Since Donna and Louie will arrive home LATE tomorrow evening, I'm sure nothing will look better to them than their own bed, in their own home, surrounded by their own things! Donna has waited a very long time to get back home and can't wait. Meanwhile, in the background many friends have been busily planning the best way to help them as they settle in. People have written about wanting to bring food, stop by for a visit and so on. It seems best to give Donna a little time to settle in and not overwhelm her with all the kindness waiting to be showered upon her. We have two people who will coordinate food and another who will help keep visitors flowing but not let it get to be too tiring for her. Soon we will post names and phone numbers here, so if you'd like to help with food, or just stop by for a visit you'll have someone to check in with before hand. That way you can find out if they have had chicken for the last three days or 14 visitors in two days or maybe she is down and really needs some company to pass the time with. Thanks again for all your kind thoughts and prayers and generosity!
Monday, March 30, 2009
All my bags are packed, I'm ready to leave.........
Donna had her last doctor visit today (well, in Memphis anyway) and she and Louie have almost finished packing their bags - and boxes. They have so many cards, pictures, posters, stuffed animals, books and so on that they will have to SHIP things back home. This has been quite an adventure for Donna (and Louie) and they are sad to leave us (yeah, right) but happy to get back home ! ! !
Since Donna and Louie will arrive home LATE tomorrow evening, I'm sure nothing will look better to them than their own bed, in their own home, surrounded by their own things! Donna has waited a very long time to get back home and can't wait. Meanwhile, in the background many friends have been busily planning the best way to help them as they settle in. People have written about wanting to bring food, stop by for a visit and so on. It seems best to give Donna a little time to settle in and not overwhelm her with all the kindness waiting to be showered upon her. We have two people who will coordinate food and another who will help keep visitors flowing but not let it get to be too tiring for her. Soon we will post names and phone numbers here, so if you'd like to help with food, or just stop by for a visit you'll have someone to check in with before hand. That way you can find out if they have had chicken for the last three days or 14 visitors in two days or maybe she is down and really needs some company to pass the time with. Thanks again for all your kind thoughts and prayers and generosity!
Since Donna and Louie will arrive home LATE tomorrow evening, I'm sure nothing will look better to them than their own bed, in their own home, surrounded by their own things! Donna has waited a very long time to get back home and can't wait. Meanwhile, in the background many friends have been busily planning the best way to help them as they settle in. People have written about wanting to bring food, stop by for a visit and so on. It seems best to give Donna a little time to settle in and not overwhelm her with all the kindness waiting to be showered upon her. We have two people who will coordinate food and another who will help keep visitors flowing but not let it get to be too tiring for her. Soon we will post names and phone numbers here, so if you'd like to help with food, or just stop by for a visit you'll have someone to check in with before hand. That way you can find out if they have had chicken for the last three days or 14 visitors in two days or maybe she is down and really needs some company to pass the time with. Thanks again for all your kind thoughts and prayers and generosity!
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Donna & Louie: Looking forward to your homecoming! We are available for whatever your needs are. Darlene - lets keep the blog so we can keep you posted and get some good tips from the top. Thank you again for ALL and I mean ALL you have done! What a true blessing you have been to all of us in California! We only hope we can be as effective as you have been! God Bless you all! Love, Tim, Linda & Cory
ReplyDeleteI bet you have a case of the 'm-oans", you want "m-own" bed and "m-own" stuff! Well, now you got it! I love you Aunt Donna and am so glad you get to get back home. Thinking of you lots and sending hugs across the miles.
ReplyDeleteHappy day Donna! See you as soon as you're ready. Darlene, you've been so wonderful. Thanks so very much for everything you've done to keep us all informed.
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