REMEMBER TO ALWAYS TELL THOSE YOU AROUND YOU THAT YOU LOVE THEM!!!

It has been a while since I last posted. I did have to be admitted to the hospital and then had to be on a ventilator for 10 days. It was not a lot of fun! I am doing a little better now. At least I am home. I am still really weak but my breathing is better. My daughter has been staying with me since I got home. It has been nice having her here. She cooks for me and takes care of me. I don't have much of an appetite and probably wouldn't eat at all if it wasn't for her! She will probably go home tomorrow or the next day. She is only about 5 minutes away but I will miss her so much. But she needs to get back to her normal routine. These last few weeks have been rough on her - working 2 jobs, going to school full-time and taking care of a sick mom. But she has never complained and is always there for me.

Always remember to tell those around you how much you love them. You just never know when you might not have another chance!

SHOW SOMEONE KINDNESS TODAY

I am still not doing great - going downhill. I go to the doctor tomorrow. I will probably be put in the hospital once again - should probably be there now!

But through it all, there have been some bright spots. My daughter came over two nights ago to check on me - she calls me all the time and comes over when she is not working. She got me something to eat and just spent some time with me. I was sitting in my chair, which is all I can do right now, and realized she was cleaning the kitchen!! And I don't mean just wiping off the counters - she was deep cleaning! It may seem like a little thing but to me it was huge!! I have not been able to do much and she knows how much I can't stand having it not clean. She even mopped my floor! And I didn't even ask her! It meant more to me than I can ever express. And everyday she calls me numerous times to see if I need anything, if I need her to bring me food, if I need to go to the hospital, just to check in. I am truly blessed!!

I just hope we all can remember that we don't have to do anything major to make a difference in someone's life. Just a call, a touch, a hug, an "I love you" can make all the difference in the world!


NEVER SILENT

A loving heart, a gentle smile, a warm and tender touch
We give so many things in life but nothing means as much.

A little inspiration when one loses hope,
A kind word of encouragement when they no longer seem to cope
A simple phrase, "I love you" when no one else is there
Taking hold onto a hand in a little heartfelt prayer.

Love is never silent
It has so much to say,
And it is our greatest blessing
when we give it all away.

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Show someone you love a kindness today - or someone you don't know who could use a loving touch!! It will mean more to them than you will ever know.