Missing everyone

I am so sorry that I have been away from the boards for some time.. randomly I try to pop in and check out the messages.. but life has been keeping me away.  A very close friend of mine (nothing less than a mother to me) has been very ill.  She was the day care provider that helped me raise my children when they were very young, even kept my youngest for me when he was a baby while I worked 2 sometimes 3 jobs to support my family.  She means the world to me, so I have been staying at her place 4 night a week caring for her and during the day 7 days a week.. so needless to say I have been very very busy.  The Cancer she has is taken full effect on her and she is now nothing like the woman she was just a month ago.  They say any day now.. and this is not going well with my heart.. .  SO as I continue to deal with Life's downs please keep me in your thoughts and prayers and know that I miss you all.   (((HUGS)))

((((((((((((MARY LOUISE)))))))))))))))))) I am really this special person to you is slowly dwindling away. It is really hard to watch someone who you love go through this. I feel for you.

You both are caring,giving people with a lot of love in your heart for each other and everyone around you. I will keep you in my prayers and your friend.  

Thank you Janine for your kind words.. and prayers.. that means a lot to me.. (((HUGS)))

Sorry to hear you are having to go through this. It is so hard to watch someone you love dwindle. My thoughts and prayers going out to you all. Sue

Thanks Sue for the prayers and thoughts.. It means a lot.. (((HUGS)))

Thanks for dropping in.  The OH boards are like grandparents.  Our eyes brighten up when the grandkids come to visit.  We know they'll be here for only a short time...then out into the world doing what they need to do.  They're going out and discovering the world...where ever it takes them.  Yet, for a short time, they brighten our day.  We'll be here when you pop back in.  Pace yourself with your friend and watch for signs of burn out.  Praying for you.  Brian

Thank you Brian for that.. needed to hear that..  Thank you for the prayers as well.. (((HUGS)))

I'm sorry your friend is battling cancer.  I'm sure you are a great comfort to her. Remember the good times with her while you can. I'll be thinking good, energizing thoughts for you. ---jan---

Thank you Jan.. oh yes I am holding on to all the great times we shared.. and I know that this goodbye is not forever.. we will see one another again in heaven.. (((HUGS)))

Hey Marylouise...I was just playing hookie from work for a bit and thought I would jump in here and see what was up since I havent been around in so long myself. I am so sad to hear about what is happening with you and your friend right now. There is really nothing worse than that helpless feeling when your loved one is so ill. We went through that with my Grandma just over a year ago and it was the hardest thing I have ever done. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you as well as her and I am not far any time you want to chat, vent, cry or whatever!  Stay strong and remember to get rest, you want to stay healthy both mentally and physically right now...don't forget about yourself.  Much love!