Whats new?
In our world, there's always a lot of new exciting things happening! We are in the midst of starting to put the house together (ie. reorganize, clean, paint, garden, etc...). It's that time where we are all collectively ready to get this house on the market. Hopefully within the month we will be ready. There is massive amounts of work to be had but who knows I'm sure we can manage. Thought I would put it out there that if you wanted to help or knew anyone that could be of service, please don't hesitate to let us know.
As for whats next... We'll see when we get there. Whether it be everyone going their separate ways or helping out mom. It's been great being together and learning to live under the same roof.
That's all I got for now,
Emma
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
What a beautiful february day...
Just a quick update.
My mom is starting pool therapy at a place in cheviot hills called CompletePT. She's excited because she thinks it will really help. Went to see Dr. Eberly her doctor who did her leg surgery last year and he was feeling like she was doing great and progressing well. She doesn't seem to agree but she doesn't doubt him.
In other news: NEW CAR. We got money from the insurance and always are looking for extra help. We want an inexpensive and reliable car that does not require maintenance like the volvo did. My mom is open to anything really as long as we don't have to put money into it. Any ideas? Any donations, thoughts, recommendations, would be helpful.
Hope you are smiling today!
Monday, November 15, 2010
Winter time is upon us
How is everyone doing?
Life seems to be moving along. Alice, Jack and I (Emma) are all living together under the same roof with our amazing mother. I think, I could be wrong, that is a great experience for us all to finally have some bonding.
My mom is doing really well. Her therapies at Rancho Los Amigos has began to dissipate, which is good and bad. It's bad because my mom won't get the hands on treatment she deserves. The good news is that to some extent, this shows that she has made strong progress and now has the tools necessary to continue her treatment on her own. We'll see. She is still doing her acupuncture and her stroke support group and doing whatever else she does. The three sister trio made an adventure towards Ojai last week but never actually made it. But I think fun was had by all. They brought me home amazing cake so I have only good things to say about it.
Aside from that, not much else to report. Life is good and I am so lucky we have such a supportive and loving family and support system. Some people never experience it. I'll try to write more often.
Until next time...
Love,
Emma
Life seems to be moving along. Alice, Jack and I (Emma) are all living together under the same roof with our amazing mother. I think, I could be wrong, that is a great experience for us all to finally have some bonding.
My mom is doing really well. Her therapies at Rancho Los Amigos has began to dissipate, which is good and bad. It's bad because my mom won't get the hands on treatment she deserves. The good news is that to some extent, this shows that she has made strong progress and now has the tools necessary to continue her treatment on her own. We'll see. She is still doing her acupuncture and her stroke support group and doing whatever else she does. The three sister trio made an adventure towards Ojai last week but never actually made it. But I think fun was had by all. They brought me home amazing cake so I have only good things to say about it.
Aside from that, not much else to report. Life is good and I am so lucky we have such a supportive and loving family and support system. Some people never experience it. I'll try to write more often.
Until next time...
Love,
Emma
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Hey guys. I've been slacking.
My mom had pretty major leg surgery a month ago or so... it was something to do with the tendons being moved around or "released." I don't know the ligistics but I do know that she was in a significant amount of pain and had to been bed ridden for two weeks. You know Lora and she does not like to sit still for the life of her. We hung out together and I slept with her for those two weeks and helped her get around or get whatever she needed. It honestly was not a time I'd ever like for her to re-live. Ever. She still has a hard cast on from her knee down but manages to get around just fine. The cast should be on for another month or so.
Also, we (my dad mostly) have been trying to get in contact with Ram Das to get my mom out to Hawaii for one of her workshops or retreats. He finally responded to my dad's inquiry recently and he told my mom to watch one of his movies called "Fierce Grace" which is all about his life living with a stroke in a spiritual perspective. I watched it and loved it and was very moved by how much strength people have. I am constantly moved by how well people can adapt and accept where they are at. It was empowering. The next step is to see if she can get out to Hawaii soon. We'll see.
The summer is fast approaching and hopefully my mom is on the mend with her leg. She is a fighter and doesn't seem to ever stop, which is great. I'll keep you posted on the latest.
In other news, jack is traveling around asia for the next few months and has been keeping a blog. If you are at all interested, go check it out: www.iamwhiteguy.blogspot.com.
That's all I got for now. Hope it was informative at the very least.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
A New Year: 2010
I haven't updated in forever. I always say that but it has been since this summer! I am so sorry.
Anyway, like usual, lots is going on.
Jack got back from Rome and Alice got back from New York in December. We had a very lovely Christmas with Mema and Grandpaul coming out here for 5 days. It's been great to have everyone home, although my mom mentioned to me that we were doing just fine on our own. :)
Prior to Alice returning, we were plagued with termites and a water leak in her bathroom. We had to undergo a bathroom remodel and now she has a new shower! Yay! Also, my mom's car is breaking down. It has just been a mess trying to keep the car alive with way too much money put into the car, to now have the transmission failing... Oh well. So a new car is in the horizion, sooner than later. Just think about that if you know anyone that wants to help us in the hard time. It's a new year and we are all optimistic.
My mom is doing well... her regular routine of stroke support group, seeing movies with friends, acupuncture, going to her therapies, and cleaning up after me. I tell her not to but she tells me no one will do it if she doesn't. She's the best.
I also received many additional cd's that my cousin Molly made for my mom as a sort of fundrasing thing. If you want one or know someone who does, please call. 310 849 9892.
Love and joy for this new year!
Emma
Anyway, like usual, lots is going on.
Jack got back from Rome and Alice got back from New York in December. We had a very lovely Christmas with Mema and Grandpaul coming out here for 5 days. It's been great to have everyone home, although my mom mentioned to me that we were doing just fine on our own. :)
Prior to Alice returning, we were plagued with termites and a water leak in her bathroom. We had to undergo a bathroom remodel and now she has a new shower! Yay! Also, my mom's car is breaking down. It has just been a mess trying to keep the car alive with way too much money put into the car, to now have the transmission failing... Oh well. So a new car is in the horizion, sooner than later. Just think about that if you know anyone that wants to help us in the hard time. It's a new year and we are all optimistic.
My mom is doing well... her regular routine of stroke support group, seeing movies with friends, acupuncture, going to her therapies, and cleaning up after me. I tell her not to but she tells me no one will do it if she doesn't. She's the best.
I also received many additional cd's that my cousin Molly made for my mom as a sort of fundrasing thing. If you want one or know someone who does, please call. 310 849 9892.
Love and joy for this new year!
Emma
Friday, August 14, 2009
Happy summer all!
What's new?
I'll tell you what's new. My mom is trucking along... slowly but surely. It was her birthday on July 30th, and we all (alice, emma and lo) made it out to Michigan for a week in paradise. Alice had just gotten back a day prior from her European escapade. Jack met alice in barcelona and they went to Mallorca and stayed with my dad's god daughter. Then they went back to Paris and Alice came home. Jack got a mohawk in Berlin. It's comical how only my brother could pull off the mohawk and still be respected. Not everyone can say that. We've been video chatting with him in Paris and my mom always tries to turn the camera to me. He doesn't enjoy when mom tries to end the conversation short because she doesn't want to keep him or when I try to flex my guns in the chat. He tells me that he doesn't care about my muscles.
Life's precious. For now, we are not moving due to generous loving human beings who are helping out. That doesn't mean we are all clear on the bills and such, but it looks like we are situated for a bit. Any support you can contribute for my mother is ALWAYS very appreciated and welcome.
With abundant love,
Ems
I'll tell you what's new. My mom is trucking along... slowly but surely. It was her birthday on July 30th, and we all (alice, emma and lo) made it out to Michigan for a week in paradise. Alice had just gotten back a day prior from her European escapade. Jack met alice in barcelona and they went to Mallorca and stayed with my dad's god daughter. Then they went back to Paris and Alice came home. Jack got a mohawk in Berlin. It's comical how only my brother could pull off the mohawk and still be respected. Not everyone can say that. We've been video chatting with him in Paris and my mom always tries to turn the camera to me. He doesn't enjoy when mom tries to end the conversation short because she doesn't want to keep him or when I try to flex my guns in the chat. He tells me that he doesn't care about my muscles.
Life's precious. For now, we are not moving due to generous loving human beings who are helping out. That doesn't mean we are all clear on the bills and such, but it looks like we are situated for a bit. Any support you can contribute for my mother is ALWAYS very appreciated and welcome.
With abundant love,
Ems
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Hey all.
I thought it was only appropriate to express my concern on the blog. We have to sell the house cause we can't pay for it. I wanted to see if anyone had any creative ideas on how to keep it? I think it is very important for my moms recovery to have a place she can call home and not be disrupted with having to move on top of already feeling exceedingly vulnerable. Who has any ideas? Room renting to students? Grants of some sort? Winning the lotto? Please send me any ideas to my email: emalwayschillin@mac.com
Love,
Emms
I thought it was only appropriate to express my concern on the blog. We have to sell the house cause we can't pay for it. I wanted to see if anyone had any creative ideas on how to keep it? I think it is very important for my moms recovery to have a place she can call home and not be disrupted with having to move on top of already feeling exceedingly vulnerable. Who has any ideas? Room renting to students? Grants of some sort? Winning the lotto? Please send me any ideas to my email: emalwayschillin@mac.com
Love,
Emms
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