Monday, July 21, 2025

"hungry heart"

First things first: My mom is out of the ICU! She was even up for a FaceTime this morning. I'm not sure what her recovery looks like, but I'm so glad we can begin it. 

Big A is still not OK. I'm beginning to feel a bit worried because we're no closer to answers than we were when it started. He's scheduled for a few days off, and I hope he manages to shake it off.

Okay. Confession time: I used to come here to jabber journal-style to myself, but now I know so many lovely people here--I didn't want to keep posting bad news day and after day and stressing people out. So I wrote my little notes to myself, but didn't hit publish until today. I hope that's ok. Also, I'm so behind on reading everyone's posts and responding to comments... I'll get on that... tomorrow...

As it is, so many of you reached out to check in on me. Thank you. Even Engie who's had such a shitty stressful month and is finally on vacation with her bestie! I straight out refused to give her any sad updates.

Pic: If you squint, one of my strawberries looks heart-shaped!

6 comments:

J said...

I’ve been worried, so really glad that you were just holding back. Hang in there, so many of us are sending you love and light, and even more to your Big A and Amma. <3

Nicole said...

I have been thinking about you all week - great news about your mom, but oof, Aaron is still sick. Is he in hospital?

Nance said...

My thoughts have been with you. It's awful when your inner strength is called upon so relentlessly. Thank goodness you could see and speak with your mother; that must have been such a relief.

StephLove said...

I'm glad your mom's out of the ICU. Sending healing thoughts to her and to A.

Cute berry.

Jenny said...

Yes, I was very worried when you didn't post anything for several days. VERY glad to hear your mom is doing better. That's still worrisome about Big A, but the big news is that your mom is out of ICU (she's probably a bit more fragile than Big A). Continuing to think about you and sending healing vibes your way! Thanks for the update.

Jeanie said...

I tell this to everyone who usually posts daily, then can't. You own the blog, it doesn't own you. Post when you can. We'll be there no matter what. But this is very good news about your mom. That facetime had to be so special. Sending healing thoughts to Big A. It reminds me too much of Rick's experience and I know how stressful and scary it is not knowing.

"hungry heart"

First things first: My mom is out of the ICU! She was even up for a FaceTime this morning. I'm not sure what her recovery looks like, bu...