Family First!

Dorothy

Good Morning, Quilters!

I am taking some time off from blogging to care for my Mom.

While you will not receive any emails from me, The Inbox Jaunt will still be “open”.  All of the tutorials and posts will be available.   Look for us to return in early September.

Please keep Dorothy in your thoughts and prayers as you quilt.  I know she will feel your warmth!

Lori

Quilt the Rose and Dot Block named after Dorothy and her mom, Rose.

 

 

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139 responses to “Family First!”

  1. I helped care for my husband’s mother two years ago during her final journey and it was a wonderful as well as sad journey as it brought us all closer together sharing memories and sweet times. You will never regret putting the daily chores aside to spend this time with her. Sending love and prayers of healing and comfort to your mother and you.

  2. Mothers – such a small word for someone who means so much. Don’t worry about your readers – we’ll be just fine. Take care of your Mom and yourself and we’ll still be here when you’ve done that. Just be sure to take care of yourself too – illnesses often take more of a toll on the caregivers than the sick person. Our prayers will be with you all the way. It’s the least we can do for you since you have given us so much.

  3. I quit my job as an RN to care for my mom who had cancer. Then a year later I did the same for my dad who had congestive heart failure. A bittersweet time in both cases and I wouldn’t trade that precious time for anything. You will be sad but your heart will be blessed in ways that you may not realize for a while. When my parents were gone, I changed directions in nursing and became a Hospice nurse. Praying for you and your mom and family….Lynne

  5. Take good care of YOU as you care for your mom! Sending loads of love and prayers to you all….

  7. I echo all sentiments everyone have said. The most precious gift you are giving. Prayers and love to you and your family.

  11. I echo the well wishes above. Love, prayers and peace to you and your family

  12. Will pray for all of you, I think the “bittersweet” mentioned previously is such an apt work for this time. Blessings

  17. You are a good daughter and you will cherish this time you will have with her. I will keep her in my thoughts and send warm wishes as I quilt.

  18. Dear Lori,

    I have been where you are now and know how painful and heartbreaking it can be. I was also ill at the same time which made it the most difficult experience of my life.
    But it is often an opportunity to give and receive much love and understanding. I don’t pretend to know why God gives us these challenges but I do know He walks side by side with us as we go through the journey. May He bless you with strength, compassion, comfort and the support of your family as you go on yours.
    I know our Loving Lord has and will have His arms around you every minute of every day.
    I wish you all the best.
    Above All, Love

  20. There is nothing like old black and white pictures to evoke that wonderful earlier time. I have a B&W photo of my Mom on her wedding day, in a suit, as it was wartime. I thought of that photo immediately when I saw the one of your Mom. Dorothy was a beauty, and her beauty still shines. Thanks for sharing the photo. Wishing her back on her feet soon, and with you in charge how could it be otherwise. Please give her a hug and a cuddle from me.

  22. Lori, your mom is stunning!

    A lot of people these days won’t do what you are doing – they shuffle their elders to a nursing home and forget them, or just leave one lone person to take everything on themselves. I admire you for caring for your mother, and I know she appreciates it – I can tell by the way she raised her daughter. 🙂

    While you are caring for her, make sure to take care of you, too. Being a caregiver can take more out of you than any other thing we do for our loved ones. If you don’t care for you, you won’t be as well-equipped to care for your mom. I have been a care-giver three times now; it is so easy to just keep going without a break, until the break forces itself on you. I hope you will have some help. Even if you have just an hour off a day, you will benefit from it and so will your mom. God bless you and your mom..

  24. Prayers of love and support for you and mom. You will not regret taking the time off for her.

  25. Lori – as others have said, take care of yourself when you are taking care of your Mom. Care taking is hard work and you need to take time for you at the same time. Prayers coming your way during this difficult time. You will never regret it. I hope you both will have a blessed time together.

  26. Although I’ll miss you, I’m glad to know your mom will be in your loving hands. Sending positive energy and love to you, your mom and all your family!

  28. Dear Lori… I’m keeping your lovely mother Dorothy and you in my prayers. I too have been through caring for parents, plus my husband has been in cancer treatment for 14 years. If you need help, please don’t hesitate to call out to us on your blog. Perhaps we can help you though our experiences.

    Best Health Blessings… Gail Mansfield

  29. Ditto to everyone’s kind thoughts! We will patiently await your return. Until then, sending good thoughts, prayers and hugs.

  30. I wish you both well. This is a special time and you won’t regret taking the time to do this.

  31. So glad your mom was able to be at Deirdre’s wedding…happy times. Wishing you
    strength & love…I’ve been down that road too.

  33. My thoughts and prayers will be with your mother, you, and the extended family.

  35. Your Mom looks like a picture I have of my Mom and her name was Dorothy. I too quilt my job to be with her. I asked her if there was anything that she needed to tell me or anything she wanted to do. She asked me to say the Rosary with her. I’m not Catholic but my cousin taught it to me when I was about 7 and never forgot it. So I dug into her drawer and found two, one for her hands and one in mine. I started out and was so surprised that she was praying with me – in POLISH. This still brings tears to my eyes as she died the very next day. Just stay close.

  39. Always keeping Dorothy and family in my daily prayers. Met her when I moved back from CA at No. Riverside, always so sweet.

  40. MY thoughts and prayers are with your mom, you and your family.
    Don’t worry about us-we’ll miss you, but will be with you in spirit!

  42. Yes Mrs Lori, take care of your mom. I lost mine on Jan 7th of this year. She was 96 yrs old. I miss her so much. She worked as a seamstress in the factory’s in New York for many years. Her machine was a metal singer machine that you could hear in all the house. What power! I loved to see her sew. She had to bring clothes home to sew from the factory. It was tough times, but I had great memories. Good luck and may the Lord add many years of healthy years to your mom and you.

  43. Praying for you and your mom. Being a caregiver is tough work — be sure to take care of yourself. I’m sure your mom is thankful in many ways for the blessing you are to her!

  45. May the Lord give you peace and strength during this time. I pray his glory surrounds all of you. I lost my Mom 4 years ago and her name was Dorothy but known to most as Dottie. I still miss her very very much. She accepted Christ into her heart with me during that time. How precious that was. Sweet tender love at moments like these. Will be thinking of all of you and praying too. Take care and God Bless to you all….Many hugs….Claudia

  46. Your priorities are so right . God bless both you and your mom as you spend these days together. My mom passed thirteen years ago and I still think of her and miss her everyday. Mothers are the most precious people .

  48. Keeping you all in my thoughts. These are not easy times, and I wish you much peace and comfort.

  50. Thinking of you and your mom. Take some time to do for yourself as well. Love the photo, you look so much like your mom. God Bless.

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