Years ago my aunt made a Christmas themed God’s eye as a gift for my mom. When I tried to come up with some Christmassy to hang in my mom’s hospital room, that craft from long ago came to mind. God’s eyes are said to have the power to see and understand things unknown. I am not sure that the weaving that I created with yarn has the power to do that. I do believe the God does.
Displaying the God’s eye craft in her room acts as a reminder to me and hopefully to her that God is ever present in her room and with her. My sisters and I have tried to be there a lot of the time. There have been times when we needed to go home to sleep or do things for our children. I sometimes feel guilty that I can’t be there all the time, but I try to remember that I am not leaving her all by herself God is with her.
She had been unresponsive since she had surgery a week and a half ago. We talk to her, play music, and read to her hoping that she will in some way know that we are there. We have hoped and prayed that miraculously she will be able to communicate with us. We got our miracle last Thursday. She was ready to ask for water and wanted to get out of bed. By Friday she had solid food and talking in complete sentences.
Her future is unknown. She has several things the doctors are watching and there is little doubt that her body is probably too weak to deal with a huge battle. We are thrilled to have this time with her and will be cherishing every moment we have.
It has been a hard time for my family and most especially for my mom. I am not sure she knows that Christmas is coming. She has some homemade Christmas cards from JDaniel and me on her wall. The God’s eye craft is hanging up there too, but she can’t see all the signs of Christmas being viewed around our town.
One of the joys of Christmas is celebrating the birth of the Savior. Simple reminder’s like this God’s eyes remind me of why it is a time of great joy. God’s eyes are on us and he will not forget that we need him to be present in our lives.
One of the joys of Christmas is celebrating the birth of the Savior. Simple reminder’s like this God’s eyes remind me of why it is a time of great joy. God’s eyes are on us and he will not forget that we need him to be present in our lives.
I haven’t talked much about my mom’s hospital stay on the blog. Updates have appeared on my Facebook page. If you want to keep up with what is going on, you can follow them there.
This post is linked to Mrs. Matlock’s blog.
This post is linked to Mrs. Matlock’s blog.
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I am hoping for a Christmas miracle for your family.
Wonderful composition, great work!
I remember making God’s eyes when I was a kid and always loved them! I’ve made them with my kids as well. That is a perfect decoration for your mom’s hospital room.
Sending you lots of ‘distant reki healing’ for your Mom and all ~ and hopefully some snow for Daniel ~ carol, xxx
I have been praying for you and your mom and your family. The God’s eye craft is very neat!
Maintaining your joy during Christmas stresses can be challenging. Thinking of you and praying for you and your family now…
Sorry things are so difficult right now. I will certainly keep your family in my thoughts this holiday season.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your mom!
I’m keeping your family in my thoughts. Taking care of two elderly parents here, so I have an understanding of what you’re facing.
Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Love the god’s eye in Christmas colors. I am sure mom appreciates the handmade, loving gesture.
What wonderful news Deirdre! What a year it’s been for you!
Sending prayers and blessings to your mom. I love the “God’s Eye” idea, and I can see where it would really be a comforting thing to look at.
Prayers coming your way .
Oh Deidre… This is a lot for your family to endure…
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this trying experience!
Excellent post for the letter “E”.
Thanks for linking.
A+