There are too many things to report.

  1. My nephew has been hospitalized since Saturday.  He had been having breathing problems for a week brought on by a viral infection.  It came to a head on Saturday.  The Children's Hospital admitted him.  He couldn't get enough oxygen even with an oxygen mask.  He was able to graduate to a cannula on Sunday and then today, he went off oxygen.  This evening he went back on the oxygen.  I guess he's not quite ready to come home.  Please pray for my little nephew.  His name is Ryan and he is 4.  I really hope he doesn't have to spend Christmas in the hospital.  
  2. Nutcracker is over.  It's always sad and a relief when this happens.  Sister would dance in a 100 shows if she could.  Honey did very well despite her cough.  The bodices looked wonderful as did the waltz overskirts.  
  3. Ben has finally arrived at his destination.  Hopefully, we'll be able to set up some regular correspondence.
  4. My mother was helping out this weekend.  She did mounds of laundry, cooked, cleaned and babysat.  I learned some humility this weekend when she cleaned my bathroom (very embarrassingly icky).
  5. My Christmas cards are going out late.  No surprise there.  Same with Christmas gifts I have to mail.  I have officially run out of time.

There are probably more.  My mind is full of things to do.  Hopefully, I'll be able to slowly chip away at my to-do list.

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5 responses to “Status”

  1. Emily Avatar

    you’ve had so much going on, be easy on yourself and relax with your sweet children!… moms are good for us mommies too!

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  2. Sue Avatar

    it’s not even Christmas yet…. how can they be late? 🙂
    Poor little Ryan. Praying much for him.

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  3. Paula Avatar

    Praying for Ryan, and Ben, and YOU!

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  4. Auntie Avatar
    Auntie

    I am praying every day for Ryan and for all of you. I am so glad your mom came. Cards and presents and all the rest – you have all the time in the world. Don’t let this week turn into a frantic scramble for you!!!! Try and slow down and cuddle with the kids – drink hot cocoa, read a Christmas book, and let the to-do list sit in a corner by itself somewhere!!! We love you! Sue

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  5. Carrie Avatar
    Carrie

    Heh…if you have to learn humility, doing it by not having to clean your bathroom is a good way to do it!
    Always remember one of the joys of being Catholic…the Christmas Season has only just begun!

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