Update on us

kep

I have been out of the loop for a while now, but I wanted to thank you all for all of the kind words and warm wishes and helpful advice! ) I realized I haven't updated about what's going on.

Let's see ... last month was one of the hardest of my life. My Mom got very sick while she was here and was in the hospital for a week. That was a rough week, to put it mildly. When she came home (back to our house), she still couldn't really walk on her own, so we had a hospital bed set up in our living room and she had PT here until she went back to Tennessee (weekend before last). Helping her was one of the hardest but most rewarding things I have done. It was very challenging at times to constantly wrangle Kate (who hardly sits still) and to make sure Mom was taken care of at the same time--but we figured out a schedule and a rhythm and it worked out. Getting to her doctors' appointments was challenging, too, but I am so thankful for wonderful friends who watched Kate. It is so difficult to see your parents age and struggle with health issues. Mom is only 66. ( BUT ... we made it through and she is doing a lot better and was well enough to go home. Yay! We are so grateful, and I am so, so thankful to have had such a special time with my Mom. It really was a gift, even if it was hard at times.

In other family news, we are expecting Isaac home sometime next month. Hopefully sooner rather than later, but the timing is out of our hands. We have been very busy the last few days getting their rooms ready and figuring out what needs to be bought and done before he arrives. We are so excited! Thanks for the advice on the diapers--very helpful!

If you are still reading this, thanks! ) Have a great day!

UGAbride

I have been wondering how you are, and glad to hear things are going well after your mom's health issue!  SO happy to hear baby boy is coming home soon, I can't even imagine your excitement   Keep us posted!

seasidebride05

Sounds like your family has been through a lot.  Hugs to you and your mom--glad she is doing better.  Also sounds like life is about to get even busier with Isaac ready to make his way home--what happy, happy news!

Mrs.Guz

I've been keeping up with you on your blog. I'm sorry to hear your mom has been sick. It is so hard to see them age. But I'm so excited that you will get to meet your precious little boy soon! Such an exciting time!

MrsKLB

I'm glad that your mother was able to go back home and so excited that Isaac will be home with you soon!  I continue to pray that he makes a speedy and safe voyage to your arms!

Amy_729

I am sorry to hear that your mom was so sick while she was here in Atlanta. She is very blessed to having such a loving daughter who took good care of her while she was here. Glad to hear that she is doing better and made it home safely. I am so excited to hear that Isaac should be home next month! That is wonderful news, and I know you all must just be so excited and anxious for him to get here. Keep us updated!

julienandy

Its hard when your parents get sick dealing with their aging but I know your mom was so happy to have you and kate to take care of her.

Exciting stuff about Isaac!  See ya later.

myrall

What a roller coaster, Karen! I'm glad your mom has stabilized and is back home re-cooperating. I can't imagine how difficult it was for you.

And then Isaac getting to come home! What excitement! I've been reading your blog and I'm so stinkin' excited for you! What a lucky little boy. Lots of hugs and best wishes to y'all in this new transition.  

mrsd0907

I've been keeping up through FB and your blog. I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. I know it must have been so hard to see her go through that but I'm glad you and Tanna had the opportunity to care for her in the way she needed while she was with you. I can't wait to hear that Isaac is home!! Woohoo! Congrats again.

KT&John

Good to hear from you!

I'm sorry your Mom got so sick when she was here. You are a wonderful daughter for caring for her and nursing her back to health.

I am so excited for you guys to have your sweet boy in your arms!

amanda_holbird@hotmail.com

I'm so sorry to hear what your mom is going through.  I understand how you feel.  Eight years ago, my dad was very ill and I was helping my mom take care of him.  He was in and out of the hospital and we had to have additional care at home.  It's very hard seeing a parent go through so much.  I'll be praying for you.

I'm so excited about Isaac.  I can't wait to hear you announce that he is finally home.  I hope the time goes quickly for you.

mingaling2

How scary about your mom.  So glad she has improved, and I'm so happy Isaac is almost here!

dleigh2020

I am sorry to hear about your mom.

It is exciting to hear that Isaac will be with you very soon. Yay!

AugustaBride04

great news that your mom is doing much better now,  so excited for Issac to join you soon!!

Melliebugs

So happy to hear from you.  I am sorry about your mom's health.  I too took care of my mom and as challenging as it was I will never forget how rewarding it was.  So happy she was healthy enough to go home.  It is horrible to be sick and not in your owb comfy home.  I am sure she was happy to have you there to help her. 

YAY for baby!  I bet Kate is so excited with all the happenings!  She will be a great big sister to Isaac!  I can't wait to meet him!  Take care and rest up you are gonna be busy!

ally-cat

You sure have had a lot on your plate, but I am so happy your mother is doing much better!  So excited for your growing family! : )

care99

Hi Karen, I have been thinking about you and wondering how you were doing.  I'm sorry that your mom has been sick -I'm sure she was very grateful for all the time with you and help you gave her.  I'm glad she is doing better.  Yay for Issac coming home-how exciting!!!!

Louise06

I hope that your mother continues to recover. You are such a wonderful daughter for taking such great care of her! You must be so excited for little Issac's arrival. I hope you get to hold him in your arms very, very soon! He is such a lucky little boy and I am sure Kate will adore him.