Tuesday, March 1, 2011

A Twin Bed

Engagement Photo

We had a hospital bed delivered today.  It's really helpful, it elevates up and down and you can raise the head or feet.  As Mom is more and more dehydrated her body is retaining water, and her legs and feet are very swollen.  Being able to put her feet up will help with the swelling.

The only downside thus far is that it's a twin bed, room for only one...

Wedding December 27,1969
I imagine you could count on one hand the number of times Mom and Dad have slept apart.  Dad never had to travel for work, and pretty much where Dad went, Mom went.  This is the first in a long line of things that Dad will have to get "used to" doing alone.  After 41 years of marriage how do you get "used to" doing anything alone?  How do you say goodbye to the other half of yourself?  Mom and Dad have a deep love for each other.  More deep than I realize I believe.  There was never any question that Mom and Dad were a united front, never even a question of divorce.  There is loyalty there, there is security in their union.  There is a wonderful devotion and example of what a marriage should be, truly fulfilling their vows to each other "till death do us part"


My heart aches for my Father.  As hard as it is for Jerry and I to lose our Mother, it's immensely worse for my Dad.  Please remember him especially in your prayers.

1 comment:

  1. Hi Deb;
    I read your blog every day, even though it makes me cry. I cannot comprehend what you are going through as I have never lost anyone close to me. What a comfort you are to your parents. I admire your strength and that of your mom and dad. I've spent a long time looking at the pictures you've posted. In this latest blog I was looking at the wedding picture.Even though it is taken at some distance you can still see your mom's huge smile. I can see where you get your beautiful looks from (sorry Jerry :))
    We think of you and your family every day. Please let your mom and dad know that we say prayers every day, for all of you.
    Love Pauline

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