A Haven for Vee

Friday, May 29, 2009

Incommunicado

Thank you all for praying yesterday. My mother was in surgery for over eight hours and was in the recovery room for over three. I hope that, as we come to mind, you'll continue to pray; we're going to need lots of prayers.

About the "incommunicado." I've been thinking about stress a lot. Many of the stressing things are beyond my ability to change; however, I can and am changing my internet service provider and my telephone service. It is being cancelled today. My new provider will be up and at'em by June 3rd or 4th so I will catch you all on the flip side. There's one post in the can, but that's all until later.

Take care, Dear Ones...

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51 comments:

  1. Vee,
    I am so glad to hear that your mother came through her surgery well. No need to worry about posting, you have much more to do in caring for your mother and grandmother. I am holding you close in my prayers. May the blessings of peace that surpass all understanding guard you heart, mind, body, and emotion as you care for your loved ones. May you be cloaked with strength for service. May you find times to rest and refresh and refill.

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  2. You know my thoughts continue to be with you.

    Goooood! That you decided to deal with one stress, which you can! And perhaps the little Net holiday will be a very nice thing too. If you're off the grid, you can't feel you "should" be blogging. ,-)

    And... You know what's coming, don't you? ......... I already do snail mail to you. So I'm not "flummexed." :-)))

    Gentle hugs,
    'Aunt Amelia'

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  3. Continuing to pray for your Mother, grandmother and you, dear Vee.

    "The Lord bless you and keep you;The Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you;The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace."
    Numbers 6:24-26

    xoxo,
    Jennifer

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  4. Wish I could just pop up there and lend a hand. These things are so exhausting. Well, know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.

    ((hugs))

    Becky

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  5. My prayers will continue and we'll miss you but look forward to your return. Take care my friend and know you and yours are being thought of and prayed for :-)

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  6. I'll be thinking and praying for you and your family. Reduce all the stress you can and find a way to let off steam, if need be.

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  7. Vee, I'll be thinking of you and your mom .. .so glad she is on this side of the surgery. . now just to heal. .

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  8. Hi Vee, I'm playing catch up this morning. I'm glad your Mother's surgery went well. I'll be thinking of you and your Mom.

    Manuela

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  9. Hi Vee,
    Thanking the Lord that all went well with your mother's surgery! I will continue to pray for her healing, and for God to continue to strengthen you and John.So many times when faced with very stressing situations, I've had to remind myself "that this too shall pass."
    So looking forward to your return.
    Hugs,
    Sue

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  10. Oh, we will miss you but I know how if feels to need to get things in order! Take care! And get some rest!

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  11. I will definatly keep your Mum (and all of you) in my prayers. Hopefully she will have a speedy recovery from the surgery. :)
    Take care and God Bless!
    ((Hugs))
    Laura

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  12. Prayers your way.
    QMM

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  13. Prayers for your mother, grandmother and *you*, Vee! Ah stress ... I know it well! Kick out all the things that you can right now and focus only on the things you absolutely must do ... for others or for yourself. The rest will fall back into place when you're ready.
    God bless!
    xo,
    Lynda

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  14. Keeping you in our prayers! Remember to take it all to God, He is always willing to take our burdens if we ask!
    Blessings!

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  15. Continuing to keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

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  16. So good to hear your Mom made it through surgery ok, and I will surely be praying for her, and you, and your Nan every day, Vee.

    Take some time to do somehing that brings you joy while you are away from the computer -- a little break is good!

    {{{{Hugs}}}}

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  17. What a good time for a phone and internet break! I pray you'll be able to use it happily, caring for those who need you most right now. Know I'm still praying...

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  18. I am praying for your mom and here to say thank you for coming to visit when I was so busy! I appreciate you so much. I will miss you but at least I can catch up on the posts I missed while getting ready for summer school!

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  19. Good evening Vee, I am so glad your mother made it through the surgery. You must be exhausted! Try to rest when you can and take care of your self. I know full well what it's like traveling back and forth to the hospital. I will continue to keep all of you in my prayers.

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  20. Vee,
    I am so glad that you mom's surgery went well.

    Happy new Internet to you. See you this week.

    Karen

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  21. Hello dear Vee...
    You know your mother is in my thoughts and prayers, along with you during this stressful time. Remember to breathe....
    Love,
    Jan

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  22. Hi Vee,
    So glad that everything went well. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

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  23. Dear Vee,

    The Lord directed me here this morning and yes, I will pray for you and your mother. As you spoke of "abiding" I thought of these verses in Psalm 91: "He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, 'He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.'"

    Much love and prayers, Gwen

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  24. Hi Vee...when I am stressed out, I just tell God that he has much larger shoulders than I do and ask him to carry my burden. I tell you what, he must have some huge shoulders!!!

    Praying for continued recovery for your mother. Take time for yourself, too.

    Abide....I like that word, too.
    My favorite word is Faith.

    love ya,
    Becky

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  25. Glad your mom has had her surgery and is doing well. That certainly was a long time.
    I'm still sending up those prayers.
    Take care.

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  26. I will pray for you all. Have a great weekend...m.

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  27. You are always in my prayers.

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  28. Hi Vee, Beautiful post above...didn't see the "comment icon" to leave one there.

    Hoping and praying that you mom is recovering well! Praying for you and your family as well! ~big hugs, Rhonda :)

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  29. Vee, Glad to hear that your mom came through her surgery. You take the time needed and put your energy into taking care of her and your family. We'll be "abiding" in prayers and well wishes for you and yours. May the Lord shine his face upon your family for healing, strength, perseverance, comfort, and most of all - Love. Blessings...

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  30. Vee, I hope your mother is recovering well. She had a very long surgery! I know that this probably has taken alot out of you and that stress is probably a companion right now, even if you don't wish it so. Someday, when you are back online, I will share my mother's story with you. It is encouraging and similar --- if it would bless you (and I think it will) I would be happy to share.

    Love
    LaTeaDah

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  31. Just stopping in to let you know I have been thinking of you and I will keep your mother and grandmother in my prayers.
    I tried to leave a comment when this post first came out, but when I went to push the Publish Comment button it wasn't there. That has been happening on and off for a week. Don't know what the problem is, but today I checked for the button before I started typing.

    Hope all is well for you and your family.

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  32. Thinking of you and yours Vee, you are in my thoughts and prayers, hugs Margie.

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  33. Hi Vee, Just wanted you to know I'm thinking about you. I hope your mother is doing well. All of you remain in my prayers.

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  34. Standing with you in prayr Vee concerning your mom. Hope she's doing better today.

    We'll see ya when we see ya!!

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  35. Standing with you in prayr Vee concerning your mom. Hope she's doing better today.

    We'll see ya when we see ya!!

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  36. You know that our prayers will continue for you all, dear Vee! Hope all is still well
    Sandi

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  37. Praying for you and your mother, Vee!
    Take care.

    Melissa

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  38. I was wondering where Vee went. I have been blog breaking too. Praying for you and your mom and her health. Stop and smell your roses dear one. Mine are in full swing, and sis is on her way! Wooohooo!

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  39. Hi Vee - just discovered you while wandering around the blogosphere meeting new blogging friends. You have such a beautiful blog . . . and prayers for your family abound through your blogging community! It's good to take a break once in a while, so hopefull this little rest will do you good! nina @ mamas*little*treasures

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  40. Thinking of you and hoping all is going well with you and yours. . .blessings to all!

    LaTeaDah

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  41. Hi Darlin'....sorry I'm so behind. I do hope all is well with your Mom...I will for sure keep her in my prayers.

    Hugs,
    Robin

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  42. Hi Vee -

    Just checking in. I hope your mother is okay. Take care and hang in there. Abide indeed.

    A big hug,
    xox Terri

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  43. Vee, We'll be keeping you and your family in our prayers. Hope your mom is recovering nicely. Please remember to take care of yourself, too!

    Sending love and hugs,
    Shari

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  44. Hi Vee,
    Just checking to see how you are doing, and how the loved ones are doing. I have been thinking of you and praying for all.
    Blessings,
    Sue

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  46. I have missed you Vee, while I have been away with my daughter, so I didn't know about your Mum, or that Gran was in hospital. I do hope they are both making excellent progress, and I am SO thankful that you have John there beside you. I am back now and will be around! (PS the followers thing is doing weird things to my blog and i can't get hold of anyone at blogger to sort it. Sigh.

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  47. Vee,
    I was thinking about you this morning and wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

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  48. Hi Vee,
    My goodness, I cryed along with you as I was reading your post about your Mom and Grandma. You take all the time you need to care for these lovely ladies. Please let us know how they are from time to time.
    Until you post again I will be thinking of you and your family.
    Elizabeth

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