hey guys.
my sister arrived from california tonight. the whole fam came up to the parents’ place and we are having $115 worth of mexican takeout.
that, my friends, is 17 fish tacos, 8 orders of rice & beans, 6 orders of chips, salsa & guac, a chile verde burrito and a chicken salad. to go.
because i am busy enjoying quality time with people i love, i won’t be posting about today. in case you wondered, it was a pretty great day.
instead of a typical meals & moves post.. i am posting something from the heart. not from my heart, but from momma b’s heart.
here she is..
Thank you is not a big enough word! I am absolutely overwhelmed with the outpouring of love, prayers and concern for me, Janetha and our family!! The past few days have been scary but also rewarding and quite eye opening.
This is Janetha’s blog. I’m glad she shares our family with all of you and is allowing me some space here to “ramble” (now you know where she gets it!) I am so proud of the way she approaches all aspects of her life. She is willing to share, serve, humor, teach and love us with such candor and honesty, I am so happy to be her mother!
I’m all about helping others and hope my scare will perhaps help others out there experiencing some of what’s up in my life. Yes, I’m a pretty healthy 58 year old who loves to exercise and tries real hard to eat right ;)
I now know I have a hole in my heart – we will find out Monday, March 28 just how big the hole is and whether or not it will require repair. My oldest daughter is a research junkie, I am so thankful for the articles and links she has sent to our family – we are learning a lot and knowledge is power!!
We are learning that the hole may have a close connection to the migraines I suffer with as well as the TIA’s I have also had. A few of you mentioned situations in your own lives and families that are quite similar to what we are experiencing and sharing with us is so helpful, thanks again!!
I came home at noon today feeling a little “off” having worked in the morning. I ate some of Janetha’s left over lasagna (yum) and then sat down and began to read all of your sweet comments……before long I had tears dripping on my keyboard feeling so richly blessed by your kind words of encouragement and love, you folks are so incredibly amazing!! But you know what the best part was??? Before too long I no longer was feeling “off” – I was feeling SO much better! I am also all about positive affirmations – I have a necklace I love to wear that says “Think good, it will be good” and that about sums it up!
It is so rewarding to be surrounded by such love and concern – now I’m starting to repeat myself and sound crazy– haha! So I will close by telling you how much I love ALL of you, I consider you family and include you in my daily prayers. It may sound cliché but I totally feel your love and prayers— it keeps me going! I have a great love and respect for a loving Heavenly Father who knows us all and wants us to be happy. I also have great faith in the power of prayer, I have a wonderful family close by and all of you – I am a blessed and lucky momma b!!!!
from the bottom of both of our hearts…
…thank you.
xo. janetha g. & momma b.
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I’m glad to hear you guys are figuring out the cause behind the recent problems. Your family continues to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Wishing you the best.
I cried. (I’m a baby.) Love you Janetha and love to Momma B. Enjoy the family time and hug each other lots. You are lucky to have each other.
Oh Momma B! What a wonderful letter. I can see where Janetha gets the ability to express her personality so well in writing. This reminds me so much of my mom and my relationship because we’re quite close as well. Nothing is quite like it.
You both will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. <3
Love to you Momma B! You’re a rockstar :) You and Janetha will be in my thoughts and prayers…
My mom and I have been praying for you guys every day and every day she has asked me “Have you heard anything about Sue?” And now I can tell her yes. At least you guys are starting to get answers and I 100% believe that this WILL be fixable! You’ve got at least two Peas praying for that!
I’m crying over here too. Momma B, you are loved, as is your dearest Janetha! xoxo
Dearest Momma B,
Now there are tears all over MY keyboard! You are such a strong woman, and a great example not only for your daughter, but for all women. I wish you the swiftest of recoveries.
Sending so much love.
I’m so glad the family is together! Thanks for an update in your own words, momma b!!! Sending you all lots of hugs, love, and prayers!
What a great night!
This question is for Momma B, do you have a PFO? I was diagnosed with one last year and for now they are choosing to not repair it, although if you do indeed have one and it contributed to your TIA I feel like I should investigate further.
At any rate, I love this blog and thank you Janetha for sharing your life and family with us!
Best of health to you.
Oh Momma B, I’m so glad that you are feeling a bit better and have a reason which only leads to solution! You’ve got a strong family and lots of people rooting for you. You will get through this quickly because you are healthy, happy and have lots of good vibes directed your way. I wish you all the best!
Janetha, take all the time you need hon! Take care of your family and know that we all care and are hoping for everything to be well very very soon.
-From a very lurky blogger…. not a stalker, I just care without commenting much ;)
I am so happy to hear that you are finding out the cause for your recent setback Momma B! And that is all it will be too, just a minor setback until shopping again for giant kitchen spoons with Janetha!
Janetha is an inspiration to many who read her blog (like myself) and isn’t because of her moves of her meals. It is her life — and her approach to it that keeps me reading!
Enjoy your Mexican fare tonight — and prayers for only good news come Monday.
What a wonderful post! I will continue to keep you all in my thoughts and prayers! :)
Awww, Mamma B! I love you! Such a wonderful post! :D
xoxox
Kathleen
Momma B….soooo amazing to hear from you!!
I have been thinking about you, Janetha, your entire family nonstop. In fact, I stalk Janetha’s blog for updates b/c I have been worried sick (and praying!) and just know I am sending my love and sunshine from San Diego over your way!
xoxo
Aunt Sue or Zoo as Sarah used to say, we love you so!!! We are thinking of you daily and praying for you that as you move forward all will be well. Thank you for letting us know how you are doing, I love seeing you and Janetha and your beautiful smiles, it made me cry just a little, what a great picture. Your family in Idaho is sending positive vibes your way!! :)
LOVE YOU BOTH MOMMA B AND JANETHA!!!!! You both are strong, beautiful women who have fought hard through this time and I just know everything will be ok!! I am so happy to hear Momma B is doing better and both of you deserve all the love you’ve received!! Thinking of both you and your family at this time… xoxoxooxo
awww :) Momma b! So sweet. As always, you’re in my heart.
All that Mexican?? You’re making me crave ;)
Thank YOU for putting this out there in the world. Much love to you and your entire family.
You are beautiful inside and out, Momma B.
Momma b,
I hope you read this because I want you to know how much your words have moved me. As you know, I don’t have a mom and my dad also suffered a stroke. I’ve read all your previous guest posts and always had this secret wish you’d adopt me some day. And not only because this would make Janetha my sibling! You are so brave and strong, and you are always in my thoughts. My dad was also quiet healthy, but still suffered the stroke. I guess they don’t discriminate :(. But I have all the faith in the world you’ll get through this bump in the road. I look forward to meeting you someday so I can give you a proper hug. Take care!
-Eden
Janetha,
Love you ;)
-Eden
Penny and Randy,
woof woof woof woof.
-Eden (they read the blog too, right?)
It could not of been said better….precious.
I hope your mom is feeling 100 percent soon!
my word, this is a beautiful post. enjoy each other!!!
Enjoy the time with your family! You and Momma B never cease to impress me. Still sending good thoughts and prayers your way.
god bless you!
I admire your mom and daughter relationship so much! I’m so happy that you are learning new things about your health and hopefully everything will work out for you Momma B. I’m mostly a reader, I rarely comment but I just had to at this, happy thoughts and prayers for a full recovery!
Momma B,
You are amazing! I am so glad that they are figuring things out, and I have to say that necklace you said you had, wow that is really beautiful, I love what it says : )
You are a beautiful, strong, and positive lady! We all love you Momma B and you , Janetha, Marshall, and all of your family feel like family to me!
Sending love and prayers!!!!
Katie xoxo
that is just the happiest sight, to see all the mexican take-out and see that your family is together. i hope you had a wonderful evening of laughter, love, and sharing.
momma b, thank YOU for sharing, too. so glad you have felt the support of janetha’s blogging “friends and family.” all the very very best to you.
What a wonderful note! I love you guys!
We love you Mamma B!! Not a cliche at all! all heart here! Praying for healing!
hugs,
LC
How wonderful that your family is in town. I’m sure you all have so much to catch up on so enjoy this weekend with the people you love! :)
Aw, both of you are so sweet! Hope everything is OK!
Janetha has made us a part of your family through her blog and this has brought us all closer together. So glad to hear you are doing better and now they have some answers The love in your family is so evident – the knowlege and that love will work the miracles we all pray for you. By the way…so glad I read your beautiful post BEFORE I put on my makeup this morning!
That’s a lot of Mexican food! I’ll be over for leftovers.
I’m glad you’re figuring out the cause of what happened – knowledge is power! But love is even more powerful and it sounds like your family is 100% there to love and support each other.
We’re all here for you, too! **hugs**
Ok now I have tears in my eyes and warm fuzzies…lots of love to you Momma B. You guys are such an incredible family – thank you so so much for keeping us posted on your progress. I will continue to keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Sending lots of hugs and love from NC
XOXO
What a beautiful letter! I am definitely keeping your family and your mom in all of my thoughts and prayers! I wish nothing but the best! :) I am definitely here if you ever need to talk! I mean that from the bottom of my heart! :) xoxo
I love all of that Mexican takeout!!! Mexican is my FAVE food in the entire universe!! :)
Your family is in my thoughts. :) Enjoy that mexican food & family time & keep smiling! xoxo
Love and prayers to you Momma!
You are both in my thoughts and prayers!
Now I’m the one with a wet keyboard! Love!!
aw thank you momma b for sharing this! you’re a lucky girl janetha!
Thinking of you guys and praying for you! I’m so happy to see Momma B’s post :)
My uncle had a massive stroke 8 years ago and we didn’t think he would make it. He was in a coma fo 2 weeks and had horrible swelling in his brain. At my wedding (7 years ago), he was in a wheelchair and really couldn’t do anything for himself.
But today? He’s working. He’s driving. He’s driving all of us crazy to still everything he did before :) It really was a miracle – I know Momma B will come out of all this even better than before :)
Amazingly heartfelt post! You’re in all of our thoughts and prayers! Coincidentally, I work for a company that solely focuses on Congenital Heart Disease…check out our free patient ed. site: http://www.pted.org. Also, email me if you have ANY questions or need more resources! I have a ton! xoxo
So sweet!
I was thinking about your family all day yesterday!! I am so glad everyone is doing better and you are spending loads of time with family–there is no better feeling than ebing surrounded by those who love you more than anything in the world
xo
It is so wonderful that in this time your family can come together and share some wonderful family time. I continue to pray for you, momma B and your family.
Janetha, I am sure you have heard this before..you have your momma’s cheek bones..B-E-A-utiful!!
We love you Mama B!!!!!
I’m so happy to hear that our little blog community has been able to help in some small way. You are all continually in my prayers. I love you and am thinking of you!
I don’t comment much but I do lurk simply because I love the ramblings on here and there are so many great recipes and exercise ideas. I am so glad you are feeling much better and the whole fam is in my thoughts and prayers!
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