Sometimes life is a stitch and sometimes it needs stitches. It’s one of those times. You see, I grew up with a mother who suffers from mental illness – 40 years of it, so far. When she’s on her medication all seems well, but when she’s off, watch out! She’s off right now and I know she doesn’t have the insight to help herself, so I pray that I’m able to manage by long distance. She was supposed to move near me last year, but changed her mind. I was very disappointed as I know her life needs stitches from time to time and it was going to be difficult and complicated if she didn’t come. I just didn’t think it would happen so soon. Wish me luck. My mom was the one who taught me to knit in Brownies when I was six. That’s a nice memory.
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19 responses to “Life needs stitches”
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Sorry to hear about your Mom, Li. Extra prayers are with you and her… Love
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I’m so sorry you have to go through this. But how lucky your mom is to have a daughter like you! I’m glad you have happy memories. She gave you a real gift (besides the obvious – LIfe!).
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So sorry to hear about your mom! Hang in there.
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Thinking of you right now too Li.
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Hold on to those precious memories. You, your mom and the rest of your family are in my thoughts and prayers … and stitches.
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Nothing worse than being far away from those we love when they need us the most. You both are in my thoughts. Maybe a knitted shawl would help your mom a bit? ;o)
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My mom also suffers from a mental illness and there have been some really rocky times. We also make it through, though; I know you guys will too.
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Li – Wishing you strength and a little extra positive energy to make it through these trying times
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I’m sorry to hear about your mom’s illness. It’s enough of a struggle to have to deal with that at all, much less long distance. Wishing you luck, and sending some good thoughts as well.
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My thoughts are with you.
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Sorry to hear about your mom’s illness and all that you are having to deal with right now. I hope everything works out for the best for all concerned.
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Prayers are with you. May you find light in her tunnel for yourself.
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Li…You are not alone. My prayers are with you and me as I am the one closer and have done the best that I can do being a working mother and having 3 jobs ( actually make that 4 ..being a Mom is a full time job) I am in need of some “stitches” myself lately but that will have to wait untill we can get Mom back on track. Love you…… your little sister
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My mom also suffers from mental illness. It is not easy. I hope things get better for everyone real soon!
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Oh, Li. I am sending some good thoughts for strength. For you. I know you will need them. I have a dear Aunt with the same story. Meds, great life. No meds, challenging life. And there is always a time when she decides she is “cured” and doesn’t need the meds anymore, despite being a smart woman and “knowing” the contrary.
It is hard.
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Hi Li. If you come to Connecticut we can visit. Tell Mom to make arroz con pollo and I will be there. Put your worry and fear in God’s hands.
Love and prayers, Rosie
PS: Is Mars still in retrograde or WHAT!!!!! The teenagers are driving me nuts here.LikeLike
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Many well wishes to you and to your mom. Mental illiness is such an amazing thing to deal with, my family deals with it as well. good thoughs to you ~
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Hang in there, Liz!
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I think the hardest thing has to be being the mom to a mom who is not well. Prayers of comfort for you, Li, and for healing to your mom.
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