I will be away from the forum for awhile to take care of some personal matters that have suddenly come up.
I got a message last night saying my former mother-in-law was in the hospital in ICU and not expected to make it. She's 79, and has been on dialysis for several years now. Her system simply can't take it anymore and they are shutting down.
I met Ellie in 1968 when I went "steady" with her son Bob. Ellie took me under her wing and has always been Mom even though my marriage to Bob ended in divorce. Her statement then was, "Don't you dare ever divorce me!"
It was difficult seeing her in the hospital...very frail and old. She's having difficulties breathing and I suspect she won't make it much longer.
I stood at her bedside and talked to her about the good times we've shared and how much I loved her. I know she heard me as she turned her head several times.
I just hope and pray God takes her swiftly now into His arms so she will no longer suffer.
>>>>>>>>>>and the other is my granddaughter Krystal's Dad (not my son) and step-mom who live in Utah are separating. (will probably end in divorce) Dad will stay in Lehi, Utah and stepmom will move to St George, Utah, this coming Sunday, with the 3-year old son who is not my grandson.
Krystal's Dad asked my husband and I if Krystal could move in with us and finish the school year here as well as spend the summer here, and possibly longer. His job is at night and basically there is no one there to watch her while he works.
My DH and I are driving up on the 21st to pick her up along with most of her belongings to move in with us. I will enroll her in the elementary school here and hope I can work out schedules for school and work schedules. It will be an emotional time for Krystal and thank goodness I have the 24th to 28th off for spring break.
I feel sooo sorry for Krystal. She's been through so much in her 10 years. My daughter and her Dad divorced and since then she's been relocated several times to different places and schools. In my heart I know her being here is the best solution and I have no problem if it turns out being permanent.
Take care everyone....
Teri