WHERE YOU DO NOT WANT TO GO

Christmas Dinner prepared by my mother all by herself. Now she's exhausted, but happy.

How often has she sung to all of us, mostly the songs of Zion.

We now see through a glass darkly.

John 21:18 Very truly I tell you, when you were younger you dressed yourself and went where you wanted; but when you are old you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go.”
Love

We are mourning these days. My mother insisted on returning to Sauda, even though she knew it meant she had to spend some time at a home for elderly. She so badly wanted treatment for her feet, her left side broken hip,and her right side sprained ankle, and it must be trained by her special physiotherapist, Ton. That was her firm conviction.
My mother's favourite landscape, Jaeren.

Tonight she is where she always said she doesn't want to end, and she does not feel happy at all, her voice sounded tiny and scared.
We therefore are sad, the whole family.
"When one limb is aching, the whole body is hurting."
Sharing secrets.

I woke up six this morning. Listening for the bumping sound of the roller. It is not longer here, nor the sound of the early nurses, chatting friendly a with my Mom as they carefully wake her up.
I need not get up to make her special breakfast or light candles in the kitchen.
I cannot sleep any more, so I steal out of bed anyway.
My Mom's waffles still are the best.

I have been reading a lot about angels lately. Both in the old and new testament there are lots of stories about how the servants of God are sent out to protect and bless the children of the Almighty.

I can feel your hand in mine

Psalm 91:11" For He will give His angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways."
Dear God, please send at least one to watch over my mother, night and day."

We've "seen to" many family graves throughout the years.
It has been a part of growing up.

WALKING ON PROMISES

The more troubled life is, the more important and valuable are the Lord's promises.

JOB 35:14
14 Yea, when thou sayest thou canst not see Him--the cause is before Him; therefore wait thou for Him. (Hebrew on English translation)


This picture was shot two weeks ago outside Oslo by my dear cousin Arne. He has generously let me use his morning glow art in my blog.

P.S. I've have written seven blog posts on Sisterhood Of The Traveling Scarf from September 9th till September 14th . Here's the address if you care to look them up.
http://travelingscarf.blogspot.com/2011/09/bible-and-circumstances.html
http://travelingscarf.blogspot.com/2011/09/circle-is-ended.html

Finally Ruby Tuesday again

It's finally time and space in my life to participate in a new Ruby Tuesday.
My mother has been ill for 4 weeks now, so ill they didn't give us any hope she would survive.Here she's home from the hospital, studying the Scarf Sister Bible. I think she's looking swell, but then again, I am not objective in this matter. Mom is living with Gunnar and me for the time being, but we've got nurses attending to her 5 times a day. One of the benefits of living in a country with health care for ordinary people.
My mother lost two of her siblings in less than two weeks prior to her heart collapse. Now she's looking at the family picture to the left every day, telling old family tales and mourning at the same time.

Here's Gunnar's friend Per visiting. He's fond of elderly people and not afraid of giving an old lady a hug.
I guess he prefers his wife and his brand new Alfa Romeo though, in that order.


I steeled out in the garden for a minute yesterday. Only two ripe apples on our apple tree.

I'm not quite sure about this photo fiddling, but as always, I'm in a hurry and eager to show you our first price product.



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In hope to God alone

I AM SO SORRY FOR NOT HAVING HAD THE OPPORTUNTY TO REVISIT ALL MY GUESTS THIS WEEK. MY MOTHER IS ILL AND ALL MY SPARETIME IS SPENT WITH HER. I AM SO GRATEFUL FOR EACH AND EVERYONE COMMENTING, PRAYING AND CARING FOR MY FAMILY. WORDS CANNOT EXPRESS MY FEELINGS. I'LL BE BACK SOON. TILL THEN; GO WITH GOD. LOVE FELISOL