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Please keep my mom in your thoughts.
I got a call early this morning, and after searching for my phone, I found out it was from my cousin Mel. I know that she would NEVER call me that early in the morning unless it was for good reason, and my stomach fell. I had a pretty good idea of why.
I checked the message, and all she said was to call her back as soon as I got the message. The tone of her voice was enough for me.
When I called her back she had told me that they had taken my mom to the hospital earlier that morning. My sister was there with her, so I talked to her for a bit. It turns out that my mom had problems breathing and my dad had called the paramedics. She was at the hospital and stabilized, and my sister would call me with updates.
It doesn't really help me much. I want to BE there, but I can't. One of the reasons I was so reluctant to move to California was that I couldn't be there for my family when they needed me, especially in times like this. (For those of you who don't know, my mom has been battling cancer for a while now) If I wanted to go home, it would take me more than four hours.
All I want to do right now is clap my heels together and say 'There's no place like home' and magically transport myself to my mom, but I can't. I'm left to worry here, thousands of miles away.
So if you can, keep my mom in your prayers, or send your positive thoughts her way, and to the way of my family in Chicago. That's what I'll be doing all day today.
Posted by Yano at September 23, 2003 06:28 AMOh, Christine.
{{{BIG HUGS}}}
This has gotta be hard. Just know there is a lot of love and support being sent you and your mom's way!
Posted by: Noelle on September 23, 2003 09:00 AMi'm praying for your mom, Christine! *hug*
Posted by: Kathy on September 23, 2003 09:14 AMChristine,
hugs and prayers for you and your mom and family; I know how hard it is to be so far away.
mel called me this morning, too. don't worry, sweetie...everything will be ok. my prayers are with you & all the family.
*kiss*
Posted by: Chariya on September 23, 2003 10:14 AMMy thoughts and prayers are with you, your mom and your family, Christine!
Posted by: Joanna on September 23, 2003 11:06 AMMy thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God watch over your mom and bless her.
Posted by: Rick Escobar on September 23, 2003 05:28 PMhey kiss-tine. i hope you're ok... don't worry about fata. i won't leave her alone. :)
Posted by: bumblebootie on September 23, 2003 05:31 PMYou have my prayers, you take care too k!
Posted by: Peter on September 23, 2003 05:49 PM
It is difficult to be so far away.
My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family.
Aww Christine- Hang in there girl, sending all my positive thoughts and prayers to you and your family!!
Posted by: Jen on September 23, 2003 07:30 PM*positive thoughts and prayers to the Feliciano Clan*
Take Care, Christine.
Posted by: April on September 23, 2003 07:37 PMI hope your Mom recovers soon and returns home, Christine. My family is 14 hours' flight away. I can relate to the distance part.
Posted by: sonia on September 23, 2003 08:27 PMChristine ,,,,,, 'member that God is watching over your mom and family ,,,, keep up the good spirit ,,,,, My prayers are with you girl!!!
Posted by: LuPeS on September 23, 2003 09:36 PMChristine, I hope your mother is doing better. I will definitely keep her in my prayers.
Posted by: Soo on September 24, 2003 06:18 AMChristine....I hope everything turns out for the best. I'm sending you big hugs all the way from Cleveland!
*big hugs*
Posted by: jennie on September 24, 2003 11:25 AMYour family will be in my prayers.
Wishes for the best ***
Posted by: Nav on September 24, 2003 02:39 PMOh Yano, I'm so sorry I'm late! Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your mother. Hang in there honey! Big hug!!
Posted by: Prideygirl on September 27, 2003 04:38 PMChristine,
Sorry for the belated message. It is difficult being so far from your mother during her illness. I lost both my parents in the last few years so I empathize with your situation and your worries about your mother.
My thoughts are with you, your Mother and your family.
