Yesterday, my brother Steve took his wife, sisters Pam , Brenda , and I to see our sister Barb. Barb was happy to see us. She was very aware. The nurses were giving her meds , she would sleep and be woke up every hour. The report was a mini stroke. She will be kept there for another two weeks possibly. She isn't eating, says she feels sick to her stomach. She's in ICU.
Last night sister Brenda called and said the hospital didn't want her to have any more visitors , only her husband. Well gee, wish they had said that at the start. We would not have gone to visit her if it was disturbing her or her testing in any way. We did not stay in her room longer than 5 minute, only two at a time. I am hoping to hear news today. Thank you wonderful blog family for your prayers.
Going to my dentist this afternoon. You all know how I love that .(not) Enjoy this day . XO
Good Morning Susie! I'm happy you were able to see your sister, if only for a few minutes. Sorry she's not allowed to have you visit soon. I know you worry about her. I'll keep her in my prayers. Okay, I must say, I love your crabapple tree, love it's unique shape! All of your pictures are wonderful. Have a great day after your dental appointment. I'm not at all fond of them either!
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Thank you Nancy for praying for my sister. I am a bit anxious to hear more on her. I am ready to go to the dentist and get it over with. To me it's torture....just the nerves. xoxo,Susie
DeleteOh please don't trim the tree. It's oddness gives it the character. We have one in our neighbourhood , it is so original.
ReplyDeleteThank you Munir. Hope you are enjoying your spring. It seemed to come and go here...then a few days of perfect spring...yesterday though it was 85 here...that's too hot for spring and for this old lady. Blessings, xoxo,Susie
DeleteIsn't it wonderful to finally have nice weather and get to enjoy the beautiful flowers and blooming trees!
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Sylvia, Loving all the glorious flowers and blossoms on the trees. xoxo,Susie
DeleteIt's a beautiful sight seeing all the trees finally in bloom !
ReplyDeleteSending healing thoughts and prayers your way for your sister, when loved ones are ill, it effects us all.
Hugs,
~Jo
Hi Jo, The spring sights have been heavenly. Thank you so much for your prayers. You are so right a person situation always effects many more. xoxo,Susie
DeleteYour trees are so beautiful I love flowering trees, but my allergies don't. Oh well, they don't last all that long, but are beautiful while they are here.
ReplyDeleteStill praying for your sister and hope she gets better each day.
Hi Kathy, So sorry you have allergies...that has to be rough when you truly love flowers. Thank you for your prayers...we need them xoxo,Susie
DeleteThe tulip poplar is the Tennessee state tree. I wish we had one of them. Also, it would be lovely to add a flowering crabapple, too.:-) Still sending prayers for all your family! xo Nellie
ReplyDeleteNellie, We have two of these tulip poplars. They are pretty with the big yellow blossoms. I am trying to talk my daughter into a flowering crabapple for her yard. She has no trees planted yet. Her yard is very small, so she doesn't need trees that will grow 20x20. LOL. Blessings, xoxo,Susie
DeleteGood Morning Susie. Glad to hear your blood work was excellant. That is the start of some good news for you. Wow about the hospital saying no more visitors. I know she is in ICU but being a nurse I feel the family can really help the patient get better from the love and warmth of visits. They are pretty picky in ICU but I still think in small amounts of time and only one or two at a time over a period of time is a good thing for a patience recovery. So I say if any of you feel the need to go and see your sister then by all means do it. Love your flowering crab tree. Mine is finally getting full blooms on it too. Love how pretty they look. Have a great rest of the week.
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Kris, I think my sister gets up-set when her husband goes in to visit. He thinks she can shake this off and go home. He can be a crab. One of the nurse was saying things about family as soon as we showed up yesterday....I did not understand it. My sister seemed happy to see us. We never talked about anything that would upset her. Thank you for your understanding of patient care. Blessings, xoxo,Susie
DeleteSorry that should have said Patient's not patience.
ReplyDeleteKris, Hey, you ever see how many mistakes I make...I do not know if it's my typing or if I actually do leave the "R" off of Your so much...it's as if I do not even speak English. LOL.xoxo,Susie
DeleteHi Susie. The trees are gorgeous. I love flowering trees. Sorry about your sis, and the problems with visiting. Hope she's soon back to herself and youall can spend time with her.
ReplyDeleteHi Wanda, I love the trees right now so much. I think I'll call the hospital..I have to tell them a code for family before they will tell anything. Blessings, xoxo,Susie
DeleteYour trees are so pretty, Susie. I love all the spring trees. Hope your sister feels better soon and I always thought visits were good when you were in the hospital, but you do have to listen as they are the professionals. I'm so glad your blood tests are good. That is always the news you are waiting for..Happy Wednesday..Judy
ReplyDeleteThe visits were very short and only two at a time. Our sister told us how her stroke happened and where she was. She was riding her bike from a ball game in the park and was about 2 blocks from her home. Yes, getting a good report on my blood work and at the dentist today...is nice. xoxo,Susie
DeleteI never heard of a hospital not letting immediate family visit..Hope you had fun at the dentist..Trees are lovely this time of year..Wish they would last a little longer..Hope all is well with your sister, Susie..
ReplyDeleteMissy, I was stunned by that request too. It may be that the meds make her sleepy and they want her to sleep so her brain can heal. I am truly puzzled by how hard it is to find out anything. That new privacy issue almost leaves the family in the dark. I could see the trees are losing the flowers as the leaves come on. The redbud is still flowering although you can see the wee petals on the ground. Bless you, xoxo,Susie
DeleteSuch good news about your blood work, Susie!
ReplyDeleteI hope the dentist visit was good, too. I'm sorry about your sister. I hope things improve there. So nice that you are able to spend time with your brother, and sisters. That will help you all deal with so much bad news.
God Bless all of you.
Prayer for better days ahead.
Love,
Debbie
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Debbie, I did get a good report at the dentist for now. I wanted to dance out of the office. Thank you so much for the prayers. They are appreciated and needed. Blessings to you dear friend, Love, Susie
DeleteSo thankful for your good blood work. I enjoyed all your blooming tree photos. It is always hard for me to prune a tree that is doing well, even tho sometimes they need to be shaped up. Sorry about the mixup at the hospital with visiting. Maybe tomorrow will be a better day. Remembering you and yours in prayer. xo
ReplyDeleteMildred, My blood work was good and I got out of the dentist office without any work needed. Hot-dog !! I think the hospital wants my sister to rest all she can. I am still baffled by the lack of info for the family. Bless you so much, xoxo,Susie
DeleteYup things are in bloom here as if someone has flicked a switch and it's summer.
ReplyDeleteOoo you said dentist!
B.B. it was 85 yesterday and 83 today..hey I don't like it that hot even for summer. LOL. I think someone felt sorry for me...I didn't have to have any work at the dentist. Yippee. Brother, I need a vacation. LOL. Blessings to you and Arlene....your fun time is getting closer. xoxo,Susie
DeleteI'm definitely lifting up your sister Barb. Praying that she is able to rest and the God restores her to health! Sending hugs as well! Blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeleteCindy, Thank you so much for the prayers and the hugs...it helps to know others care. My sister has a ways to go. I want to know more, but have no more news. Bless you, xoxo,Susie
Deleteoh.. your poor sister. I will keep her in my prayers. I hope you have a lovely weekend and a happy mothers day!
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vivian
Viv, Thank for your prayers. I appreciate them. My sister does need them. I will have some time with my twins daughters on Thursday. That will lift my spirits. Bless you, xoxo,Susie
Deleteoh.. your poor sister. I will keep her in my prayers. I hope you have a lovely weekend and a happy mothers day!
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vivian
I'd rather my hair catch on fire than go to the dentist...and I do need to go. bummer.
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BJ, You crack me. I love your sense of humor. I actually got in , got xray and an exam...the dentist says it's sensitivity that can come and go...that my filling are fine. I asked him if I was becoming psychotic about my teeth. LOL. Bless you and thanks for the laughs. xoxo,Susie
DeletePrayers for Barb! I am so sorry. Prayers for all of you and hope you had fun at the dentist...not!
ReplyDeleteTete, I hope God isn't thinking...not you again Susie !! I seem to keep that prayer line open all the time. Who could I ever tell so many things to and ask for so much, other than God ? Thank you for your prayers , they mean so much. Blessings, xoxo,Susie
DeleteBeautiful trees. I'm so sorry about your sister. I'm praying for her and you as well. Hope all went well at the dentist. Hugs and prayers, xo
ReplyDeleteSusie, Thank you for prayers for my family. It helps so much. Some good news , my daughter's biopsy on her thyroid was clear. God is good. xoxo,Susie
DeleteBeautiful pink-- love it..
ReplyDeletethe salad is good
the honeydew, cucumbers, feta one
any melon would be good in a summer salad...
don't ya think..(:).
Have a wonderful weekend ..hugs,Patty
Hi Patty, I had a good salad today for lunch. Hope you have a great weekend also. xoxo,Susie
DeleteI just love those crabapple trees around your town and at your home. Ours here blossom for only a short while. It's been in the 80's here too, but we had some rain yesterday, which I loved. My brother-in-law's funeral is tomorrow.....that will make me sad. :~ (
ReplyDeleteHave a terrific weekend, Susie, doing all the things you love on Mother's Day.
~Sheri