There's no place like HOME

[jenepherre]

::content but exhausted sigh::

Made it home safe and sound (well, safe anyway.. hehe) late last night after an almost-too-long and yet not-quite-long-enough visit with my brother and his family in Virginia. I was sick most of the time I was there, but that quickly became a minor worry as my Mother got much sicker... we had to take her to the emergency room (the damned urgent care clinics out there refused to see her because she has Medicare ::angry grimace::). Diagnosis was COPD with possible pneumonia. She's doing some better now (much better stress-wise now that we're home, of course, so hopefully that will help her recovery), and she saw her own doctor this morning, got some different antibiotics, and he confirmed that she is slowing improving. So that's a relief. But it's pretty damn scary when your Mother tells you that she'd rather die than keep feeling the way she does.

Had a great time despite the health issues though. Saw some fantastic places, and took... not sure... somewhere around 500 pictures. Almost 200 of those were taken at Falling Water in southwest Pennsylvania. Incredible place. Gorgeous and just... amazing. Truly impressive. Planning to set up a gallery on one of my sites specifically for all the photos I've taken on this trip, and will share the link once it's up.

I've only scanned through my email for the past several days, but I did notice a number of birthday wishes - you guys are awesome! Thanks! I'll do my best to respond to each one personally, but I have to read them all first! :-)

Anyway... just wanted to check in and let you all know I got home okay. More later.

Hugs to all,
Jen

Comments

[darksylvia.livejournal.com]

Ack! A very mixed trip. I'm glad there was fun to be had around all the health problems.

[jenepherre.livejournal.com]

The trip was totally worth it, for me anyway. Mom is saying that anyone who wants to see her is going to have to come here to visit, because she ain't doing any more traveling. Poor Mom. Can't really blame her. She is 75 years old.

Thanks for doing the GRL memberships while I was gone. It was so nice not to have to worry about that. Haven't seen any come in today, but I'll go back to doing them now - unless you fell in love with the job and want it all to yourself! haha Yes, kidding.

[darksylvia.livejournal.com]

Sure! It was no problem. I only had to reject two people and at least one of them had actually made a post in her journal so I explained to her that we'd love to have her when she turned 18.

You sure were right about people not reading the freaking directions!

I didn't mind it, actually. I'll do it for you any time. Also, I wanted to ask you--is it okay if I tag the fic by authors, or do you want me to leave the tags alone? :D

[jenepherre.livejournal.com]

Tag away! I'd really like to see some method of organizing the stories by author, and tagging would be a great way to do that. I love what you've done with the memories and everything so far, so I'll leave those decisions in your capable hands.

[lorelei633.livejournal.com]

Welcome back! I enjoyed seeing the pics you posted and I'm glad you enjoyed Virginia.

Thinking good thoughts for your Mom and wishing her a speedy recovery. *hugs*

[araxii.livejournal.com]

Hi, I stumbled upon your journal. My mother also has COPD.
I am glad your mother is feeling better. I truly hate the disease.

Anyway, hello. =)