Guest guest Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 My mom and stepdad and some other family have been driving up from Florida, making their way to MA. I got a call tonight that while at a rest stop today, my stepdad fell into a bush and dislocated his shoulder, and he's also cut all over from the bush. Because of the Parkinson's and also extreme arthritis in his knees, he relies heavily on his upper body strength to get in and out of his chair, or really to do anything. I should mention that he's a big man. So now he is completely trapped. He's at the hospital now, and has talked about wanting to turn around and go back to Florida. Hopefully my mom and family will be able to convince him to go to Lenox for the summer getaway they'd planned. My mom will really need the support of my family to take care of him while his shoulder heals. And frankly, she needs a vacation. Of course this happens just after he agreed to go see Amma in Boston! I fear that even if he goes to Lenox, he may use this as a reason to not go see Amma, valid though it may be. But I feel like the Universe is working hard to get him into suffering so that perhaps he can work through it and come out ahead. So Amma's would be a great place to be (or is that my own judgement?)! Because all he sees is suffering and more suffering, and can't see the message in front of him. It's so hard to watch. Anyway, I share the situation and my thoughts with you because you all have been so supportive with information and help about the Boston program for him. And this is the state of things now. There is no telling how this will play out. Also, of course, if anyone feels like praying, he could sure use it. With love, Romi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 What a shame!! I feel sorry for your step dad as illness is such a drag. It so easy to be tormented by poor health. It is hard on everyone especially your mom. He is Amma's chid whether he meets her physically or not. I will remember your family in my prayers. Mary Ann Duckworth - Romi Ammachi Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:27 AM My stepdad and the wacky world My mom and stepdad and some other family have been driving up from Florida, making their way to MA. I got a call tonight that while at a rest stop today, my stepdad fell into a bush and dislocated his shoulder, and he's also cut all over from the bush. Because of the Parkinson's and also extreme arthritis in his knees, he relies heavily on his upper body strength to get in and out of his chair, or really to do anything. I should mention that he's a big man. So now he is completely trapped. He's at the hospital now, and has talked about wanting to turn around and go back to Florida. Hopefully my mom and family will be able to convince him to go to Lenox for the summer getaway they'd planned. My mom will really need the support of my family to take care of him while his shoulder heals. And frankly, she needs a vacation. Of course this happens just after he agreed to go see Amma in Boston! I fear that even if he goes to Lenox, he may use this as a reason to not go see Amma, valid though it may be. But I feel like the Universe is working hard to get him into suffering so that perhaps he can work through it and come out ahead. So Amma's would be a great place to be (or is that my own judgement?)! Because all he sees is suffering and more suffering, and can't see the message in front of him. It's so hard to watch. Anyway, I share the situation and my thoughts with you because you all have been so supportive with information and help about the Boston program for him. And this is the state of things now. There is no telling how this will play out. Also, of course, if anyone feels like praying, he could sure use it. With love, Romi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 Romiji, have faith. There is never a time when She isn't working on our behalf. She has never dropped the ball. She just tends to hide the outcome from our view so that we will have the opportunity to trust Her. love, Prajna Mary Ann Duckworth <bootie (AT) charter (DOT) net> wrote: What a shame!! I feel sorry for your step dad as illness is such a drag. It so easy to be tormented by poor health. It is hard on everyone especially your mom. He is Amma's chid whether he meets her physically or not. I will remember your family in my prayers. Mary Ann Duckworth - Romi Ammachi Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:27 AM My stepdad and the wacky world My mom and stepdad and some other family have been driving up from Florida, making their way to MA. I got a call tonight that while at a rest stop today, my stepdad fell into a bush and dislocated his shoulder, and he's also cut all over from the bush. Because of the Parkinson's and also extreme arthritis in his knees, he relies heavily on his upper body strength to get in and out of his chair, or really to do anything. I should mention that he's a big man. So now he is completely trapped. He's at the hospital now, and has talked about wanting to turn around and go back to Florida. Hopefully my mom and family will be able to convince him to go to Lenox for the summer getaway they'd planned. My mom will really need the support of my family to take care of him while his shoulder heals. And frankly, she needs a vacation. Of course this happens just after he agreed to go see Amma in Boston! I fear that even if he goes to Lenox, he may use this as a reason to not go see Amma, valid though it may be. But I feel like the Universe is working hard to get him into suffering so that perhaps he can work through it and come out ahead. So Amma's would be a great place to be (or is that my own judgement?)! Because all he sees is suffering and more suffering, and can't see the message in front of him. It's so hard to watch. Anyway, I share the situation and my thoughts with you because you all have been so supportive with information and help about the Boston program for him. And this is the state of things now. There is no telling how this will play out. Also, of course, if anyone feels like praying, he could sure use it. With love, Romi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 Hi Romi, I would just say a prayer and ask Amma to take care of everything. Then, whatever happens, happens as it should.... Love, mare PS- I will definitely pray for you, your Dad and Loved ones-especially your Mother, who I know from experience could really use that vacation! > - > Romi > Ammachi > Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:27 AM > My stepdad and the wacky world > > My mom and stepdad and some other family have been > driving up from Florida, making their way to MA. I > got a call tonight that while at a rest stop today, my > stepdad fell into a bush and dislocated his shoulder, > and he's also cut all over from the bush. > > Because of the Parkinson's and also extreme arthritis > in his knees, he relies heavily on his upper body > strength to get in and out of his chair, or really to > do anything. I should mention that he's a big man. > So now he is completely trapped. > > He's at the hospital now, and has talked about wanting > to turn around and go back to Florida. Hopefully my > mom and family will be able to convince him to go to > Lenox for the summer getaway they'd planned. My mom > will really need the support of my family to take care > of him while his shoulder heals. And frankly, she > needs a vacation. > > Of course this happens just after he agreed to go see > Amma in Boston! I fear that even if he goes to Lenox, > he may use this as a reason to not go see Amma, valid > though it may be. But I feel like the Universe is > working hard to get him into suffering so that perhaps > he can work through it and come out ahead. So Amma's > would be a great place to be (or is that my own > judgement?)! Because all he sees is suffering and > more suffering, and can't see the message in front of > him. > > It's so hard to watch. > > Anyway, I share the situation and my thoughts with you > because you all have been so supportive with > information and help about the Boston program for him. > And this is the state of things now. There is no > telling how this will play out. > > Also, of course, if anyone feels like praying, he > could sure use it. > > With love, > Romi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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