Today is our last day in Raleigh. Tomorrow, I'm driving Mom to a skilled nursing facility in Northern Virginia where she can be closer to friends and family. I'll post more information when we're ready to make it available.
A few ground rules for the blog:
- The blog is intended for friends and family of Eileen.
- You will need to be registered to comment or post.
- My brother Andy and I will be monitoring and posting to the blog, and will relay well wishes to mom posted here.
- We will also monitor email, sent to this blog or mom's private account. We may not respond, but we'll deliver messages to her.
- Mom's phones are forwarded to my cell phone. I'm screening calls.
- Please clear any visits with Andy or I before going to see Mom. She's weak and needs her rest.
- Cards, Flowers, Etc are great. Avoid food, her appetite isn't good.
- Please keep visits brief 20 minutes is about right. Mom loves seeing people, but it saps her strength quickly.
- For Estate matters please contact me (Trip), I have power of attorney and I'm executor for the estate.
- Andy and I are both empowered to make decisions with regard to Mom's medical conditions and quality of life.
5 comments:
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You've always been one tough cookie and we're sure you are taking this latest hurdle in stride. We're thinking of you and look forward to seeing you soon.
You already know this, but we had to add, you've got a couple wonderful guys taking care of you. Trip and Andy we're here if you need anything.
Take care, be strong and see you soon.
Jayanti, Kit and Erik
Eileen,
We miss you! Wish I was there to give you a real hug, but thesse will have to do OOXXOXOOOOOO!!
Guess what? NO SNOWFENCE!!!!
Yippee!!!!
Trip and Andy, could you guys post an address for us South Ot. guys to send stuff to. Thanks!!
Love and miss you,
Laura and kids
Dear Eileen:
You are such a strong person with tremendous faith. I know that The Lord is with you now as He always has been and will continue to be your strength.
I hope that I can come visit you when I am back in town; in the meantime, you and the boys are in my prayers and I am here for you all - just say the word.
Much love - Krystal
My dear Eileen,
You bring so much love and joy to so many people and make so many feel welcome with your warm heart and laughter. Thank you for all your support and encouragement during my own trials. I wouldn’t be the person I am today without your love and understanding and your believing in me. I’m confident you are in good hands -- Your sons wouldn’t have it any other way. You deserve to be proud of them. I think they must have gotten their strength and courage from you. I am here to help in any way you need.
When you reach the other side and are reunited with Mike, walk around a little bit so you can meet Patrick. He'll be the one saying to God, "pull my finger."
Charlene
Hey KIDDO....Oh Leenie..where do I start?? I must say that for the short time we have been blessed with your love and friendship, I will always cherish them. I am so glad we were able to meet your beloved sons and hope they will remain in contact with us...pretty damn special guys, too!
Your tie chair is sitting right beside me and has become a valuable asset to my life. Andy can think of you everyday when he looks at the table that you & the curmudgeon worked on....memories...no one can take them away from us....your snow ridden hill, the coffee shop and all the wonderful people you came in contact with, I am sure they feel the same way we do.
No one should have to endure what you are going through, but I have always thought that God would only give us what we could handle...does that make any sense??? But please know, my dear Leenie, you have a HUGE support team and we are here by just letting us know. You're one special "COOKIE"...Love ya lots and lots, Jo & Dave(aka the curmudgeon)
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