This morning, I took Jo, Anna and my mom to the airport. Jo and Anna are headed to Texas for 10 days and my mom is headed home for good. When Jo comes home from Texas, her mom will come with her for the summer.
My mom was here with us for over 6 months and for that we will be forever indebted. The first 3 of those months, she lived in the upstairs bedroom at our previous home, taking care of Anna who also had a bedroom upstairs.
Then came the move. We were 95% moved and unpacked in 8 days. My mom is an organizer and her persistence got the job done fast and got us back to a peaceful state of being in a tremendous hurry.
For 6 months, my mom gave and gave and gave. She watched Anna every time Jo went to the doctor, she took Anna with her to Minnesota when we went to the NIH, she got Anna on an awesome schedule and I never once heard her complain about anything we needed her to do. Mother Theresa would have been proud!
In 6 months, my mom and I may have spent more time together than we did in the past 20 years. It was sad to see her go this morning, but the Minnesota summer awaits and if you have never been to the lakes of Minnesota during the summer, you have really missed out.
Thanks for everything mom! I love you.
9 comments:
Thanks, Meema...
From us, too!!
Love,
Evonne, Ron, Megan and Molly Thomas
Pittsburgh, PA
ethomas1@adelphia.net
Tim -
What a beautiful tribute to your Mom - and it must mean a lot for her to hear you say those words of praise on such a public forum.
The strength Anna has already been shown from watching Jo and both her two grandmothers is such a wonderful example of what it means to be a "real" woman - she will have the best of role models to learn from as she grows up.
I send you three my heartfelt wishes for the best of everything. But I know that you have already been blessed by being surrounded with such a loving family.
Take Care....rms
tim,its times like these when we stick togeather,my moms favorite saying,was what goes around comes around and this is so true,your mom was there for you and you will be there for her when you are needed,your a wondeful son and husband and father,and i really love you keeping us informed,give jo my love and give beautiful anna a big kiss for me,continued prayers from pgh,love countrycarol
I think that it is awesome that your mom was able to do that for you all! It is wonderful, just like she is.
Paula
Timothy
You are so precious and as a Mom with adult children, reading this brings tears to my eyes. We always wonder if we are doing the right things for you as children. It's a constant hit a miss. I have found that my "babies" remember so many precious things I did for them as children and they really do appreciate them. You too will get these gifts of memories and words from Anna. It may not be until her adult years as in my case, but this is the reward we get back as parents. Knowing you are happy and loved plus seeing that you are an awesome father and husband gives your Mom great love and peace in her heart. You, Jo and Anna are always in our prayers.
Sincerely, Theresa Cowger
Hey.
Finally caught up with your news Jo. What a year and what a journey you've all had! Just saying hi and, well, just keep on getting better and better xx
Linda (London)
Just got word of your battle, Jo. You have a beautiful baby and keep up the fight. You are an inspiration to all!
Lisa,
former Hardwood Shiner
dancncowgirl@hotmail.com
P.S. If you are ever at MD Anderson again, please don't hesitate to e-mail me--I live in the Houston area now, and would love to help out in any way.
Jo & Tim,
I am a dancer that has had the privilege of taking lessons from you while you were in Salina, Ks. I subscribed to your Dance Link when you had it. I teach dance in Topeka. I was so sorry to hear all you and your family have been going through. I have been keeping up with your progess through your web site. I thank you so much for keeping us all informed. I just wanted to let you know that I have taught your dance "This little light" ....and shared with my dancers your story. I feel we are sending our prayers and thoughts to you each time we dance it. Bless you both and your family. I love the pictures of Anna!
Denna Yockey
Topeka, KS
Hey Meema -
Do you still visit our site? The triplets miss you! I am so glad you were able to spend so much time with Jo, Tim and Anna! I hope you enjoy the MN summer ... they are awesome! 57,000 -- now that's truly awesome! Take care! Love and kisses, B-D-Z-K-A and M!
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