This past week friends have supported us in many ways, including food, cards, books, and even a handcrafted quilt. Thank you!
I want to let you know how my family here in Walla Walla is helping. I have to say that one of the most difficult things about this has been how it affects family.
Though our family has been rocked by this experience, Vince has been a rock. I focus on getting well and he is taking care of the logistics of my medical care, including being the contact person for the doctors/nurses/labs/schedulers. If you know Vince, you know he has a coaching background, and that has been helpful, but he also let's me cry when I need—although I know it is hard for him.
"Team Jimenez" includes:
Blanca, my sister who is also a nurse, was with us most of the time in Seattle. She has helped in so many ways, including making sure I'm getting all the meds, nutrients I need, reading medical reports, etc.
My in-laws, Joe and Mary, take the kids when we have been gone to Seattle. They also drove their RV to Seattle for us to use. And to top if off, Mary comes to clean our house. How nice is that!
My mom, Teresa, brings me breakfast most every morning and picks up the kitchen. And my parents also have the kids at their house quite a bit. My dad, Miguel, likes to take the kids out and about.
Michael (Vince's brother) and Jill have also done fun things for the kids and especially for Marisa.
3 comments:
Rosa, you have such a caring family. It made me tear up to hear how well you are being supported. It's wonderful to have a family that loves and cares for you - especially in difficult times.
It was SO wonderful to see you today! I hope it won't be so long between visits the next time. Please do stop in any time. You are definitely missed!!!
Hi Rosa,
It was good to see you last Wednesday even though it was just passing by as we followed our kids to parent conferences.
You are constantly in our thoughts and prayers. We are thankful that you have such a good support team in your family.
Rosa, I've always thought you epitomize the word "grace." I pray that you will continue to be on the receiving end of graciousness during this difficult time.
Rosa,
I am touched but not surprised to see how Team Jimenez is forging ahead through this. The spirit you describe is the spirit I have come to admire and love about your family--the "let's just pitch in and get to it, never mind the obstacles" attitude is such an inspiration. I'm sure it isn't easy, but please extend my love and prayers to all of your family as you navigate this together.
I have a few more magazines collected and hope to get them to you for those days when you're in need of diversion. One can always be entertained by people who can make their own wrapping paper, even if we never will, right?
I'm closing up shop for the night but wanted to check in with you before I did--to send you hugs, love, prayers and courage.
Peace,
DeLona
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