Maryland Friends

Dad left for the Faroe Islands on Friday. He called me while he was on his way to the airport and said that he almost canceled going on his trip. Mom was flying around the house tearing things apart looking for a neck pillow for him to take, which he did not want or need. Then she was talking to Aunt Helen on the phone, and Aunt Helen fell, so Mom was trying to contact 911 in Rochester, NY. Without success, she then tried calling Uncle Kevin and then Aunt Nancy. Since she could not contact either of them, she then called Jeff. So, while I was in class I got a phone call from Jeff and then my Mom. I then woke Elisabeth up to go and check on Mom. Meanwhile, Dad was trying to gather all of his things for his trip and get to the airport. Needless to say, it was a confusing and hectic morning for them.

Elisabeth stayed with Mom all day and then Cricket Barrazotto came to Florence to stay with Mom for the weekend. She is wonderful and a great blessing. We are so thankful that she is going to stay with Mom and Elisabeth while Dad is gone.

Tomorrow, Auntie A (Allison Gault, mom's college roommate) is coming to stay during the week. Another huge blessing. Mom will have so much fun with Cricket and Auntie A. Lately, she has been frusturated with Dad and how he is trying to protect her. I do not think she realizes that she is still in the healing process, and it will take time.

Please continue to pray for Mom and her recovery because her personality has changed. She still is not sleeping a lot because she only sleeps for about three hours a night. Please also pray for Dad while he is away. He does not like being away from Mom, and he also needs to sleep and rest. Please pray that even while he is in the Faroe Islands and busy with work that there will be time for him to rest.