In God's Hands

Coming back to this category brings back much of the pains in my heart that I have been attempting to heal. As we all know, Grandma Foreman's earthly life ended and she joined Our Lord and Grandpa Foreman on April 1, 2006. So many emotions flooding all at once. To recall her last day with us, the relief of her no longer suffering and being prodded with this needle and that needle, our final moments with her, the immediate moments following her last breath, the funeral home, the legal matters, the seperation of personal properties at the house......the emotional ride has been one I hope to never experience again. I can hope, but know that each time someone I love departs from earth and goes into eternal life, the same emotional ride will return.

I return to this category today because yesterday was the day that we normally wished her HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Mom phoned me during the day asking if I knew what day it was. Yes, I knew. The thoughts were like tons of weight upon my heart. Oh, how I wish I could have called her one more time. As Mom and I talked, she recalled some of those times; memories of her being worried as Hurricane Rita approached and her ride to Alabama during the evacuation. Then, we can't help but laugh as our thoughts turn to her, today, in Heaven. Of course, none of us know exactly what we are capable of doing once we reach that eternal life, but if she has been able to have her way, I am sure that she has been stirring up whatever "dust" might be around. I am sure that there is one heck of a vegetable garden and flowers, too. I am sure they are enjoying some of that strongly brewed coffee that she enjoyed making and serving. I am sure that those around her have gained a couple of pounds from her tasty cooking. No, we do not know exactly what is taking place up there, but it sure is fun to think that she is making her way around, with the most lively spirit I've ever known, telling stories, feeding others food and laughter, and watching down upon us while insisting that God bless us all - with finger pointed and hands on her hips.

Happy Birthday, Grandma Foreman. I am a day late with this message, just as I always was a day late in calling to share those wishes in person. It brings joy to my heart knowing that you have celebrated it once again with Grandpa Foreman, whom you missed so, and Our Almighty Father.

Time may heal our heart from the pain in losing you, but time will never erase the wonderful memories that we all have in our hearts.

How to insert photos into the post,

*****Photos must first be placed into the RESOURCE CENTRE before attempting to add them to a post.

*****You must create an album in your RESOURCE CENTRE in order to store photos which you will insert into your posts.

*****Add photo to post prior to publishing. For some reason, I cannot add the photo when editing a post. (probably my brain malfunctioning)

1. Photo must already be in the resourse centre. To place it there, you must go to the RESOURCE CENTRE - PHOTOS. Click on NEW RESOURCE. Follow the steps there, then click on ADD.

2. You will then see the picture in your RESOURCE CENTER folder. Click on that picture.

3. A new window opens with the picture info listed. Look to the top of that info for the file name as a link. Click on that link.

4. A new window opens on which you can see the photo you are working with and a link that says DOWNLOAD as well as the size of the file in parenthesis.. Click on that link.

5. You now have the photo in your web browser. Copy the URL from you browser.

6. You must now go to a NEW post. While in that NEW post, click on the small icon that looks like a picture. Scroll your mouse over the tool bar. You will see the words INSERT/MODIFY IMAGE.

7. A pop up window will open. There you will be able to see where it asks for the URL. Click your mouse into that URL bar. Next, you will right click and paste the URL from your picture.

8 Click the PREVIEW button. This will allow you to see the picture that you have been working with.

9. Finally.....click on OK in that pop up window. After doing so, you should then see your photo in the post that you are working on.

Whew........a lot of steps and several tries later, I finally got it. I probably have gone the long way around getting this done, but I am excited. Hope you are successful as well.

Just a little note to let you all know that Dad's healing process continues to go well. Yesterday, (Friday, Sept. 22) he had Andy pick him up around the 10AM hour. He joined Andy and other workers for lunch at Andy's shop. From there, one of the workers drove him down to the 193 Dock at Klondike (Dad's work location). He spent some time there and then headed back home. He arrived home somewhere around the 3PM hour.

I spoke to him later in the evening. He said that it felt good to get out and about, but that he was tired from that outing. Being tired after what he has endured in surgery and recover is to be expected, but I think that he would like to quicken the process. Taking it easy is new for him.

Last Saturday, Dad supervised as Scott worked in their yard. They worked up a patch of garden and planted some seeds. Dad was excited to share with Scott that the seeds have begun to sprout. He is anxious for Scott to take a look at them.

Mom has an appointment with the chiropractor on Monday. When she phoned Friday, she said that the hurting was really bad. She wasn't sure if the change in weather had something to do with it, but felt that a visit to the chiropractor might help her along. They will drive here to meet me and then I will drive them to Abbeville for that appointment. She did really well in driving prior to Dad's surgery. The surgeon had given him the "no driving" prescription. Dad had many loose ends to tie up with his work. He made Mom do the driving. They even went to Lafayette for the before surgery blood work. I guess her fear of driving and her inability to conquer that fear is something that I may never fully understand. I often remind her of the many times that she drove 18-wheelers in the past and now has issues with driving to Gueydan, or here, or Abbeville, or anywhere.

Feel free to check here for an update to Dad's recovery. I will try to share one now and again.

I would also like to continue with regular blog posts, just haven't been able to spare the time to do so in the recent weeks.

If you have questions about Dad's surgery or recovery, feel free to email me with them. You can send them to my personal email address. If you do not have that address, you may send them to cgs.ingodshands@yahoo.com.

I'm not sure how many readers know of what has been taking place, but I wanted you all to know that things are going well. Dad is recuperating well. His strength and determination is slowly returning. For those who know him you've probably already guessed that its return is not fast enough for him. I think that he'd like to return to his work schedule, but at some times does realize that the surgery and its seriousness needs some serious healing time.

I will return to write more as time permits me to do so.

Have a BLESSED DAY!