The most heartfelt gratitude to each of you for the tremendous outpouring of calls, messages, love and light. I sit by her bedside now with David Stanwood's exquisite creation floating in the air. Mother remains stable but critical. We are awaiting MRI results now, and I shall update accordingly. I believe you can select to receive updates below.
In the meantime, here is an article from the MV Times, in case you have not seen it.
https://www.mvtimes.com/2017/11/09/beloved-council-aging-volunteer-critical-condition/
We would welcome your images, notes, poetry, readings...anything at all.
With love,
Katherine
Thinking of you both, with all love from Rome. Elizabeth
ReplyDeleteYour Mom is such a beautiful lady! You look so much alike. Sending lots of love to you both. Patti
ReplyDeleteKatherine, you and your mom are in my thoughts daily. Thank you for this and the article. Your description of her reminds me of miss rumphius! She sounds lovely just like you. I'm sending my most sincere love to all. Love Leah
ReplyDeleteSending love and hope vibes your way. Your Vineyard warrior mom is amazing...just like YOU! Be gentle with yourself as your caring soul is jumping on the wobbly life trampoline! xo Dana
ReplyDeleteAll of us at St. Stephen's School are holding you and your mother in the Light. We carry you close in this time.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sending. I hope Virginia is healing and that you have all of the support you need. If there is anything I can do please let me know. Chris
ReplyDeleteTo see the world in a grain of sand
ReplyDeleteAnd a heaven in a wild flower
To hold infinity in the palm
And eternity in an hour....
W Blake, from Auguries of Innocence
Thank you for the updates. I've seen your mom out and about so much and connected with her in passing... she has such a grace and kindness to her. I did a double take when I saw her face in the paper. Your family is in my prayers!
ReplyDeleteDear Katharine, Thank you so much for sending the article and for keeping us informed about Virginia's progress. The nature of the posts and the beauty of the photos and poetry are a beautiful testament to the grace and love that are your relationship with your mother and the way you both live your lives. I was shocked in hearing of the accident and of course am hoping for Virginia's most easeful recovery. Please let me know if I can be helpful here on the Island. I couldn't tell from your posts so far whether Virginia has recovered consciousness. Please give her my love. Thank you for continuing to let us all know how she is doing. Thank you for letting us know how you are doing as well. It is very reassuring to know that you have a place to stay when you are not at your mother's side. And, of course, it is so comforting to know that you and your mother have such a wonderful bond and that you are there for her. Sending much love. Martha Abbot
ReplyDeleteSending so much love your way. I love seeing this photo of your mom. She is as beautiful and serene as you are...
ReplyDeleteAunt Virginia has been a very special part of my life, especially during my childhood. She always made me feel special and loved no matter the circumstances. As an adult, I have come to admire her gentle and kind spirit and her wisdom. I have often saved voice mails she left on my phone and played them again over and over. I love her sweet voice and cannot wait to hear it again. I have a beautiful picture of her when she visited and helped out at a pet adoption, I will send it to you Kathy.
ReplyDeleteVirginia was a lovely, gentle lady, and a very graceful dancer. We are so sad that she has left us.
ReplyDeleteMaria and Tad
Katherine, I too knew your mom as a wonderful, beautiful dancer in our Ballroom Dance MV ensemble. I am shocked and hurt and saddened with the news. I lost my wife this past January and was reminded that "she is just starting her eternal life." Be assured, your mom is dancing with the Lord.
ReplyDeleteLove and strength to you,
Tom Newton