A couple of our sister-in-laws have been doing some planning, and it looks like it h
as come to fruition. Some days after Eileen’s surgery, they will bring Eileen’s mother from Illinois to our house. The sister-in-laws will head back and leave Eileen’s mother (Eunice) here for a couple of weeks. At first thought, you might think that bringing an 84 year old woman to stay two weeks might be an additional burden to me. But, she is not like a typical 84 year old woman. For example, I asked her a couple of weeks ago how her hip was doing. She said that it bothers her after running the tiller too much. How many 84 year olds do you know who till their gardens? Further, her mind is very sharp. So, we look forward to her being here, and she will be a big help.
Okay, there are going to be those of you (you know who you are!!)who say, “You told us just yesterday that Eileen periodically sends her mom copies of the blog. Are you shamelessly buttering-up your mother-in-law by writing this?!” Shame on you for thinking such a thing!! By the way, Eunice’s sister is almost 99 (ninety-nine) years old, gets around without a cane, and is mentally very sharp. I suspect Eileen’s mom will do just as well. Therefore, she is quite young!! Okay, well, maybe that last one is catering to my mother-in-law!! Anyway, we’re excited to have her.
I also want to thank you for offering your assistance while Eileen is laid up. The way I have it figured, Eileen will get all the rest she needs while under anesthesia; she’ll be up and going in no time!! It’s comments like those which let you know why the sister-in-laws are bringing Eunice!! It isn’t so much to help out but to make sure I don’t get Eileen going too quickly!! Actually, like I said, this was planned by the sister-in-laws which shows just how loving and caring they are, all the way from Illinois. Which reminds me… thank you too for all the love, care, and prayers you have extended to us through all of this.
as come to fruition. Some days after Eileen’s surgery, they will bring Eileen’s mother from Illinois to our house. The sister-in-laws will head back and leave Eileen’s mother (Eunice) here for a couple of weeks. At first thought, you might think that bringing an 84 year old woman to stay two weeks might be an additional burden to me. But, she is not like a typical 84 year old woman. For example, I asked her a couple of weeks ago how her hip was doing. She said that it bothers her after running the tiller too much. How many 84 year olds do you know who till their gardens? Further, her mind is very sharp. So, we look forward to her being here, and she will be a big help.Okay, there are going to be those of you (you know who you are!!)who say, “You told us just yesterday that Eileen periodically sends her mom copies of the blog. Are you shamelessly buttering-up your mother-in-law by writing this?!” Shame on you for thinking such a thing!! By the way, Eunice’s sister is almost 99 (ninety-nine) years old, gets around without a cane, and is mentally very sharp. I suspect Eileen’s mom will do just as well. Therefore, she is quite young!! Okay, well, maybe that last one is catering to my mother-in-law!! Anyway, we’re excited to have her.
I also want to thank you for offering your assistance while Eileen is laid up. The way I have it figured, Eileen will get all the rest she needs while under anesthesia; she’ll be up and going in no time!! It’s comments like those which let you know why the sister-in-laws are bringing Eunice!! It isn’t so much to help out but to make sure I don’t get Eileen going too quickly!! Actually, like I said, this was planned by the sister-in-laws which shows just how loving and caring they are, all the way from Illinois. Which reminds me… thank you too for all the love, care, and prayers you have extended to us through all of this.
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