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Well, my mom is still in the hospital, but she's stable now and my dad is with her. I cracked a bit today when Dave got home. I'm amazingly homesick, and I wish I could be home to make my family laugh, which is what I do in moments like this. But she's doing much better, and I'm thankful for that.
Thanks to everyone for your kind words and prayers.
Another (minor, yet without today's other events it would have been major) disappointing thing I found out today was that I won't be able to attend the World Cup in Marquette in October. I thought I could manage a free flight out there, but in true Christine style, I waited too long and my return date is unavailable. The next flight I can take home is two days later than I wanted, and I can't take off work that long. I could pay for a ticket, but it costs too much. I'm really sad about it, because I was really looking forward to going there and meeting up with old friends and watching some good skating. Then again, my mother's condition puts it all in perspective. But I'm still bummed!
Posted by Yano at September 23, 2003 07:47 PMyou know i'll continue to keep mama yano in my thoughts. keep us updated.
Posted by: monique(butta) on September 23, 2003 08:53 PMglad your mom is stable and doing better!! did you get a chance to call her?
Hey Tin tin......:)
I just found out about your mom tonight. I'm so happy she is doing better. I'm gonna try to get to the hospital sometime today, but with work an all, it's kinda tough. I'll try to talk to your dad and find out more info. I'll let you know if I find anything new. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your familia.
Maui, Jane, and Jilly Bean
Posted by: Maui on September 24, 2003 12:02 AMchristine i just read your blogs right now. your mom and the rest of the family are in my thoughts and prayers. i hope all's well at your end.
Posted by: Lea on September 24, 2003 12:03 AMShe's okay, that's great news. Do not think that you being in another time zone doesn't mean that she doesn't know how much you love her.
We're going to keep sending you and your family positive thoughts.
Posted by: Mona on September 24, 2003 12:08 AMI just got a chance to look at your blog myself. You know you and your family are always in my prayers, and had I know about this earlier, I certainly would have said something. I know it isn't really a happy day, but isn't it your one month anniversary, also? I hope that part of the day was nice, at least. If you need anything, don't ever hesitate to ask.
Love ya, buttercup.
Posted by: Tex on September 24, 2003 12:17 AMrelatively new reader... nevertheless, your mom and your family are in my prayers... keep your head up.
Posted by: chris on September 24, 2003 08:58 AMHi Christine, glad your mom's doing better. I hope she'll be well enough to go home soon. We're all thinking about you!
And I'm just gonna call up the ISU right now and tell them to cancel Marquette. No one could stand to skate without you there! Still hoping a miracle happens...
Posted by: Noelle on September 24, 2003 09:22 AMBummer about the Marquette trip, but, now you have the free ticket to fly home for a long weekend if you want to.
I'm glad your mom is doing better. We'll be thinking about you.
Posted by: Trisha on September 24, 2003 02:49 PMYou're in my prayers, too. I hope things look up for you *big texas-sized hugs*
Posted by: Erina on September 24, 2003 05:46 PMThanks, everyone. You all are so wonderful, I'm lucky to have such awesome readers as you all!
And OMG! Maui's reading my blog! I've hit the big time! Thanks Maui, you rock!
Posted by: Yano on September 24, 2003 06:17 PMMaui doesn't read my blog. i'm still at the bottom of the barrel.
i'm glad your mommy is doing better, Christine. your support circle just keeps on growing!
Posted by: Kathy on September 25, 2003 06:30 AMChristine, I'm sorry to hear your mom is in the hospital - I'll send some positive thoughts & prayers her way. Also I understand the homesickness thing too... I had it bad when I was first living away from home. You'll get through it but it is tough.
Posted by: linda j. on September 26, 2003 01:44 PMI'm so glad your Mom is doing better. I will continue to keep her in my prayers. HUGS!!! And don't worry about Marquette, I can't go either so I will expect to see you on the cyber score board and chat!;) Hang in there tomorrow is another day and I'm sure it will be better than this one.
Posted by: Prideygirl on September 27, 2003 04:44 PM
