Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Life has thrown me a curve ball.....


Hi blogging friends,

As I type this, I have just returned from hospital having stayed there for 2 days with a family member whilst they had many tests.  They have been admitted and will require surgery but the end result at this stage is unknown.  My heart is heavy and I have had no sleep for those 2 days.   I shall be back at hospital in the morning and what will happen from there is a case of waiting further results.  I hope to continue blogging my cards when I can but it will be sporadic.  I have four cards to share but haven't had time to write up my blog posts for them.

Please bear with me.  My posts will not be filled with hospital details and detailed information about my family member but will be related to my cardmaking which will be my escape from this nightmare - but I shall be very constrained time-wise and may not be able to visit blogs as much as I would love to or respond to emails.  As I am the Primary Care Giver, I must concentrate on family for now and do the simple things like keep washing done and up-to-date and keeping other family members informed along this difficult journey. 

It is hard to believe that only a short time ago, my little world was a happy place - and now it has been turned upside down.  I am very fortunate to have wonderful neighbours in my street and have great support from other family members and my friends plus our Church and an awesome husband who is an incredible tower of support.

Thanks for listening and hopefully I shall get to post something soon!

((hugs)) 
Jocelyn

20 comments:

Laura lok said...

Hang in there. Strength and prayers headed your way

Baukje said...

So very sorry to hear your news Jocelyn, my heart goes out to you and I'll be keeping you in my thoughts.
((((((((((Hugs))))))))))Baukje

Anonymous said...

Oh Jocelyn, I am so very sorry to hear this. I shall be thinking of you and your relative and hope everything turns out well. Take care.
xxx

jimlynn said...

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family member. Please remember to take care of yourself too!
Hugs, Lynn

Anonymous said...

hi jocelyn; i'm sorry to hear about your situation. take care of yourself; you'll need your rest for yourself and for everyone.
hugs, linda

Merry said...

Jocelyn...huge hugs sent to you and your family. Glad to hear you have support of neighbours and family. Take care.

Jean McKenzie said...

Oh Jocelyn, I am so very sorry to read this news. I do hope the surgery goes well and brings happier results. Yes our lives can be turned upside down in a matter of moments. My thoughts are with you and your family member and I hope they can help to give you the strength you need to carry on.

Robyn said...

Thinking of you Jo Bear!!

Jackie said...

Thinking of you and your family Jocelyn and I hope all turns out well. Family always comes first and I am sure that all bloggers understand this.....Hugs
Jackie xx

Elizabeth Allan said...

Sending you love and prayers....

nwilliams6 said...

I am so sorry to hear your news! Health issues seem to drain us more than others. My MIL is in the same boat, and it is so hard to even think about - takes your breath away when the thought surfaces. Hugz and prayers!!!

Julie said...

Adding you and your family to my prayers Joycelyn! Sending you a cyber {{HUG}}

Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards said...

Hi there little Jobear, praying for you as I type that the LORD will be your strength and stay, and guide and keep you through each day. I pray for your dear one, may His healing comforting strengthening touch also be there especially for them, and may caring wise nurses and doctors guide in the right treatment. Lots of hugs dear Jobear and wish I was there to give a helping hand - but I will pray! May God give your His peace and at such a time, with much love love Shaz in oz.x

Anita said...

I'm so sorry to hear about your situation Jocelyn. I will keep you in my heart and prayers.

Anonymous said...

Thinking of you and your family member! Hugs, Silke

Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards said...

Hi there Jobear, been thinking of you so much and praying heaps - you might like to pop over to my blog when you have time as you have ta dah! drumroll please!

Oh - well wont spoil it but here is the link and you sill see there love and praying for you Shaz.xx

http://calligraphycards-shazinoz.blogspot.com.au/2012/02/candy-draw-thanks-so-much-to-all-my.html

Sudha said...

I m so sorry to hear about ur situation dear. Not to worry, everything will be alright soon.

Hugs
Sudha
sudha-kalra.blogspot.com

Sam said...

Oh Jocelyn,

I am so saddened to read this message! I hope that your family member is doing ok, and that you are being looked after too.

Please know that you are in my thoughts.

With hugs and best wishes,
Sam.

Denise Marzec said...

{{{Jocelyn}}} You're in my thoughts and prayers. Whatever is going on, I hope everything goes as smooth as possible.

Sarah said...

Sending you (((hugs))) Jocelyn. I have only just seen this but wanted to let you know that I'm thinking of you and that I hope things are going in the right direction.
Sarah xx