PattyJo Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 Hello - it's been a couple of weeks since my last update and I know from a few e-mails and U2U's that you are all wondering what is happening. Bill is still doing pretty good. He has his good days and not so good ones, but on the whole, he is staying in good spirits. We have a lot of people coming and going, the people from hospice (which are all very nice and we haven't found even one of them any other way), friends coming over to visit, we've had family coming down from Spokane to see us and also lots of phone calls - especially from our kids checking to see how dad is doing. I'm still quilting and I'm still trying to get the celtic lovers knot done. What a time consuming quilt. I'll probably be making about $5 per hr on this one. The good thing is that this lady is a prolific quilter, so I will get many more jobs from her that I can do. I also want to thank all of you who are praying for us, and sending financial support to help with all Bill's medical bills. There is no amount of words that can ever convey our thoughts & love for all of you. Thank you seems so trite, but that is what we are - very thankful to you. May God bless each one of you because I know some of the financial help is truely a sacrifice to you and your families. I'm on here almost every day & read what is going on. I don't say too much, which is very different for me, but just know that I'm trying to stay connected by reading the posts. Hugs to all my dear friends here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 And...more hugs and prayers to you, Patty-Jo and to your dear Bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 You hang in there Patty. Just remember, one day at a time. When that one day gets to be too much, just get through the next hour. I think about you and your handsome husband Bill frequently. Just know that you have alot of friends out there. Dianne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 Thank you for the update Patty, my prayers are with you and Bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagecl Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 Thank you for the update. I will keep you and Bill in my thoughts and prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 Patty Jo, Good to hear from you. One day at a time is all you can do and it sounds like you are doing it well. Special cyber hugs to you and Bill! My prayers will continue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsktsn3cats Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 I've been mostly lurking lately but I just wanted to say that you and Bill are in my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appr216 Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 PattyJo, I was hoping you would update us on Bill. I think of you and your family often and continue to keep you all in my prayers. May God bless you and your family. Hugs from Texas, Judi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBQLTN2 Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 Patty Jo and Bill & family hugs and prayers.May the Lord keep you and bless you alway. Jeanne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 Continuous prayers and blessings for both you and Bill...know that you are just as loved. And you are in my thoughts daily... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 Patty Jo thank you for the update. Please give that hubby a special hug from us and know that my prayers and Miguel's join with the all the others that go up to Him who holds all the days of our lives in His hand. I know that you have oodles of help but if there is anything that Miguel or I can do, please cal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BossQuilter Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 Glad to see your update, prayers are answered and hugs from your friends are always welcome. A big one is sent your way on both counts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg_marsh Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 lots of hugs, good thoughts & prayers for both of you............... I am glad you have so many people so close to help and help keep your spirits up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 Patty Jo, i've been thinking and praying for you and Bill often! So,glad to receive the update from you. Take care, and may God Bless you BOTH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PamelaA Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 Patty Jo, I am continuing to keep you and Bill in my prayers. Big hugs are coming your way from me. I pray that He will hold you in his hands to help you through these though times. Pamela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 Prayers to all of you and your family/friends PattyJo... Hugs too.. they are always needed. RitaR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
April W Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 This is an email one of my SIL's sent this morning and I thought of all the special friends on this site that are always there for us when we need a friend. Adding my hugs & prayers for Patty & Bill. Carrots, Eggs & Coffee A carrot, an egg, and a cup of coffee... You will never look at a cup of coffee the same way again. A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give up. She was tired of fighting and struggling. It seemed as one problem was solved, a new one arose. Her mother took her to the kitchen. She filled three pots with water and placed each on a high fire. Soon the pots came to boil. In the first she placed carrots, in the second she placed eggs, and in the last she placed ground coffee beans. She let them sit and boil; without saying a word. In about twenty minutes she turned off the burners. She fished the carrots out and placed them in a bowl. She pulled the eggs out and placed them in a bowl. Then she ladled the coffee out and placed it in a bowl. Turning to her daughter, she asked, ' Tell me what you see.' 'Carrots, eggs, and coffee,' she replied. Her mother brought her closer and asked her to feel the carrots. She did and noted that they were soft. The mother then asked the daughter to take an egg and break it. After pulling off the shell, she observed the hard boiled egg. Finally, the mother asked the daughter to sip the coffee. The daughter smiled as she tasted its rich aroma. The daughter then asked, 'What does it mean , mother?' Her mother explained that! each of these objects had faced the same adversity: boiling water. Each reacted differently. The carrot went in strong, hard, and unrelenting. However, after being subjected to the boiling water, it softened and became weak. The egg had been fragile. Its thin outer shell had protected its liquid interior, but after sitting through the boiling water, its inside became hardened. The ground coffee beans were unique, however. After they were in the boiling water, they had changed the water. 'Which are you?' she asked her daughter. 'When adversity knocks on your door, how do you respond? Are you a carrot, an egg or a coffee bean? Think of this: Which am I? Am I the carrot that seems strong, but with pain and adversity do I wilt and become soft and lose my strength? Am I the egg that starts with a malleable heart, but changes with the heat? Did I have a fluid spirit, but after a death, a breakup, a financial hardship or some other trial, have I become hardened and stiff ? Does my shell look the same, but on the inside am I bitter and tough with a stiff spirit and hardened heart? Or am I like the coffee bean? The bean actually changes the hot water, the very circumstance that brings the pain. When the water gets hot, it releases the fragrance and flavor. If you are like the bean, when things are at their worst, you get better and change the situation around you. When the hour is the darkest and trials are their greatest do you elevate yourself to another level? How do you handle adversity? Are you a carrot, an egg or a coffee bean? May you have enough happiness to make you sweet, enough trials to make you strong, enough sorrow to keep you human and enough hope to make you happy. The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the most of everything that comes along their way. The brightest future will always be based on a forgotten past; you can't go forward in life until you let go of your past failures and heartaches. When you were born, you were crying and everyone around you was smiling. Live your life so at the end, you're the one who is smiling and everyone around you is crying. You might want to send this message to those people who mean something to you (I JUST DID); to those who have touched your life in one way or another; to those who make you smile when you really need it; to those who make you see the brighter side of things when you are really down; to those whose friendship you appreciate; to those who are so meaningful in your life. If you don't send it, you will just miss out on the opportunity to brighten someone's day with this message! May we all be COFFEE!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renae Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 Thanks for the update and my prayers and thoughts are always with you. Hugs to both of you, Patty Jo. Renae Gamel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boni Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 MMMMMmmmmm I love coffee Patty Jo, and Bill here is a prayer with lots of love and hugs (((((((((HUGS)))))))))))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clq-jill Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 Hi Pat- I have thought of you and Bill often over the last 2 weeks. You both are always in my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 Originally posted by April W May you have enough happiness to make you sweet, enough trials to make you strong, enough sorrow to keep you human and enough hope to make you happy. The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the most of everything that comes along their way. The brightest future will always be based on a forgotten past; you can't go forward in life until you let go of your past failures and heartaches. I just had to copy and past the inside part of your message, April. Thank you for sharing. And to Pat in Salem: thanks for popping in and saying hello. You are in my thoughts and prayers daily. Lots of love to you, sweet lady. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newellyn Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 Pat, Thank you so much for the update. Continuing to think of you. Take care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbi Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 PJ: I think of you daily, and pray for your peace. I know these are difficult days and we can only imagine how hard it is for you - but stay here with us and we will all hold you and try to give you peace. We love you and Bill, and are completely with you..... luv - bobbi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonbon Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 It's great to hear from you Patti Jo. When the smiley face appears I can see yours beaming. It's wonderful that Bill is having some good moments and days. I know that makes your days brighter too. My best to you, Bill, your family and friends. Love ya! Bonnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 Hugs and smoochies to you and dear Bill. Love you, my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.