Thanksgiving Day has now passed and the house has quieted. However, we continue to be grateful for the 3 full days we all spent together. We have spent time together talking, crying, sharing memories, and laughing.
We are all learning how to feed mom, give her her medication, and change her bandages. Mom has been very gracious to all of us and accepting of all our mistakes. She also continues to keep us laughing with her wit and determination amidst the pain.
Mom has loved every minute with her grandsons. She has shared special moments with them all. One highlight for her was watching her littlest grandsons take a bath. By the end Grandma Dawn was soaked!!!
It was also extremely special and helpful to have the space created by the new addition. Mom was able to be a part of everything (short of the Wii games going on in the other room) we did. We spent two of the evenings together playing charades. With the extra space all 16 of us could be in one place with Mom relaxing in her chair. The space also makes it possible to keep all of her things in one place. So, she too was able to guess by typing things into her voice machine. we are so very grateful for the time, money, and labor that was given to make this addition possible.
You are invited to join us at our open house to see this new addition to the parsonage. You will have opportunity to tour the completed rooms and celebrate the great work of the contractor, workers and many volunteers. This will be Sunday, December 21 from 1-4 pm, with a house blessing at 4:00 pm. We would be honored if you would join us!
2 comments:
I appreciate this Blog. Several Oakwood friends ask about Dawn and pray for her, so I'll be able to share news with them also. penny
I had prepared a note but was unable to "send" so as you suggeseted I contacted my grandson and I think I can now rewrite and send.
It was a joy to be able to read Dawn's account of the Communion service - we could almost feel that we too were able to celebrate the Lord's Supper with you as she reported it to us.
It was also fun to see some of your pictures with Dawn - we know you have gone thru much together and we hear how friends and family have shared these difficult but sometimes enjoyable times together. We are enjoying your BLOG and will keep following it as we continue to keep the VanEssen family in our daily prayers. You have very special memories in our lives and thank our God for what you mean to us.
Love,Dob and Gay
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