Thursday, March 26, 2009

Everybody's Working for the Weekend

Happy Friday! Thanks so much to everybody who commented and entered the giveaway. I will post the winner FIRST THING on Monday morning as I'm going to take a little time away this weekend.

I met with the folks at "Ned's house" yesterday morning to set his goals. It was a very productive meeting and he has already charmed the socks off of all of them. Mr. Herman, who is there in the late afternoon and evening is taking Ned to a Wildlife and Sports Expo on Saturday. They're going to look at fishing rods so that they can spend some time at the pond.

We're going to hunt down a bicycle for him this weekend. Ned used to ride around the yard and so if it's true that we NEVER forget how to ride a bike, he and Mr. Herman will have a nice time riding around the beautiful grounds of Green Grove. Ned looks a little bit tired but that's to be expected...he's had more stimulation in the past six days than in the past six weeks. He's having a little trouble falling asleep but it seems to get a some better each night.

Mother is confused, as would be expected, but is in the BEST mood. She seems to think that she has been at Green Grove for MUCH longer than six days and goes on and on about how delicious the food is and how nice and friendly the people are. She is very comfortable in her two rooms and has completely forgotten about the "mean girl" issue. Nevertheless, I had a nice chat with the head nurse, Bonnie, during my visit and they are VERY well aware that Mrs. Velma Bucket (the self-proclaimed hall leader) is a first class bossy busybody and whiny whackadoodle. Bonnie assures me that she had a LONG talk with Mrs. Bucket and everything should be fine.

It is such a blessing that Mother and Ned are finally safe and happy...and such a blessing that the weekend is here so that Hank and I can get a little bit of well-deserved rest.

You, my blog readers and friends are also blessings. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart for your support over the past several weeks. Next week, I promise a return to a bit of fun and frivolity.

Have a FANTABULOUS weekend...

22 comments:

  1. So glad things are going well for your mom and Ned! I was thinking of you during the move. Have a wonderful, relaxing weekend!

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  2. I so enjoy your blog!!! And I am so glad your mom and Ned are doing great! I continue to ask the Lord to work all of that out for all of you! Get some good rest this weekend and just enjoy it! You sure do deserve it!

    Blessings!

    ~Beth

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  3. All of your prayers...answered! Aren't you soooo relieved? Take some time to breathe! You deserve it!

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  4. I'm just so happy for Ned. Even though I don't know him, I can imagine how excited he is. And a big yeah that your mom is in a good mood. Things are looking up!

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  5. I told you that it would work out. Yeah!!!!!

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  6. You sure do deserve some rest!! Have a great weekend.

    I'm so glad your family is settling in nicely. What a blessing you are to them and they are so lucky to have you. They have so much ahead of them now because of you.

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  7. I am SOO glad to hear this! This is wonderful and they sound SO happy! I'm grinning from ear to ear! You must be too! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!!

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  8. Wow, things are really looking up for both your mom and Ned... and in record time. This is wonderful news and I do hope you and hubby have a restful weekend. You deserve it.

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  9. I'm so glad and happy for you and your family that all is going well in the new place. Take a break and relax this weekend!

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  10. I'm glad things are so much better. Hope you have a nice weekend!
    Mrs.DD

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  11. You deserve some rest... hope you get a huge dose of it!!!

    So glad to hear both mom & Ned are settling in well!!!

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  12. I am so glad things are mellowing out a bit. You and Hank need to go out an have a celebration dinner! We'll keep saying prayer that Mom and Ned keep loving their new homes!

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  13. Yeahhh!!! Isn't it just wonderful when things work out the way you had hoped and prayed for?
    Jo in GA

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  14. You made it! Celebrate! Rest! See you next week!

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  15. belle, have you thought of penning a southern themed book about this? seriously. velma bucket? isn't that a perfect name for a character in a book... i can see it on the shelves at lemuria and in windows on king street right now... :) happy weekend!!

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  16. So glad the news is good for you!! What a great thing you have done for your family! xoxo

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  17. I'm so glad things are going better. Enjoy your weekend and get some rest!

    Much love,
    Belle

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  18. Thanks so much for stopping by and giving me helpful advice! I really appreciate it!

    Glad your Mom is doing better...I can't believe there are geriatric mean girls either! How awful!

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  19. Sounds like they are settling in and things are going pretty smoothly. I'm thrilled that Ned is going to be able to "come into his own"! And the nurse sounds like a hoot - "whiny whackadoodle"? I've got to remember that one. Have a great weekend, pop in when you get back and see if I have Cait's recital posted yet. Kathy

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  20. I hope you had a lovely weekend away. Just focusing on the two of you, rest and relaxation.

    What wonderful news of Mom and Ned.
    It seems you are starting to see the fruit of your labors.

    I have a special place in my heart for people with Down's Syndrome.

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  21. Ha! Mrs. Bucket... is that really her name or is that a reference to another busybody from "Keeping up Appearances"?

    Glad your mother and Ned seem to be settling in just fine! I know that's got to be a big worry removed for y'all!

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  22. Yay! I am so excited for them! I'm sure Ned is having a super time and he probably can't sleep for wondering what exciting thing is going to happen tomorrow!

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