It's been another one of
those weeks. It started off with a money issue...something my youngest son needed ended up costing twice as much as predicted.
Great. Like money grows on trees around here, right? Then it went on to a dental appointment that was a lot more involved than I originally thought it would be. I knew I was getting an extraction, but I
didn't know that the dentist was going to do the prep work for a bridge ($1300 and
much-o pain-o later, I figured out that this was no simple tooth extraction). Sorta made that first money issue seem like small potatoes by comparison. lol Then I found out that a wonderful blogging friend has breast cancer. Words can't even begin to touch that one. Shock and dismay are too mild of words to describe my feelings. That was followed up by another sad moment with my daughter. Her husband's headstone was finally set yesterday and she didn't want to go out there alone to see it. I'm afraid I was a little out of it from the dentist visit so couldn't go with her yesterday but we made it out there today. My heart felt like it weighed about a million pounds when I viewed it with her. It's a beautiful marker, but all I could think of when I looked at it was "he's too young to be here, he's too young to be here". Watching her wipe away the tears she didn't even realize she was shedding was heartbreaking. Next week she and I will work on making a floral arrangement to put on the marker. I want to make it, but I'm dreading that sadness.
Anyway... tomorrow morning I have to drive up to Oklahoma City to be with my dad who is having a stent put in for his heart. He wasn't having any symptoms of anything, but they thought they found a blockage during an MRI. After doing an arteriogram, they discovered that there wasn't a blockage where they'd thought there was, but that he had a problem with the left side of his heart. Hopefully, this procedure tomorrow will fix that. I sure hope so. We're all counting on it.
I hope next week goes a little more smoothly than this one did. I know I vowed to look for the positive side of things, but man...weeks like this make that sort of thing a
real challenge, you know it?
Ummmm, got a bit on your plate, heh? Wow, Kari! I will be praying...for your dad, for your daughter, for the tooth, for the money, for all. Sometimes it just seems like life piles it on. And, you're right: he is too young...C
ReplyDeleteI love you. It is that simple.
ReplyDeleteI mailed your package yesterday. It was the first time I had been out of the house alone since the NEWS. I felt so free, so thanks for winning the prize so I had to go out in the car and felt so good about it!!
Kari,
ReplyDeleteYou have had a lot to handle lately. You are in my prayers and I will pray for your dad today. I pray that you will find peace and that the time spent with your daughter making that floral arrangement will be a time of joy, remembering and healing.
Sue
You are going thru a lot of stress these days, so please take care of yourself! {{{{hugs}}}}
ReplyDeletewhew...rough week! sure hope you have a great weekend..relax!
ReplyDeleteWow. What a week. You need a hug and some love. Here they are (((((((BIG hug)))))).
ReplyDeleteTons of good thoughts being sent your way...Seems like we all have weeks like this.
ReplyDeleteHope all is well with your Dad...take care of him, but be good to yourself, too!
Cassie
You are dealing with so much Kari. Don't allow yourself to feel defeated because you feel the NATURAL emotions to go along with each situation. That isn't negative, it is human. I think it is POSITIVE that you put your burdens in this blog post, knowing that there are people who care about you and will pray for you and help you carry those burdens through their prayers.
ReplyDeleteHUGS my friend. Prayers for your daughter, your father, and for YOU.
You guys have been thorugh so much this year Kari. I think you are a very positive person. I will keep your Dad in my prayers and have a safe trip. This might cheer you up, I seen some trees changing colors around here today, your favorite time of year is coming.
ReplyDeleteOkay now have to call you and find out about Joe...hope it went well...and so sorry your week was so stressful...hugs and love
ReplyDeleteAunt Sandi
Sending lots of prayers your way honey! What a week!Blessings, Sandy
ReplyDeletePraying your Dad will do well! (hugs!)
ReplyDeleteDon't you just hate it when things cost more than expected? That can just ruin a week.
Boy you've got a some serious stressors in your life don't you. Hope you get some calm and relaxing time ahead.
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