A Visit with Mother

Guest writer: Beth Littlejohn I have been forbidden to talk about health. So I will risk getting fussed at and say that the patient is getting better every day. Today, Tuesday, I am sitting with Mother and Daddy getting ready to listen to a singing at the rehab facility. The group is called the Mountain…

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A Day with Daddy

Guest writer:  Beth Littlejohn As mother is in rehab and Daddy is home alone, my sister, Donna, and I are sharing duties to help Daddy keep the house going. Nothing stops just because one of the partners is “layed up”.  Today was new car tag day.  This ordeal began last night.  Daddy was in a…

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Sights and Sounds of the Country from a City Prospective

Guest writer: Beth Littlejohn As I visit and help out here at my parent’s home I am drawn to a morning walk down the dirt road in front of their house. While I am working as a school teacher, in Covington, GA, I don’t have the time, or should I say take the time, for…

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Childhood Memories of Spring, Swings, and Sweet Shrub

Patient update:  Thanks to those who have sent cards, sent food to the house, and spent time visiting!  I know Mother and Daddy appreciate your thoughts and attention so very much.  I visited with Mother for a while today. I took the computer and she tried to write a post but just could not do…

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Update on Aunt Bill

Guest writer:  Beth Littlejohn It is early Saturday morning and as I prepare to go to the Windy Knoll I think you faithful readers need an update. Yesterday Mother was released from the hospital. I count that as grand news!  Her surgery went well and the healing process has so far gone well. But she…

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Not a Good Day but Blessings to Count

Thank you so much for your prayers and phone calls and text messages. They mean so much to Mother  and to those of us helping in so many ways. Now for the news. Mother was told today that she must go to a rehab facility for a while. How long? I really can’t say as…

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Storms Come to Conyers

Guest writer Beth Littlejohn Patient update:  Aunt Bill is doing well!  I am so proud of her.  Donna sent me a video of her taking her first four steps. The pain seems some what controlled and her progress is good. I look forward to her getting back home soon. I know the kitties and my…

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Strawberries, Luscious Strawberries May 2000

Guest writer: Russ Austin. Anyone who has had hip replacement surgery or any type of major surgery will understand the second day can be one of the worse days with pain and learning to walk again. But all is well with Mrs. Crumly, well except the pain. Please continue to lift her up in prayer.…

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‘Twas the Night Before Surgery

Guest writer: Beth Littlejohn, the youngest daughter Well, it was the night before surgery and a storm was brewing, headed toward the Windy Knoll. The neighbors came to share the basement. We had a nice visit, but it was late when they deemed it time to try to go home. No storm yet. Mother and…

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