This week has held its fair share of despair. Since it is St. Patrick's Day, I thought I would use a few Irish proverbs in this blog.
Early in the week, Tina got a call from Dr. Melanson's office. She was told that she doesn't qualify to have the Radicava treatment. Her forced vital capacity was too low. She needed 80.
Our responses were wanting to scream, cry and yell, "It's not fair." This time I will use Tina's proverbs. Her response was, "all things work together..." and "everything will be okay."
Carol's long time side kick passed away this week. Sadie was a sweet girl who lived 13 happy years. She was a faithful pup who liked to follow Carol around her huge garden or spend time at the ocean shore.
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"However long the day, the evening will come."
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May God give you, for every storm, a rainbow,
For every tear, a smile,
For every care, a promise,
And a blessing in each trial.
For every problem life sends, A faithful friend to share,
For every sign, a sweet song,
And an answer for each prayer.
The weather is getting nicer and so our spirits should get lighter. Tina was able to sit out by "her fire" this week and today she didn't even need a fire because it was so beautiful in Ontario.
May you always have
Walls for the winds,
A roof for the rain,
Tea beside the fire,
Laughter to cheer you,
Those you love near you,
And all your heart might desire!
The occupational therapist was able to order a transport wheel chair for Tina. This chair has little wheels in the back instead of large ones. This wheel chair is much lighter than the regular ones so with the weather getting nicer, Tina will be able to get out more with it.
Emma, my granddaughter, has been with Tina all week and has been jumping in on our video chats in the morning. She has been trying to help with lots of little things and has helped Nana with some baking (and eating!)
In our video chats, we share, we cry, we tell our frustrations and our happy times. One of the great things is to be able to see some family that we wouldn't normally be able to. This week we were able to have four generations in the chat.
This picture is priceless to me...Carol's oldest son, James with me at the top right and at the bottom, Mom with my granddaughter, Emma. Here we are in 3 different provinces, 4 generations using technology to have a mini family reunion.
In all the world you will never find another race of people
blessed with as much love, laughter and
pride as the Irish.
We are a race that loves deeply,
our family, our friends and our country.
We have always found humour in every situation,
it is what kept our spirits strong.
Our pride is beyond measure, in our race,
in our homeland and in our roots.
WE ARE THE IRISH.
This week Pastor Herb dropped in to visit Tina. He wanted to know what the church could do to help. Tina shared this blog link with him and mentioned the meal train link:
The men are willing to help in whatever way that is needed. Our army keeps growing....or is it that our family is.
Irish Family Blessing
May love and laughter light your days and warm your heart and home.
May Good and faithful friends be yours, wherever you may roam.
May peace and plenty bless your world with joy that long endures.
May all life's passing seasons bring the best to you and yours!
We have 3 new followers for this blog. Thanks Scott (old friend) and Brenda (who knows too well about ALS) and 345cipa? I'm not sure who the last follower is but I like the red light profile. We would like to use that light to put a stop to this ALS.
Our Irish blood is strong and today we ARE STEELE Standing!
Thanks for standing with us!
And a happy birthday to our own family leprechaun....Tina's oldest boy!
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| Happy 33rd Birthday Anthony! |
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