It’s been a whirlwind week at JaG’s house, but I am soooo ready for Show and Share Day! I imagine most of you haven’t been in bed with the flu for the past week and got a LOT more done than I did.
Unfortunately, another issue keeping me busy this week is that my fantabulous mom had a heart attack. I contemplated even saying anything (no Debby Downers here!), but then I realized that it’s that many more prayers or positive thoughts I could solicit. And believe me…she’s worth it.
She’ll be having surgery tomorrow to assess the damage, but to say it shook me to my core would be an understatement. I’ve been posting updates on Twitter, and I’ll continue to do so.
Of course, having a bunch of talented blogs to peruse might keep my mind occupied. I’d love to see what’s been going on in blogland. Let’s begin, shall we?
Heidi@TheCraftMonkey says
So sorry to hear about your mom, praying for her a speedy recovery
Colleen says
My mom had a heart attack at 46 so I can relate. Thinking of you and praying for a good result with the surgery.
Kristin @ Daydream Designs says
I'm sorry about your mom. I'll definitely pray for you and your family!
Jennifer says
I'm sorry to hear about your mother. Hang in there and know that you and your family are in many prayers!
Jen
Scissors & Spatulas
Chrissie says
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MOTHER. I HOPE THE DAMAGE IS VERY MINIMAL!YOU ARE A REAL TROOPER TO HOST TODAY!
Sarah @ Thrifty Decor Chick says
Let us know what you hear! Give her a hug from all of us! 🙂 Hang in there girl.
Country Dreaming says
Sorry to hear about your Mom–scary isn't it.
Blessings and prayers to you,your Mom and your family.
Keep us posted.
Melinda
Jen-CraftOManiac says
Sending love and comfort your way… AND PRAYERS too! hang in there stay strong. 😉 jen
Susan says
Chris, I sure hope the surgery for your mom will be a big success! She looks young…I'm 50-something myself and think about heart disease often…runs in our family.
Please tell her I will pray for her. I know the Lord hears our prayers. God Bless to your mom and your family.
Beverly @ FlamingoToes.com says
I'm so sorry about your Mom. We'll be praying for her and your family.
Life In The Thrifty Lane says
I'm sorry to hear abour your mom, I wish her a fast recovery. Be strong for her. Veronica
Decorchick! says
Praying for your mom Chris. I can't imagine how scary that must be. Love you!
Leanne says
I'm sorry to hear about your Mom. My prayers are with you and your mom. Hoping for a speedy recovery.
Tanya says
Good thoughts and prayers coming your mom's way. My mom had a heart attack last year. It's really scary, but hopefully the damage is minimal and the lifestyle-improving impact big.
Erin @ Crafts and Sutch says
Bless your heart, Chris! Sending many thoughts and prayers to your mom and your family.
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says
Sending best wishes to you and your family!
Miranda says
I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom. I hope she recovers quickly.
Jane@Little House of Projects says
You'll be in my thought and prayers!
Carmen @ Life with Sprinkles on Top says
Oh Chris, I'm sorry to hear about your mom. I am praying for good results.
Kate @ Chic on a Shoestring Decorating says
Sorry to hear about your mom… saying a prayer for a speedy recovery! Thanks for hosting. 🙂
Rachel says
Sending prayers to your mom and your family!
Angie@Echoes of Laughter says
So sorry to hear about your Mom! Just hold tight and things will be alright!! There is so much that can be done medically to help her…she will be home before you know it!! Angie xo
pk @ Room Remix says
I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. That's always so hard to watch a loved one go through that. Sending thoughts and prayers your way!
Kelli @ RTSM says
I hope everything goes well with your mom in surgery tomorrow and you get lots of great news!
Summer says
I am SO sorry sweet girl…and I'm most DEFINITELY glad you shared. I will absolutely be praying for her, for you, and for everyone whose heart is involved.
hugs….
Santa's Gift Shoppe and Ideas says
She & you are in my prayers!! Praying all will go well with the surgery..Thank you so much for hosting each week. That's such a big job..Hope you get an uplift & blessings from above. God Bless your family!!
Barb
Crafty Girls says
Prayers being said!
Michelle (www.thereallifemom.blogspot.com) says
You can never underestimate the power of prayer…Lots of prayers for you and your family during this difficult time. May your mom have a swift recovery!
Lauren @ 31diy says
I'm so sorry about your mom. You will be in my thoughts.
HALLELUJAHS says
So sorry to hear about your Mama! Praying for her health and recovery!
Blessings,
Holly
http://hallelujahsbyholly.blogspot.com
Kristi says
Sorry to hear about your mom. I hope she gets through this quickly!
Brandee Mask says
Praying for your family during this time of need. http://brandeemask.blogspot.com/
Madigan at madiganmade says
Thinking about your family and Hoping your mom feels better soon.
Jess @ Frugal with a Flourish says
Still praying for her!! I hope things go well with the surgery and that she has a quick recovery.
melissa * 320 Sycamore says
Chris~what a week. You are both in my prayers~big hugs to you. xo
Terri says
So sorry to hear about your mom…lots of well wishes coming your way!
Anonymous says
My prayers go out to your mother, and to you and all her family. Here's hoping for the best possible news from the surgery!
Sue
Cheri says
Very sorry to hear about your mom, hope all goes well for her and your family.
Good thoughts and prayers being sent from Georgia.
Jocelyn says
I hope she feels better soon! I went through the exact same thing last year with my Dad, so I know how scary it can be!
Meanwhile, if you want to check out my blog, I thought I would see if people like reading what I write!
playingitcooley.blogspot.com
Again, good luck with your mom!
Jocelyn
Susan @ Entertain Exchange says
What would we do without our moms – hope she is feeling better soon!!
Sandy Ang says
Hoping your mom's surgery goes well and that will be wishing for her speedy recovery.
Lori says
Sending up lots of prayers for your mom.
Creative Escapes says
I am SO sorry to hear about your mom – I wish for a speedy recovery – your family is in my prayers!
Suzanne says
Sending positive thoughts and prayers your way for your mother and your family.
Emily @ On the V Side says
Thinking of you and praying for your mom. Hang in there!
Emily
the cape on the corner says
yikes, that's so scary. hope she's back to her old self soon!
Jessica @ Decor Adventures says
Hi Chris,
Happy, healthy thoughts to you and your family. Let us know how she is. Hope you are doing well too 🙂
P.S. This is my 1st Show & Share, thanks for hostessing.
Katherine @ Grass Stains says
Praying and hoping for a quick recovery for your mom … thinking of you!
Lolly Jane says
Praying for you! Keep your chin up 🙂
PS: Thank for hosting!
xoxo
Amy says
My father had a heart attack in 2010 so I can relate to how you are feeling. I am sending you and your mom positive thoughts. It sure puts things in perspective.
Stephanie says
I see where you get your beautiful eyes! Your momma of course. I hope everything goes well with the surgery, I'll be thinking of you.
Kristine says
Just a comment to let you know you are not alone. I went through something similar with my mom last year. She had a triple bypass and is doing better now than the last 10 years. She has so much more energy and lost some weight. I know when you are going through something like this it feels like things will never get better – but they will. My thoughts are with you, your mom and your family.
Catherine says
I'm sorry about what happened to your mom. Here are hopes and prayers that everything goes smoothly and she will have a quick recovery!
Carmie of the Single Nester says
Prayers coming your way for a speedy recovery for mom!
Julie says
It's my first time to your blog and how crazy that we have something in common. My Dad just had a heart attack a few weeks ago. Once they got in there with the little surgury they saw he was living on one artery. 2 of the 3 main arteries were block. They cleaned out his arteries and put in a few stints. He was home the next day. He feels better than before. I just wanted to share this with you to ease your mind a bit. Well wishes to you and your family. 🙂
Cassie {Hi Sugarplum!} says
so sorry to hear about your mom…I know how scary that must be!! thinking and praying about your family!!!
The Mulberry Girl says
You know I'm praying for you and you mom sweetie. Hope you are hanging in there and that the surgery goes well. I'm so glad you were finally able to get there and be with her!
Baye says
Best wishes to your mom for a speedy recovery.
Carolyn says
Thinking about you and your mom.
Sending positive thoughts and a cyber hug.
carolyn – homework
Holly Austin says
I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom, I hope everything goes well with the surgery.
Anonymous says
In my prayers
Shannon @ Creative Catalog says
Definitely keeping your mom and family in my thoughts.
JenniferO says
You and your mom are in my prayers. My own mom is having surgery today, much less life threatening, repairing a torn rotator cuff in her shoulder. But still, anything like this shakes you. Nobody messes with the mom!
Sharon @ Decorating is Bliss says
I'm sorry to hear about your mom. My dad had quadruple bypass when I was 20 so I can relate. You don't picture dealing with this kind of stuff as younger adult. I hope she is doing much better (and you too for that matter). From all of your pictures she seems like a sweet lady!
Have a great weekend!!
Sharon
Razz My Berries says
Im sorry to read about your mom. I know she is going to pull through because she is surrounding with lots of love from you ,and your family.
Cheers to a Speedy ,Fantastic Recovery for your Mama!
Bethany {3SonsPlus1} says
I'm really sorry to hear about your Mom…praying for wisdom for the doctors and a quick recovery. Thanks for hosting- I'm really excited to share all our hard work, and to get some great ideas!
jen says
This post really hit home with me. My Dad had a heart attack in September and I know exactly how you feel. He had a stint put in and is now in better health than he was before. I hope the prognosis for your Mom is just as good! Prayers for your family!
Simone @ Doberman's by the Sea says
First let me say I'm sorry to hear about your mom, and I wish her a speedy recovery. I'm a first timer here! Love your dog, too. Hugs,
I'm Ashley says
Wow, how encouraging to have all this support. I too am so sorry about your mom, I hope she recovers quickly. That can take a real toll on you with worry:( Thanks for doing the link party and hope it can help you take your mind off of the stressful parts for a little while:)
Taylor@WiseFamilyLiving says
My father has a significant heart condition. When he was diagnosed, they did some radical stuff on him. He was written up in medical journals about the procedures that had been done. And he is doing great now. This is a scary time but it will get better!
Red Lipstick says
so sorry to hear about your dear mom. she'll be in my prayers.
Shirley says
Lots of prayer for your Mom and thinking about you too. {{many hugs}}
A Pretty Life in the Suburbs says
So sorry to hear about your Mom! Hope all goes well.
Jo-Anna
Andrea says
Praying for your Mom and you! Sorry to hear that.
Emily says
Sorry to hear about your mom. That must have been so scary, hope she gets better soon!
Judy says
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I hope she comes through with flying colors.
{Carli} says
Prayers coming your way, I pray all is well. Thanks for the party!
Audrey @ Foreclosed to Fabulous says
So sorry to hear about your mom. Sending prayers and good thoughts your way!
Amy@OCD: Obsessive Creative Disorder says
My mom had a heart attack just over a year ago. I took her to the hospital ER (after telling her she had to take some aspirin before getting in my car) and they said she was fine and sent her back, I took her to a different hospital the next day and found out she was having a heart attack. She had to have double bypass surgery and was in the hospital for about 5 days. It was a hard thing to go through and took a couple months for her to get back to being herself, but she's great now! I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers- it's terrifying to think of losing a parent at any age.
Rachel @ A Tall Drink of Water says
I am so sorry to hear about your mom! You and your family are in my prayers! Take care
Sew Many Ways... says
I will be praying for your mom and your whole family. The power of pray does wonderous things and I just know your mom is going to be fine.
~Karen~
AliLilly says
Sending prayers your way.
Happily Ever After Again says
I am a new follower. 🙂
I am sorry to hear about your mom.
~Prayers
Erin @ Two Story Cottage says
Praying for your Mom!!
Joining the party late – thanks for hosting! 🙂 Glad I got to meet you at Blissdom even if it was just for a minute.
Dream Mom says
Sending special prayers for your Mom. I am sorry to hear that.
{northern cottage} says
will definitely be thinking of you and your mom….mom's are so special in every moment. Savor and treasure the moments!
Melissa says
I'm a new follower. Sorry for what she and you are going through. Thinking of you.
To The Moon and Back says
So sorry to hear about your mom Chris. My prayers go out to her for a speedy recovery.
House Queen says
So sorry to hear about your mom. I have been in a terrible situation with my mom since June. It is just horrible. I won't go into details…I finally was able to blog about it if you want to read…YOu all will be added to my prayers!
BTW…I have sooooo missed you blog during my blog break I had to take. Glad to be back and see all of the awesome stuff you post!
Beth says
Praying for your Mom…what a neat and creative blog.
Do you have any ideas for a Scrabble Tournament I'm hosting?