Staying Strong....

Happy Father's Day! My husband woke up and had wonderful big hugs and kisses from his children. He opened his gifts and later took the children to IHOP for breakfast. Meanwhile, Im spending my time at the hospital with my Step-Father wishing he was at home alert, healthy and able to smile and enjoy his special day. I've been in a very somber mood with everything going on this week, and on top of that I've been a bit  sad because I lost my Father to cancer several years ago and I wish anything more he was here today so I could tell him I love him. It hurts....it's hard.

 It's been a rather emotional and stressful week for my family and I. My step-father ended up having triple bypass surgery. It was successful, however  he has had some set backs due to some other issues we are just now discovering. Kinda like Pandoras Box. As of today he is still in ICU and being monitored very close for some sad symptoms he is dealing with. We now have a neurologoist seeing him tomorrow and will hopefully be able to perform a CAT scan on him soon.

My family and very dear friends have come from all over to be by my step fathers side during surgery and recovery. We are all trying to stay strong because we are unsure of the further "unknowns" with his health. It's wonderful to have my family all together, however It's sadness me to know that it takes something like major surgery to bring family closer, but I'll take what I can get. I haven't seen some of these family members in years and it makes my heart super happy. 

This afternoon I am spending my time working in my little studio creating fanciful things and listening to old Journey.  The nostalgic songs take me back down memory lane and give me a bit of comfort today.

 

 

As of today I can honestly say ART SAVES!!! My children are with their Daddy having a great time shopping at Home Depot right now and I have the whole house today to myself and it give me the time to work quietly in my studio, listen to my music, reflect, and feel some calmness and peace. It's very therapeutic to me.

Thank you SO much for the outpour of support and well wishes! I know MANY of your reading this have been down the same road and have experienced all the same things I am dealing with today. I feel the love from you all, and Im very grateful!!!!

Please continue to keep my family in your prayers!!!!!

XOXO,

 

Comments

[Julie Marie Vicknair]

Hello Jenn... you and your step~daddy have been in my prayers since you first posted about his health... and will continue to be in my prayers... I do understand what you are going through... I too lost my daddy several years ago as well, and I miss him and love him so much... today is a hard day for us, but I am sure our daddys are smiling down at us, and knowing how much we love them... I do wish you all well... xoxo Julie Marie

[Connie]

Jenn, I've very sad to hear about your step-father, honey. It's sad that it happens this week. Hope he gets better soon, chickee.
xoxo,
Connie

[britt-sparkled vintage charm]

I will be praying for your step dad for sure!! I hope he gets tons better very soon!! I hope you had a fabulous weekend!! Happy fathers day to your hubby! Huge hugs!! Britt :-)

[Carol Spinski]

Hey Sweet Jennifer~

I wish I could just give you a huge (((HUG))). Sending many, many prayers to you and your lovely family.

Blessings,
Carol

[Jane]

Sending love and prayers your way, Jenn!

Jane - Jacksonville

[Suz Reaney]

I'm so sorry about your step-dad. I will keep him and you in my prayers.

[Lisa McDonald]

Will continue to keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Take care and try not to worry.

[scrappy jessi]

hey sweet sissy

im glad you are having a peaceful day.
Hospitals are no fun. im still keeping him and all of you in my prayers.
love ya dolly doll
see ya soon
oxoxox,
Jessi

[chinamommy]

Jenn
Thinking of you and praying for your family!!
Your pal in Michigan,
misschell

[Lori]

Jenn, I too understand the sad loss of a father. I miss my dad and Mom who would have had her birthday tomorrow, the first day of summer. Double whammie for me this week. Take care dear one, stay strong and I hope you all the best for your step Daddy too. Love,Lori

[Sara's Sweet Surprise]

Jenn~I thought about you today when I posted this song on my FB wall.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OL9DjN6OSSI
I wanted to share it with you, I know how music can soothe the soul. I will continue to hold hope that your step father will regain his health and strength by the the love that surrounds him.

(((Hugs)))
Sara

[Sandra]

Hope your step father gets well soon. Sending you positive thoughts and prayers your way.

[Heather~Pretty Petals]

Sending you lots of hugs Jenn... hoping and praying for your sweet family. Will be thinking of you..
xoxo Heather

[Diane]

Family is a very dear thing we all seem to take for granite and in a second our lives can change. I remember when my daughter complained about swollen glands in her neck and we brushed it off that everyone has colds, she went to get an antibiotic and POW! Next thing we know she is scheduled for surgery and we find out she has cancer... we get home from the hospital and the fridge is leaking, now who gives a crap about a fridge... I didn't care what kind of fridge we bought that day so to this day, in my stainless kitchen I have a white fridge.. funny how life puts things in your way to take your mind to a different place. Thats Breezy I'm talking about and now shes married and 2nd Baby on it's way. Know we are all thinking only the best thoughts for you and your family, stay strong sweet Jenn. oxox, Diane

[Ginny at Twinkle Pink]

I hope all goes well at the hospital and the fact that so many family are there to lend their support is heart warming for your mother, you and your family.

So as we say here "Keep your chin up" and keep up crafting ... i walked away from it and now it has been a long time and takes an age to get back into again too and like you say it is most therputic.

All my best wishes to you and the family always
Ginny xx

[Alison Gibbs]

Oh dear jenn. Fingers crossed that all goes well with your Step dad. Such difficult times.
You are right - Art Saves - in so many ways
Alison

[Linda]

So sorry your step dad and you and your family are all going through this, sending lots of hugs and prayers your way.

[Karla]

Keeping your family in my prayers sweet Jenn. Sending lots of positive energy your way. Happy you have gotten some time to destress and renew yourself.
Karla

[Jennifer Hayslip]

Thank you Julie. Your sweetness and kind words mean the world! XO,Jenn

[Jennifer Hayslip]

Thank you Miss Connie. :) XO,Jenn

[Jennifer Hayslip]

Thank you my friend. I feel the hugs and love from miles away. :) XO,Jenn

[Jennifer Hayslip]

Thank you Suz. Hugs! XO,Jenn

[Jennifer Hayslip]

Thank you sweetie! Love ya too! XO,Jenn

[Jennifer Hayslip]

Thank you sweet friend...hugs! Xo,Jenn

[Jennifer Hayslip]

Lori, thank you for you support. Love and prayers to you too sweetie. XOXO,Jenn