I just got to see some of the first pictures of Little Spencer. He is so cute. He has a cute round face. The kind all Grandmas especially Great-Grandmas like to kiss. I haven't got to see him live and in person yet with this sinus problem, but as soon as it is safe I will get there.
Life is such a miracle. What a awesome thing to watch an expectant mom as she goes through the pregnancy and then see what it was all about. A new life that has just come from Heaven. His spirit is so pure and awaiting this experience of life. He has waited centuries to come now in these days, and to wonderful parents that have already sealed him to his family for eternity. He is ready to learn of the Lord's plan for him, and the work He has for him to do in these special days. How special Spencer must be to be sent now. What wonderful joys he will get to share with his loving parents and all his loving family that surrounds him. I am so happy for him and his Mommy and Daddy.
I am still waiting for paperwork to get pushed around so that we can get Paul into the group home. I think we are a little closer. Jill plains to meet first thing tomorrow with Marie. Jill has all the papers that is supposed to be needed and seen that all have been faxed to everyone who needs them. So hope continues. I hope soon!
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
A RED LETTER DAY
Along every path in life there are times of cloudiness, but as always there comes a break in the clouds and there before you is a beautiful wonderful sunshiny day. And this is one of those days.
In the wee small hours of this morning a new generation began in the Null Family. Spencer Rolph Conway was born. He is the son of my first grandchild Josiah Conway (Elaine's son) and his wife Heidi. He was born in Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, weighing 8 lbs 11 oz. and 21 inches long. Mother and baby are doing fine. And this means that as of today I have become a Great-Grandmothers. How special!
Josiah and Micheal (Patnude), Josiah's cousin, were the only grandchildren that their Grandfather Daniel Null ever got to see and hold before is death. There is a picture of him holding his first grandchild (Josiah) with a huge smile of pride and delight on his face. I am sure that look has returned today.
I am hoping to find a way over to the hospital today to do as all good Great-Grandmothers do, take lots of pictures and hopefully get to hold him and hug the New Mom and Dad, and the New Grandmother (Elaine) and Grandfather (Lloyd) Larsen.
What a Happy Day!
In the wee small hours of this morning a new generation began in the Null Family. Spencer Rolph Conway was born. He is the son of my first grandchild Josiah Conway (Elaine's son) and his wife Heidi. He was born in Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, weighing 8 lbs 11 oz. and 21 inches long. Mother and baby are doing fine. And this means that as of today I have become a Great-Grandmothers. How special!
Josiah and Micheal (Patnude), Josiah's cousin, were the only grandchildren that their Grandfather Daniel Null ever got to see and hold before is death. There is a picture of him holding his first grandchild (Josiah) with a huge smile of pride and delight on his face. I am sure that look has returned today.
I am hoping to find a way over to the hospital today to do as all good Great-Grandmothers do, take lots of pictures and hopefully get to hold him and hug the New Mom and Dad, and the New Grandmother (Elaine) and Grandfather (Lloyd) Larsen.
What a Happy Day!
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
A Step Forward
I actually got a call from "Marie" of Mercy Care today. I believe Jill ran her down. She said she understood that I had found a Group Home I wanted Paul in and wanted to know the name and address, etc. She said she would verify that they were certified with them and call me back. I expressed I was very glad to hear from her and felt that it was important to get Paul moved as soon as possible. She said she would get right back to me. No call back so far.
But, this afternoon I talked with Gabriel and he said he met with Marie's supervisor and that all his records with Mercy Care are up to date and in good standing with Mercy Care. There was one more paper that he was to fax to Mercy Care tomorrow morning and then he is ready for Paul to come now. However, he said something was said by Mercy Care "it could take a couple more weeks or so." What ever that means.
At lease I am sure Gabriel is certified. That's a step forward. I will give Marie tomorrow. If I have not heard from her I am going to except the help Steve, the Director of Immanuel offered yesterday to step in and help me. He does have some powers.
While there is still confusion, I feel a piece of progress was made today.
This would be a lot easier on me right now if this sinus infection would leave, three weeks is getting a bet long. They say we have a Storm coming tomorrow with a slite chance of rain. That would be so good. I would really like a walk in the rain right now - I would love it.
But, this afternoon I talked with Gabriel and he said he met with Marie's supervisor and that all his records with Mercy Care are up to date and in good standing with Mercy Care. There was one more paper that he was to fax to Mercy Care tomorrow morning and then he is ready for Paul to come now. However, he said something was said by Mercy Care "it could take a couple more weeks or so." What ever that means.
At lease I am sure Gabriel is certified. That's a step forward. I will give Marie tomorrow. If I have not heard from her I am going to except the help Steve, the Director of Immanuel offered yesterday to step in and help me. He does have some powers.
While there is still confusion, I feel a piece of progress was made today.
This would be a lot easier on me right now if this sinus infection would leave, three weeks is getting a bet long. They say we have a Storm coming tomorrow with a slite chance of rain. That would be so good. I would really like a walk in the rain right now - I would love it.
Monday, April 6, 2009
New Help Coming
This morning I gave one more try to reach Mercy Care. There was no way to get to a live voice.
Jill, had a couple of other phone numbers and said she would call them and try to get to someone. She also said I should let Immanuel Care Cent. know that we were trying to move Paul to a place with a higher level of care. I did. I reach a girl named Lorin who was very nice. She understood, but also recommended that I at least look at their unit in the other building that was set up for Hospice care. They had done a lot of work on that unit and felt that I might be comfortable with it. I made plans to see it after my visit with Paul.
I found him back in his old room, only it didn't look old anymore. They had removed the old carpet and replaced it with beautiful new wood flooring. Everything looked new. I made a fuss about it to Paul about how nice everything looked and he was pleased. At lease that had improved. But the level of care will still not be what he needs.
(A note. The lady that had been in charge back a few months ago when we had the bad incident of his room not being cleaned up after some accidents, was no longer there along with some others. I was told that as of today they have been transferred to a unit that has less "needed care" patients).
After the visit with Paul I met with Lorin at the new hospice unit. I was impressed. But I know that is not what Paul would really want. I explained to her his wishes to me and what we had been trying to arrange and the difficulties we have been having with Mercy Care. She immediately told me that they can be of assistants and can see that the transfer goes through and to have Jill, his social worker call her first thing in the morning. She knows Jill and can help her. Steve the Directer of Immanuel was there and said they can get it done right a way, with out waiting on Mercy Care.
So, tonight I get to sleep with more hope.
I guess I need to learn that I am really not walking alone but, that doesn't mean the walk won't be long at times.
Jill, had a couple of other phone numbers and said she would call them and try to get to someone. She also said I should let Immanuel Care Cent. know that we were trying to move Paul to a place with a higher level of care. I did. I reach a girl named Lorin who was very nice. She understood, but also recommended that I at least look at their unit in the other building that was set up for Hospice care. They had done a lot of work on that unit and felt that I might be comfortable with it. I made plans to see it after my visit with Paul.
I found him back in his old room, only it didn't look old anymore. They had removed the old carpet and replaced it with beautiful new wood flooring. Everything looked new. I made a fuss about it to Paul about how nice everything looked and he was pleased. At lease that had improved. But the level of care will still not be what he needs.
(A note. The lady that had been in charge back a few months ago when we had the bad incident of his room not being cleaned up after some accidents, was no longer there along with some others. I was told that as of today they have been transferred to a unit that has less "needed care" patients).
After the visit with Paul I met with Lorin at the new hospice unit. I was impressed. But I know that is not what Paul would really want. I explained to her his wishes to me and what we had been trying to arrange and the difficulties we have been having with Mercy Care. She immediately told me that they can be of assistants and can see that the transfer goes through and to have Jill, his social worker call her first thing in the morning. She knows Jill and can help her. Steve the Directer of Immanuel was there and said they can get it done right a way, with out waiting on Mercy Care.
So, tonight I get to sleep with more hope.
I guess I need to learn that I am really not walking alone but, that doesn't mean the walk won't be long at times.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Conference Weekend the Best of the Best
I am always lifted up by the wonderful message each speaker gives. I have learned to make copies of each session so I can go back and study one or two at a time and take better notes the second time. The Spirit that each brings is always strong and touching. I am so grateful for our Prophet and is Councilors and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. They leave no question of their testimonies of the Savior Jesus Christ and Our Heavenly Father. I am able to feel there spirits. It is especially nice to experience that here in my home.
After Conference was over I had two really nice telephone visits with two of Paul's Daughters, Sarah and Dionne. Dionne lives in Colorado with her family and Sarah lives down near Tuscon.
We got to visit and share some feeling and concerns abut Paul and the problem with Mercy Care.
I am looking forward to having it all settled and Paul in the lovely Group Home we want to have him placed in. Tomorrow there will be lots of phone calls to get the paper work done, so he could be in the home by the week end.
Please add your prayers.
After Conference was over I had two really nice telephone visits with two of Paul's Daughters, Sarah and Dionne. Dionne lives in Colorado with her family and Sarah lives down near Tuscon.
We got to visit and share some feeling and concerns abut Paul and the problem with Mercy Care.
I am looking forward to having it all settled and Paul in the lovely Group Home we want to have him placed in. Tomorrow there will be lots of phone calls to get the paper work done, so he could be in the home by the week end.
Please add your prayers.
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Armed for The Battle
Today was a day filled with lots of wonderful messages of Love and Testimony. Getting to listen to the Brothern & Sister who spoke in Conference and getting to see and hear from our new Apostle was very uplifting and fortifying, I am so thankful. Brother Anderson's bright smile and strong testimony of the Savior was so touching. I am really looking forward to tomorrow when he gets to give his first talk as an Apostle.
I had a visit today from the First Councilor in Stake Presidency and his wife. They came for soon grapefruit off the tree in the back yard. It was a nice surprise. She called just before they came.
They visited with me for a while. Wanting to know about me and how Paul was doing. (Pres. Welch is also in our Ward and knows Paul).
I shared with him that yesterday when I visited with Paul, he was very aware of who I was this time and wanted to know why he just couldn't come back home with me now. He said he is very lonely. I told him I was making arrangement for a nice home for him in our ward area, with real nice people to care for him. And that we will move him soon. That made him feel a little better.
But this morning I got a call from Gabriel the own of the group home we found Wednesday. He was very upset because he had be calling Mercy Care (several times) for two days to get the paper started and no one has returned his calls.
Pres. Welch gave me some advise on how to get action going. I am going to call Mercy Care at 8:00 am Monday and make sure I talk to someone "Live" with authority.
Getting to hear more wonderful messages tomorrow will be a help to straighten me.
I am so thankful for the gospel.
I had a visit today from the First Councilor in Stake Presidency and his wife. They came for soon grapefruit off the tree in the back yard. It was a nice surprise. She called just before they came.
They visited with me for a while. Wanting to know about me and how Paul was doing. (Pres. Welch is also in our Ward and knows Paul).
I shared with him that yesterday when I visited with Paul, he was very aware of who I was this time and wanted to know why he just couldn't come back home with me now. He said he is very lonely. I told him I was making arrangement for a nice home for him in our ward area, with real nice people to care for him. And that we will move him soon. That made him feel a little better.
But this morning I got a call from Gabriel the own of the group home we found Wednesday. He was very upset because he had be calling Mercy Care (several times) for two days to get the paper started and no one has returned his calls.
Pres. Welch gave me some advise on how to get action going. I am going to call Mercy Care at 8:00 am Monday and make sure I talk to someone "Live" with authority.
Getting to hear more wonderful messages tomorrow will be a help to straighten me.
I am so thankful for the gospel.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
A Hopeful Day
Today after calling many of the addresses of Group Homes Mercy Care gave us, I centered of 4.
Two homes, though the people were not were not setup for someone of Paul's condition. The wheel chair would not be moved about, especially the bathrooms, and they biyh showers in tubs. Just not good. The third was lovely and had an opening and was very professionally and would have been just right. But they no longer wanted to deal with Mercy Care. But, she had a home to re comment to us. She knew the owner and did except Mercy Care and spoke of him very highly.
So Laura and I took off the Home.
Gabrila, the owner met us at the door. We were invited in and it was lovely, It was completely built the needs of the residents. Nice rooms, large door openings. It was all lovely. Gabrila told us about what a good cook his wife makes. The make it a big thing to have home cooked meals.
Gabriel also players guitar and sings and has other groups come and play for them a couple a times each month.
They have a brother and sister in-law come in each evening and stay with them during the night and Gabrial and his wife Livia go too there home. They have been in business for some time. Gabrial was an RN when he left Romania, but has not gotten accredited yet. Livia has been a CVN for a lot of yeas and has worked a some of the hospitals in they Auria.
And the big thing his he is accredited with Mercy Care.
I will get with Jill the first thing in the morning and get the papers cleaned.
And I'm going to call frut
Barbara from California called to see how things were doing and when she realized I was working getting into a good place. She said she would call the temple and haves put on the pray rolls.
That is just what I will to here in the Masa Temle Call.
Two homes, though the people were not were not setup for someone of Paul's condition. The wheel chair would not be moved about, especially the bathrooms, and they biyh showers in tubs. Just not good. The third was lovely and had an opening and was very professionally and would have been just right. But they no longer wanted to deal with Mercy Care. But, she had a home to re comment to us. She knew the owner and did except Mercy Care and spoke of him very highly.
So Laura and I took off the Home.
Gabrila, the owner met us at the door. We were invited in and it was lovely, It was completely built the needs of the residents. Nice rooms, large door openings. It was all lovely. Gabrila told us about what a good cook his wife makes. The make it a big thing to have home cooked meals.
Gabriel also players guitar and sings and has other groups come and play for them a couple a times each month.
They have a brother and sister in-law come in each evening and stay with them during the night and Gabrial and his wife Livia go too there home. They have been in business for some time. Gabrial was an RN when he left Romania, but has not gotten accredited yet. Livia has been a CVN for a lot of yeas and has worked a some of the hospitals in they Auria.
And the big thing his he is accredited with Mercy Care.
I will get with Jill the first thing in the morning and get the papers cleaned.
And I'm going to call frut
Barbara from California called to see how things were doing and when she realized I was working getting into a good place. She said she would call the temple and haves put on the pray rolls.
That is just what I will to here in the Masa Temle Call.
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