mom

Last night, in the middle of the night, I woke up to Kyle talking on the phone.  He said a couple things in a sleepy voice and then hung up.  I asked what was wrong and he told me his mother had a stroke and was in the hosital. His sister, Noreen was going to text to let us know how things were going when she got to the hospital.  It was hard to sleep after that for both Kyle and I - we had nightmares of the worst.  I was exhausted though and could only manage a prayer of, "Please bless Mom.  Please Bless Noreen." In the morning, the first thing I did was look at Kyle's phone for a text.  It said she was doing better and almost back to normal.  I was relieved.

After we were all up, Kyle decided he wanted to fly out to be with his mom.  I wouldn't have it any other way, so he got a flight and tonight he flew to Los Angeles.  I have spent the day thinking about the family I married into.  It has been emotional since the MRI they did to check for the strokes (it ended up being 3 mini ones) showed either a cyst or a tumor near her brain as well.  I can only imagine how Kyle is feeling right now.

It seems in the world's world of humor there is a category just for mother-in-laws.  I have never really understood why.  Yes, people are all different, and gaining a new family takes adjusting, but I never have liked the idea of any mother being ridiculed. 

I have a great mother-in-law.  She amazes me in many ways.  She is an amazing hard worker, frugal and yet extremely giving.  She always asks about my mother and siblings.  And I know she loves her children very much.  Above all, I have her to thank for my wonderful husband.  Why should she deserve any less than the most respect from me?

I have also thought about my wonderful sister-in-law.  She moved to CA a few years ago.  We were sad to have her family leave, but now I am so glad she is there. She also amazes me with the size of her heart and her strength. I guess in a crazy way there has been a good thing come as I realize how much I love this family I married into. 

Again, prayers are needed.  As of right now, mom is scheduled for brain surgery in the morning to remove the mass.  And pray for Kyle - first Ka'imi and now his mother.  My heart hurts for him.
Love you, Kyle.