Just wanted to let everybody know that I haven't been on the board because we had to put my Mama in the hospital on Tuesday. She had a fall at the house (nothing broke, thank God), but please keep her and us (decision making) in your prayers. I'll be off and on the board for a short time in the next week or so. We're getting her in a Rehab facility for about 2 weeks (she's either afraid to walk by herself or needs the help and confidence to get started again). She'll then come home and we'll probably need to get Home Health in for a while. Thanks and I miss you guys.

Debbie
Prayers for you and your family - especially Mama and her health. It must be hard to make decisions for parents - I too will be faced with that someday soon I'm afraid. Will keep you all in my prayers.

Debbie, Sorry to hear about your Mama's problems. Prayers for her and your family.

I live around a retirement community and a lot of my clients are in the same position as your Mom and you. It's very hard. My thoughts are with you.

Prayers are with you and your decision making. Best to Mom!

I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom's health problems...I'm sending prayers and hope that everything works out ok...we'll miss you while you're away from the boards...do take care and know that everything will work out for the best...

I really appreciate everybody's concern and prayers. We're moving Mama to a Rehab Facility tomorrow for about 2 to 3 weeks to see if they can get her up and walking again. If not, we'll deal with that when the time comes. I know one thing that could possibly get her spirits up - talking to Vince again. LOL Bless her heart - she'll never forget that time.

Just want to let you know I'm thinking about you and your family Debbie. Best wishes to your mom.

Thanks Lou! It means a lot to have "buddies" like all of you. I will give Mama all of your love and prayers.

Debbie, sure hope things start to brighten up soon and will keep "mama" and your family in my prayers. It's so hard to deal with the situation as we all get older and we now become the adults and our parents become the children..listening to us tell them what they need to do. Since I've "been there, done that" I can certainly sympathize with both sides. Sometimes we have to make choices out of necessity and not what we would normally want to choose. God speed.

Trish

Debbie, I wiil keep you all in my prayer's.

Debbie, Prayers to your Mama that things go well in rehab.
Glad you can still cheer her up by mentioning her chat w/Vince.-Cute.
Keep us posted.

Well, we have her settled in the Rehab facility and should know something concrete in about 2 weeks. Thanks for everybodys well wishes and prayers. I will keep you up to date.

That's good to hear, Debbie...I know that it takes a weight off your shoulders just knowing that she is settled into the rehab facility...we'll keep your Mother and all of you in our prayers..thanks for keeping us up to date with what is going on with her...

Well, Mama got home yesterday. Things are going to be quite a bit different around here. She IS walking a little with her walker but is needing assistance getting up and getting down. Thank God for my family. We're trying to come up with a plan to take turns doing certain things for her. We did all go to Church this morning and that seemed to work out well. I know this is going to take quite a toll on all of us, but you know, you do what you have to do. I have faith that the Lord won't put on me more than I can handle. I would appreciate any and all prayers for her. Thanks for being there for me.

Vince, you have no idea how many people you've brought together in one way or another, for strength as one; sharing; and friendship. I hope to actually tell you that some time. I'm just proud that I'm your fan and that you allow the Lord to use you in such a mighty way. We love you, not only for the music, but for your loving ways. Thanks for being such an inspiration. Always a fan!!!!

Hey Debbie...glad to know that you Mother is home now...I do pray that she will continue to get better...having to take care of someone full-time can definitely take a toll on you physically and emotionally...hopefully, you can all take turns and things will be easier for everyone...please continue to keep us up to date on how things are going...and remember that we're all here for you!!!

Vince, you have no idea how many people you've brought together in one way or another, for strength as one; sharing; and friendship. I hope to actually tell you that some time. I'm just proud that I'm your fan and that you allow the Lord to use you in such a mighty way. We love you, not only for the music, but for your loving ways. Thanks for being such an inspiration. Always a fan!!!!

What a nice thing to say Debbie and it is so very true.
Prayers for your Mom and all the family.Glad to hear she is home and doing o.k.

[b]Debbie, I just now got on this board , sorry to hear about your mama
you and your family has my prayers, and glad to hear your mama is home, not easy to have to make a choice with your mom or dad,
i agree with you Vince has brought all of us together, to help each other.
LOVE AND PRAYES.
SHIRL.
Lady Gill ---loves Vince Gill.he is awesome.

Debbie
Hope your mom is doing better each day and that you and your family can work together to make things easier for her. My prayers to you and your family and your mom for continued strength.
You are so right about Vince bringing us together for support and friendship. I know all of you were a source of strength when Brad was in Iraq and I thank you all again from the bottom of my and my family's heart.
Please keep us posted on your mom's progress.

Debbie, all of us are praying for your Mom's speedy recovery and for the family that has to make all those hard decisions. I've been there and know how very hard this is on all of you. Wishing you the best.
Freida

Thanks to all of you so much. It really means a lot to have my buddies share my ups and downs with. You are all such sweet and caring people. Thanks again for all your sweet words of love.

Debbie,
I am continuing to keep your mom in my prayers. Keep us posted on how things are going.
Laura

Debbie, just now read about your mom. (I really need to check in more often!) Prayers to her and a quick recovery! Good luck to you and your family.
Lois/Oma

Thanks Laura and Lois! All prayers are being answered.

Lois, I know how it is, getting on here once in a while, it's been like that for me for about a month now.

Laura, she's doing better. Seems to be getting a little stronger every day, and a little more confident of herself. It's been quite a long time coming, but I see a little more sunshine every day. Thanks.

I hope the sun keeps shinning for you....

I know how you feel, its not that easy.....

Charl, thanks for your sweet words of kindness.

Glad to see your Mama is improving, Debbie...you all remain in my prayers...

Thanks Beka! I think of you, Bruce, and Maegan a lot too. Hope all is well with all of you. Not traveling for a while??

No, we're at home for a while!!! Maegan starts back to school on Thursday, so she is spending the last weekend with Bruce's Mom...she'll be back home tomorrow. The next trip we have planned is to see Amy in Atlanta on 8/26. My Mother's b'day is on 8/27...she'll be 75yo!!! So, we're taking her to see Amy the night before as part of her b'day present...and we're saving up money to pay for that Vegas trip in December!!! Of course, if Vince should decide to do the Opry again sometime soon and we can get decent seats, well, I'd be happy to hop in the car for a drive up to Nashville!!!

Wow, you're Mom will be 75! They sure age quickly don't they? Sometimes it's hard to think of my Mama being 77 = I still think of her as in her 40's; to me, she was old then!!! LOL

Sure wish Vegas wasn't far from me, but with all I have going on, Charlotte may be my only chance this year to see Vince. If not, I'll wait to next year. Don't want to, but I will.

Well, Vegas is a bit far for us, but we're going anyway!!! I told Bruce last year that if/when Vince went back to Vegas, I wanted to go too..and he agreed, so when the Vegas concerts got booked, we made our plans to go. We decided to make it our Christmas present to each other...so it's a little less 'painful' financially that way!!!

Debbie, sure hope you get to see Vince in Charlotte this year...maybe it will all work out so you can go...hope so!!!

Debbie,I laughed when you said you thought she was old at 40. I started thinking about my Grandma in that way when she was in her 60's. I used to say ,"We better go see Granny,She might not be with us next year." Well I stopped saying that at her 80th. b'day party and she lived into her 90's.

I lost my Mom at 52 from cancer.