Crying Jags, Sobbing Spurts, Just Plain Crocodile Tears

Okay, well then, there we were waiting for Mer's kiddos arrival, which Glory was working out with Mr.Bruce. We had plenty to do everyday to "try" to keep her mind off this.

The first thing was to get her to realize that she didn't have to pee every two hours, during our precious slumber time. I thought since God hadn't taken her out I was going to have to! (LOL... That was sleep deprivation talking.) Mer would seriously call out to me every time my eyes began to flutter. She was still using the bedpan and half the time she really didn't have to pee. She was just very nervous about finding a soggy puddle under her butt. By then, I just didn't care! Naps for her during the day were a must, but for me non-existent.

Finally hour by creeping hour, night by lingering night, we managed to forge ahead (Yawn!) It wasn't even a liquid intake thing, Mer hardly in-took anything. Still weighing about 98 lbs.

Oh and yes, crying jags, sobbing spurts, just plain crocodile tears flowed daily. Partly from the frustration, but also because of the brain damage the stroke had so kindly left behind. Mer wore her feelings on her sleeve and still does. Then again you or I would burst into tears over any one of these struggles.

I just knew that if she was going to literally put one foot in front of the other, then I had to show her my hard nose.

One day she sobbed over me telling her, she would and COULD put her own pants on. This was just getting them up to her knees for her, because she couldn't stand without her walker. Even to let go of it to use one hand at a time would cause the walker to tip.

One day Mer wanted to snack on an apple, she asked me to peel it and chop it into tiny pieces. Normally I would, but it was time again to take a step forward. I told her, "Nope your going to have to eat it right off the core, peel and all." I think I literally saw steam coming out of her red hot ears! She was so mad she just did it! No choking involved, Whew! Man I sure didn't want to pull out my mouth to mouth act!

That girl! Man can you imagine me still spoon feeding her?! NO! (But I would)

Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy, and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
Colossians 3:13

Love you Mer