Thursday, March 12, 2009

Today=Victory

Today was the ribbon cutting at the Aldersgate House for Ned. When Hank arrived to collect everybody this morning Ned met him at the door and said, "My day as FINALLY arrived!"

A caravan from Hometown traveled up to Orangeburg...Hank and Ned in his truck. Mother, Hank's mother and our angel Ann in mother's car. Ann was able to get mother to take an ativan to take the edge off and it worked beautifully. She came without complaint and seemed to enjoy herself. She even posed for a photo with Hank and Ned.

After the ribbon cutting, where people just made ALL over Ned and mother, we went across the street to see mother's rooms and the doctor and nurse at The Oaks. A reporter from the local newspaper even talked with us. Many folks are finding mother and Ned's story interesting. All in all she had a very good day. Legare was with us every step of the way so mother was less likely to show out.

Our Angel Ann with Ned in his soon to be new room

Uncle Ned loved that Legare came to see his house.

22 comments:

  1. Ned looks so happy! It looks like everyone had a great day!

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  2. I am SOO happy for your family! Look at Ned's face! He is beaming! Ann is obviously an answer to prayers.

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  3. And we can be thankful for a good day! One day at a time, right? So glad it was good for you. xoxo

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  4. Ned looks so happy and proud. It will be so good for him to branch out for some independence!! This is great news for you!!

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  5. I'm so glad that it was a good day!!! Ned looks so happy! This is such a great thing for him!

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  6. He looks so happy. What a blessing!

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  7. Yeah! So glad to hear of your good day! Love seeing the pix of Ned and your mother with smiles on!

    What a rollercoaster!! Hang on tight!

    Still praying...

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  8. Yeah!!! I am so happy for you and Ned looks so happy!!!

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  9. God is so good! What a wonderful event! I wish Ned well in his new place!!!

    And I can't tell you how happy I am that your mom had a good day too! What a blessing!

    Whoo-hoo!

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  10. I'm so happy that the day went well. Ned looks like he's about to burst with happiness. What a blessing that you found this place, what a perfect solution to a difficult situation. Good luck in the days ahead. Hugs, Kathy

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  11. My heart is so happy for you. Ned is going to blossom in his new home. Everyone is so happy with this new arrangement. Mom will find her comfort level, especially when she sees Ned is okay.

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  12. This post brought tears to my eyes. I can't imagine what a journey this has been for you, but you are an inspiration with your grace, humor and faith!!

    Have a wonderful weekend! You deserve it!

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  13. LOVE to hear this! So glad the day with so great!

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  14. Yay for independence, and he's rewarded you with a beaming grinner!

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  15. ned looks really excited and happy!!! :)

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  16. What a day for you and your entire family!! Victory indeed - look at Ned's face!! I can't wait to see what the coming years have in store for him and to see him spread his wings and fly!! Oh course, the same goes for your mom, but man, I can't wait to hear how Ned does!!

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  17. So glad to hear you had a good day. You deserve one.

    I loved the pictures. Ned looks so happy.

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  18. Oh this makes my heart so happy! Look how proud Ned is.

    If I wasn't happily married and 14 years younger, I would be trying my darndest to be your daughter in law, Legare is a cutie!!

    Was that wrong to say?

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  19. I am so glad for your whole family. Hope everyone is settling in okay. The looks of pure joy on Ned's face are just PRICELESS!

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  20. OH! I am so happy for you!! Look how happy Ned is! And I'm glad your mother seemed to take it all in stride!

    Blessings to all of you!

    ~Beth

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  21. I'm glad the day went well! Ned does look so happy!
    My parents are from O'burg and one of my Grandmothers and my Aunt and Uncle still live there. In fact, my first job out of MUSC was at the hospital in Orangeburg...small world! :)

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