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

[Jennifer Hayslip]

Thank you sweet friend...I appreciate the love and support! I feel confident all will be ok. :) XO,Jenn

[Jennifer Hayslip]

Diane, WOW...you nailed it. Your family and health is the most important. We do take alot of things for granted. So glad your beautiful daughter is healthy and about to have her 2nd child. So many things to be happy and blessed with right now. ;) Thanks for your love and support! XO,Jenn

[Jennifer Hayslip]

Thank you sweet Ginny!!! XOXO,Jenn

[Kim Caldwell]

I am so sorry to come catch up and hear all this stressful news sweetie. All my thoughts are with you and your family right now.

Huge Hugs, K

[Debbie Demmers-Lujan]

Jennifer....thank you for sharing what has been going on. Father's Day is hard around here...my 13 year old lost his dad to cancer four years ago. My dad is still alive but I am saddened that we are not closer in our relationship....praying for you and what is going on....debbie

[Sadie Lou]

I love you Miss Jenn. I'm comforted knowing that you're finding time to relax and enjoy peace. I think your friends would be worried if we could see that you were freaking out but it looks like you are handling things with grace and in a healthy manner. Love ya!
~Sadie

[tiffany ~ the fancy farmgirl]

oh my goodness jenn, I am sending love and prayers you way in these hard times.... I hope things get better soon...
xoxoxo, Tiffany

[Christine Rose Elle]

Love you sweet jenn! Hugs and blessings for you and your who family from me! Life is ups and downs and you handle the highs and lows with more grace and beauty than anyone I know!
xoxo

[Cheryl Dack]

Thinking about you. :)

[ginger]

Praying for your step fathers quick recovery and that peace envelopes you. Art does that for me too. It is my therapy when things start piling up. It is in His hands.

Hugs
Ginger

[Linda]

I love your blog. You bring much joy and peace to me and others.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May you and your family have peace

[Jennifer Hayslip]

Thank you sweetie! I really appreciate!!! :))) XO

[Jodie (everything vintage)]

Awe Jenn...sorry to hear the news but know that everyone out here in blogland is praying for our favorite little Southern Belle and her family. Hugs to you! Try and keep that pretty chin up and think of only good thoughts. I know it's hard but I know you are strong...you have a wonderful support system to get you through these trying days.
Best of wishes on a speedy recovery for your step father :)

[Jennifer Hayslip]

Thank you sooo much Jodie for your sweetness and support. I appreciate your love and well wishes. :) XO,Jenn

[Jennifer Hayslip]

Thank you my sweet friend!!! XOXO,Jenn

[Jennifer Hayslip]

Thank you sweetie! ;) XO,Jenn

[Jennifer Hayslip]

Thank you Sadie for your love and support! I appreciate your loving kind words. XO,Jenn

[Maija Lepore]

Oh honey- I'm so sorry you are having some personal struggles right now. I know you will come through it, but I will keep you all in my prayers! I'm sending you a big hug!!! oxox

[Robin Martin]

Jenn,

Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Yes, we have been down that road..definitely not an easy one !
Love, Robin

[Jennifer Hayslip]

Thank you sweet Maija for your friendship and support! Things are looking better now. :) XOXO,Jenn

[Bernadette Gibson]

Jenn, sending you love and prayers. Wishing you moments of peace.
Love and blessings,
Bernadette

[JenBowles]

Sending lots of prayers, hugs and good wishes your way for you and your family, especially your step-dad! Hopefully he'll be smiling and enjoying everyone's company very soon :-)

[Colima]

I'm sorry to hear that your family is going through this tough time. I'll keep you all in my prayers!
Colima

[Nan]

Dear Jen - So sorry to read about your step-father - it must be terribly hard on you, your family and especially your mom. I'll keep your family in my prayers and hope for a speedy recovery. You've done the best thing though, you've surrounded yourself with family and friends and they'll get you through whatever comes your way. Wishing you smiles...Nan

[Suze]

Jenn,
This is a little late but I just learned about your Step-Dad from your post {I'm so behind on blog reading}. I hope that things are going better for him and that he'll recover quickly from all those darn complications and be able to go home to your Mom very soon. She is so lucky to have you with her during this difficult time. I'm going to go and say a pray for him when I'm done with this post. Sending you big, big, big {{{{{{hugs}}}}!

Love,
Suze