.; August 20, 2008 at 8:57 AM
Keetha Broyles said...: The neighbor lady came in this afternoon and sat with mom while dad ran out to get a hair cut. That was his big "day out." He is really weary, though he won't ever utter one word of complaint.

I go by every day on my way home from school. He has all the "work" done, so I just visit with him.; August 20, 2008 at 6:39 PM
grammy said...: You know that means so much to him right now Keetha. Wish we were close by to give more support to everyone. Your Dad is such a giving person, he would be preparing lunch for us if he knew we were coming.; August 20, 2008 at 7:21 PM
Keetha Broyles said...: Yes he would - - - although he doesn't try to convince me to eat there right now. I'm glad, makes me feel more helpful if he isn't working for me while I'm there!!!!; August 20, 2008 at 7:50 PM