“Live each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influences of each.” Henry David Thoreau

Hey Everyone,  Just wanted to wave hello & update you on my hubby.  He is doing well after his 2nd heart attack.  A stent has given him new energy.  It's amazing how good you feel when you are getting some oxygen to the brain.  Two days after hubby came home from the hospital my mom who lives with me had a stroke.  I knew she was freaked out about turning 75 but come on.  As she was opening some birthday cards her glasses fell from her face & she was unable to talk. The ambulance took her straight to a local hospital that has a stroke trauma center.  Mom got the Tpa drug within 1 1/2 of her stroke & the recover has been astounding. So mom is home recovering in one room - hubby in the other. Don't worry about me, I am fine.  Really fine, I'm doing fine.  I know we all find ourselves in seasons of life like this where we are caring for others and it gets hectic. For me, I am taking one day at a time & trusting the Lord just like I do every day.  I am in need of a beach day though & I can see one coming soon.

Take good care,

Karen

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  1. JoyfulApril 18, 2012 at 1:20 PM

    Thank you for your update. I'm so glad your husband is doing better. I pray your mother will recover too. God bless. Hugs. xx

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  2. DellaApril 18, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    Hope everyone is back to full health soon so you can hit the beach. I've missed you like crazy...knew something was up. Take care sweet lady, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
    XO

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  3. ~Lavender Dreamer~April 18, 2012 at 2:19 PM

    Oh my, you have really been through a lot this Spring! I hope and pray everywhere improves and you get to walk on the beach and feel better, too! ♥♥♥

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  4. gpcApril 18, 2012 at 3:59 PM

    The tat says it all. Healing thoughts to all of you.

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  5. Little Black Scrap CatApril 18, 2012 at 6:51 PM

    OMGosh! Hang in there! And Just Breathe!!
    XOXO

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  6. PookieApril 18, 2012 at 6:52 PM

    That's my tat...

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  7. PookieApril 18, 2012 at 6:55 PM

    I finally figured out how to post on my aunts blog!! My tattoo made your blog today. Hooray! So when are we beaching it? Nice blog today. Tell my GG I love her.

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  8. PookieApril 18, 2012 at 7:04 PM

    I am finally figuring how to post on my aunts blog. Hooray! My tattoo made your blog today. I loved finding those starfish right by the fishing bridge in from of the lighthouse at sanibel. and yes I put them back. my aunt and I have the best time in sanibel. :)

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  9. rjerdeeApril 18, 2012 at 7:13 PM

    God never gives you anything beyond anything you can handle...isn't that what they say?

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  10. beachcomberApril 18, 2012 at 7:19 PM

    best wishes to your hubby, your mum and you! take care.
    x

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  11. jmacApril 18, 2012 at 9:41 PM

    please don't neglect to take of YOU too.....for you need the strength to carry on. Sending lots and lots of strength mojo your way. And some prayers too.

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  12. Roxanne ReinhartApril 18, 2012 at 11:23 PM

    Hi Karen. Its good to hear from you. You've been on my mind quite a bit these last weeks. Wow. You have had a time of it; eh? Very glad to hear everyone is recovering nicely. Best wishes and hugs are coming your way. Take care of you as well!!' Hope you get to sneak off to the beach soon. Love those stars. They are quite large. Ive only found small ones. Take care!!

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  13. Kim@Snug HarborApril 19, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    That's a lot to handle at one time. I'm praying for all of you. Hope you get a day at the beach soon. Hugs!

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  14. Simone @ Doberman's by the SeaApril 19, 2012 at 9:40 AM

    OMG girl. I will pray for you and yours. Hugs

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  15. MoiraApril 19, 2012 at 6:47 PM

    Thanks for the update - I have been thinking about you and your family every day! Take care of yourself, too!! A beach day will be good for you.

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  16. Roxanne ReinhartApril 19, 2012 at 10:21 PM

    Karen, I hope you don't mind but...You've been nominated for the Liebster Blog Award. Come check out my April 17th post for all the details. I think your blog is amazing! I know it's a little time consuming to accept the award but you were the first person to pop in my mind when I was nominated and I read the rules.

    This is weird, I left you a note here last night but I don't see it now. Anyway, I am glad that your family is on the mend and I have been thinking about you these last weeks. Hope you get to make it to the beach soon for your sake (and mine as I know you will share) but mostly glad that your mom and husband are recouping so well.

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    1. Roxanne ReinhartApril 19, 2012 at 10:23 PM

      I meant the post on the 19th...the 19th...why do I never proof read anything????

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  17. SagebrushFarmApril 23, 2012 at 6:34 PM

    This explains why you've been on my heart a lot lately! Unfortunately, I have been absent from "blogland" for a time and didn't see this post until just now.
    Fogive me for not checking in sooner? But know that you & your family have been in my prayers!
    Hugs & blessings!

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