Mother-in-law | Filed under Family
It is another new day and we have a whole day to make it into something
that we can be proud of! What will we do with this day to make it turn
out well? As you think about that and go about your day, I would like to
share with you someone who is very important to me. She is my second
mother, Carl’s mom. I have always heard the horror stories of in-laws
but I love mine and have since I became a member of the family. They
opened their arms, welcoming me, treating me and accepting me as if I
was one of their own. Momma B. has always been the strong healthy one
over the last several years in this family but last week things changed.
She was admitted to the hospital Thursday and remains there as they try
to determine what is driving the severity of her problem. This tiny lady
remains a mystery to four very good physicians as to just what is going
on with her. At this time she is scheduled for cardiothoracic surgery
tomorrow where “they will go in and rough up the lining of her lungs,
obtain some scrapings and spray talcum powder to seal any holes that
might be there to keep her lungs from filing with fluid.” It is so
difficult to see the one who always takes care of everything and
everyone suddenly so sick.
Mother-in-law
We celebrate great women
Who make themselves a name
Noted for their kindly acts
Who line the halls of fame
But exquisite lady
Stands out from all the rest
She’s fairest of ten thousand
For with heart of gold she’s blessed.
A rose of beauty fair
Caressed in morning’s light
With petals soft and gentle,
A touch of spring’s delight.
She takes the time to laugh
And teaches her kids to love
To live my life in beauty
By Heaven’s light above
Held in high devotion
My Mother-in-law and friend.
Who holds the warmth of sunshine
And love that knows no end.
Unknown
You are the mother I received the day I wed your son. And I just want to
thank you, Mom, for all the things you’ve done and may you soon be home
with us. Until your strength returns it is your turn to lean on us now
as we have all leaned on you many times. I love you Momma B.
If I am not around as often as usual you will understand why, I am at my
second home taking care of business. I ask you to please keep Momma B in
your thoughts and if you pray would you please be so kind as to add her
to your list. She is very special to not just me but many.
May 24th, 2006 at 4:22 pm
Vicki,
Wonderful poem!
I know exactly what you mean about mother-in-laws. My mother-in-law was my other mother too, and treated me like her own child; she loved me when I thought myself unloveable.
She passed two years ago this past February, and the emotional wound has yet to fully scab over. Thanks for sharing.
I pray your mother-in-law has a speedy recovery.
May 24th, 2006 at 9:18 pm
I hope the doctors find the solution and bring her back to the person she was before this happened and you get Mamma B back home with you
May 24th, 2006 at 9:30 pm
You got it girl! Hope all is well with you! Have a good weekend!
May 25th, 2006 at 1:36 am
Very cool poem, you are still as cr8ive as ever. Have a nice weekend.
Cheers.
May 25th, 2006 at 2:16 am
I am so sorry to hear that your mother-in-law is so sick. It must be stressful on the whole family. I do hope she gets well soon, so she can enjoy all this glorious weather we are having. Lovely tribute to a woman who sounds fabulous.
May 25th, 2006 at 4:10 am
hopped over from deni’s page. i hope they find the problem soon. take care of you, and i will send positive thoughts your way, for you and you MIL. like you, i had a good MIL. she has since passed, but when i was married to her son, she always referred to me as her daughter. in the end, i was the one who looked after her every need until she passed (same with FIL). take special care.
i’ll be checking back to see how things are going. have a good thursday.
May 25th, 2006 at 9:47 am
I wondered what you were up to Vick, but did’nt realize this was happening.
Give her my best, of course, and take care of yourself.
May 25th, 2006 at 10:31 am
My 2nd mother is my best friend. Although we don’t get together often because of the distance. We still keep in contact thru the internet. Prayers have been said and I will keep you there.
May 25th, 2006 at 10:40 am
Vickie your mother in law is in my prayers…. I truly hope the outcome is positive!
May 25th, 2006 at 11:31 am
Prayers for your MIL, Vickie, and let us know if you need anything. You keep YOUR strength up, too, young lady….we all love ya!
May 25th, 2006 at 12:04 pm
I hope all works out well. I too had a very cool MIL (though not perfect my any means). I miss having her around. Hopefully you’ll have you MIL for many more years to come.
May 25th, 2006 at 12:50 pm
I hope the doctors find out what is wrong with your MIL. I still talk to Matt’s mom even though we aren’t married anymore. She is much nicer to me than he ever was and she knows it!
May 25th, 2006 at 12:56 pm
So sorry to hear this, Vickie. Prayers lifted up for Momma B, and all of you. Take care as best you can. HUGS
May 25th, 2006 at 1:38 pm
I strive to be a MIL like that to my DIL.
Of course your MIL is in my prayers.
*hugs*
May 25th, 2006 at 1:55 pm
I am so sorry to hear of your m.i.l.’s illness Vickie. I will be sure to say extra prayers of healing for her.
May 25th, 2006 at 2:37 pm
You,Carl and your mother-in-law will be in my thoughts and prayers. How lucky she is to have you for a daughter-in-law. Hang in there.
May 25th, 2006 at 5:53 pm
I am so very sorry to hear this Vickie. What a beautiful poem. Momma B and the entire family will be in my thoughts and prayers!
May 25th, 2006 at 7:41 pm
Vickie, Saying a prayer for your MIL to get well soon. Hope the drs find the cause and have a cure for it so your be-loved MIL is soon back home . I never had a MIL, but from knowing the gentle, kindhearted others in her family, I am sure I would have loved her. Now, from all I have heard, I`m not so sure about the FIL . Since they both passed away while my Hubby was still a young kid in school, I will never know them.
I can tell that you feel lucky to have your MIL and I`m sure she feels just as lucky to have you for her DIL.I wish her the best.
May 25th, 2006 at 7:44 pm
My mother-in-law always treated me with respect, not always deserved, so I feel your pain right now. Hope everything turns out well. And thanks for your birthday wish.
May 25th, 2006 at 7:49 pm
Hi Vickie, sorry to hear that your MIL is not well, hope things improve quickly, stay strong.
May 25th, 2006 at 10:07 pm
God bless you and your mother-in-law! Take care sweet lady!
May 26th, 2006 at 12:26 am
Hi Vickie ~~ Sorry to hear that your MIL is so
ill, and sincerely hope she will be well again soon. Thoughts and prayers heading your way.
The poem is really lovely. Thank you for the
birthday wishes. Peter will be 70 on Sunday
28th May. Take care, Merle.
May 26th, 2006 at 2:43 am
I will be praying for your mother-in-law and your family.
May 26th, 2006 at 3:31 pm
I update the prayer list from what’s been added every Friday…she’s still on there, friend.
May 26th, 2006 at 6:40 pm
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your mothere in law at this time. Take good care.
May 26th, 2006 at 7:50 pm
What a nice thought, Vickie. I hope all went well w/the pleurodesis and she’s on the mend. Have a safe and happy Memorial Day!
May 27th, 2006 at 12:16 am
Very nice tribute! The size of your heart always impresses me!
Have a gerat weekend!
May 27th, 2006 at 12:13 pm
Hope your Momma B is doing better. Hugs.
May 28th, 2006 at 12:12 am
i will say some prayers for her to be well. tace care of yourself miss vickie and i will talk with you soon.
happy memorial weekend to you.
May 30th, 2006 at 7:35 am
I was relieved to hear that she has taken a turn for the better (your mom told me yesterday when I called). I hope she continues to improve and that you can be home. Your mom said you’re neglecting her
LOL She made me laugh with that.
I love you, my friend, and you know you’ve got my prayers.
May 30th, 2006 at 9:45 am
I know…it’s my third comment but just wanted you to know I am still thinking of you. I am so calling you this afternoon even if your friend tells me you are tired LOL. (just ignore the call then.)
Take care.
Love ya.
May 30th, 2006 at 11:12 am
This one sure hits close to home as my struggles continue with my MIL. Sending nothing but good thoughts your way.
May 30th, 2006 at 11:37 am
I hope things are going okay there for you and that your MIL is doing better. We miss you here but know you will post when you can do so again. You & yours are in our prayers.
May 30th, 2006 at 1:49 pm
i thought i would check to see if there was any word on how things are going. take care. poet.
May 31st, 2006 at 7:55 am
That was really wonderful !
She must be a lovely woman and I believe that she deserves those words.
Congrats, vicki !
May 31st, 2006 at 8:29 am
Vickie, it’s been forever since I’ve been by… didn’t know you had moved, but I’m happy to have found you. I hope Momma B is improving. You’re so blessed to have such a wonderful MIL.
May 31st, 2006 at 2:37 pm
My prayers are with you.
June 1st, 2006 at 7:27 am
Hi Ms. V,
I wonder by the porch at least once a day. I see you haven’t been able to spend much time out lately - or - you’re keeping the Mother-in-Law post up until I respond. (I’m so vane!) Well, Darlene was wonderful. She was my pitch partner, and we ruled the roost far into the night at the kitchen table after a day of too much food and beer. They farmed, and Darlene could out work them all. She passed quite a few years back now with the Huntington gene that has infected most of the kids, including my KerBear. Her gift to me was this lady who loves me; and who is my purpose in life. She will be loved and comfortable to the end. You can come back out now Ms. V - let’s visit and get comfortable all together.
June 1st, 2006 at 8:12 am
good morning. just stopping by to send prayers your way. take care and i’m hoping you MIL is doing ok.
June 2nd, 2006 at 6:56 am
It has been well over a week now - how about an update on your Mother-in-law?
June 2nd, 2006 at 11:15 am
Love your site…love this post. I wrote about my now deceased mother-in-law a few months back. She was Marvelous Marvel. She lived to be 97-years old. I cherish the 16-years she was in my life.
Ciao chica…
June 2nd, 2006 at 11:22 am
Good thoughts and prayers going your way dear. ^j^