A Very Different Christmas

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susie53	A Very Different Christmas		Lead	[-]
Posts: 2721 12/17/08 12:40:59	Tags : None My Mom was diagnosed last Dec with uterine cancer . This past Oct she really started to fail . We just know this will be her last Christmas , as much as Joe and I are trying to make it a good one for her it is really difficult to be cheerful . Mom can no longer walk , when Joe is home we get her out in her wheelchair but unfortunately I am too nervous to do it myself . We have no ramp and even tho we only have one step I am too nervous to get her down by myself . She so loves going out for fresh air . I need to get a ramp but just cannot seem to find the time to get out , cannot leave Mom alone so it is really difficult. Will have to try to order one online but even computer time is limited , just want to spend the time with Mom Also our daughter Jen moved to England in Nov , it is a work related move . She is very happy of that I am glad , but it will be the first Christmas we have not been together . Since she just started her job there is no way she can make it home . Joe and I are all Mom has so we cannot fly over to England to be with Jen Sorry to be so down in such a usually happy season but it is really , really rough this year to find any Christmas spirit. Thanks to all my AC1 friends for listening . Know I have not been on the board much but I know my AC1 buddies will say some prayers that Mom does not suffer and that I have the inner strength to help her and cope with Jen being away from home Thanks to all for listening . Virginia
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I Am Nancy		#1	[url]	[-]
Posts: 3715 12/17/08 16:48:32	Virginia I am glad you and Joe are able to make this Christmas special for your Mom... and even though its sad not to be with Jen this year, you are doing a wonderful thing for your Mom. I do pray everything works out for you and your family and you find joy knowing you are bringing joy to your Mom.
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Maddie02		#2	[url]	[-]
Posts: 3092 12/17/08 19:26:51 Moderator	Virginia I will keep you, and your Mom in my prayers. While you'll miss your daughter very much you will be making this time very special for your Mom . We are always here for each other. To make the most of life ; make the most of today.
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bruce from nj		#3	[url]	[-]
Posts: 5819 12/17/08 20:51:30 AC1 Mayor Moderator	Virginia, At a time when it seems the rest of the world is preparing to celebrate, it must surely be difficult to be separated from your loved one and yet to be there constantly for another loved one. Please remember that we are all there with you this coming Christmas and will have you and your family in our prayers. Bruce and Jill
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NandJfrmNJ		#4	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1392 12/18/08 11:49:59	Virginia, I'm so sorry to hear that your mom is failing so fast. I'm sure this will be my mom's last Christmas too so I understand how you feel. The best we can do is to make it a good holiday and hope that our loved ones don't suffer at the end. Your post just reminds me how fleeting life is and how we should make the best of every day. Nancy and Jeff
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susie53		#5	[url]	[-]
Posts: 2721 12/18/08 13:18:22	Thank you all for you kind words and prayers . Still working on that wheelchair ramp , funny thing I have never even thought about where to purchase something like that , but Mom so wants to be out in the fresh air as much as possible . Hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year Virginia
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marge in pa		#6	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1123 12/18/08 14:35:04	Virginia I'm so sorry to read about your mom. I'm sure you and Joe are feeling lonely without Jen but hopefully she will only miss this Christmas. Just remember that you are bringing your mother comfort and you will always look back on this time you have with her. Pat and I will be thinking of you and Joe.
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Geri from Pa		#7	[url]	[-]
Posts: 3987 12/18/08 20:19:13	Virginia: Very sorry to hear your mom is not doing good and I will keep her in my prayers. I know it is hard on you and Joe with your daughter being so far away this Christmas but you are giving your mother special love and comfort that she needs right now. *Geri*
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edb		#8	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1595 12/19/08 04:27:43	Virginia, Fran and I will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers this Xmas. It must be hard to be seperated from your daughter for the 1st time, Enjoy your final days with Mom, its so nice that you are making it as special and comfortable for her as possible. Ed & Fran ............EdB
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pananny		#9	[url]	[-]
Posts: 2246 12/19/08 05:07:22	Virginia and Joe There are really no "magic words" that I can say to make this Christmas season better for you except that we all hope you get thru this difficult time by thinking of all the wonderful Christmas Days past that you have spent with your mom. May God help you endure the days ahead with Mom and keep your daughter safe while she is away from home, but neither will ever be away from your hearts. Helen *PANANNY*
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susie53		#10	[url]	[-]
Posts: 2721 12/21/08 13:12:14	Thank you all for your kind words and prayers . I wish all my AC1 buddies a very Merry Christmas and a winning and Happy New Year Virginia
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jollymommie		#11	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1454 12/21/08 16:51:39	Virginia, I'm so sorry to hear the news about your mom. Good luck with the search for the ramp. Try to enjoy the holiday, it's going to be a difficult one without your daughter but just think of the wonderful experiences she's having. My best to you and Joe. jolly
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ac1cpx21	A Very Different Christmas	#12	[url]	[-]
Posts: 2064 12/22/08 07:34:26 Moderator	Hello Virginia and Joe, My best wishes to your family in this difficult time. May the spirit of Christmas bring a smile and warmth to your mother. Bring back the cheer, for you have this Christmas and the moment with your mom. Children grow up and leave the nest, but their love and thoughts are in the home and family.
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bassfima		#13	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1851 12/22/08 11:39:14	Virginia- My prayers are with you and your family. God Bless! Adrian
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susie53		#14	[url]	[-]
Posts: 2721 12/22/08 13:16:22	Once again my thanks to all my AC1 friends for the thoughts and prayers , and to one in particular for their very kind offer to build or find me a ramp. My spirits have been lifted by all of you , thank you once again. Virginia and Joe
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