New Year's Eve Party!

We all enjoyed my mom's spaghetti together this New Year's Eve while we waited for the ball to drop.

Natural Meds...

My mom's natural meds. include a trip to Target, Disneyland Magic, and "Natural Juice" from a Juicer that Matt bought for her for Christmas.

With Family and Friends

My mom is now being cared for by family, friends, and hospice at her son, Matt's house in Lemoore. If you would like to send a card to cheer her up... she would love to hear from you.

Marleen Golonsky
1254 Summerwind Dr.
Lemoore, CA 93245

Nurse Madison helps Grandma...

Merry Christmas!

After a lot of effort and my mom's determination she was released and made it home last night for Christmas with the family. All of her kids and grandkids stayed at Matt's house for Santa to arrive. My mom enjoyed watching the grandkids' Christmas morning and being around family. It was a Christmas to remember.

Elijah played a very special book my mom recorded in the hospital for all the grandkids to enjoy for years to come.

"Twas the Night Before Christmas"

Friends Always Lift You Up!

Friends Always Lift You Up... And break you free from the hospital!

That is a true friendship!

Many have asked...

Where is my mom, exactly:

She is at Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center (9920 Talbert Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 in room 236) Yet, she hopes to go home (back up North) soon.

A True Survior!

Last night my mom couldn't wait to see who the "New Survior Finalist" would be... However, she fell asleep... Yet, it didn't matter because she is the "TRUE SOUL SURVIOR"...

Never giving-up on her duties/purposes in life...

Little Rest...

Last night was a rough night for my mom... Everyone at the hospital tried hard to make her comfortable with different positions... even to the point of putting her on a special air bed... however nothing seemed to work that well, at this point... However, the day-light is entering the room and my Dad has arrived for the day shift.

Ghost Riders

I just wanted everyone to know that I have "ghost writers" on this blog... a sister here, a sister there...
Laura, guess who is posting this now...

A Pain in the Butt!!!

Well... it turns-out that my mom has a MAJOR sore on her bottom; a bed sore, in fact. (OUCH!!!) Now she is being a pain in the ass in the hospital (literaly)..., since she will be staying here...at least for the weekend.

In the Hospital

My mom was put in the hospital again... more updates later... But for now...

My mom is a famous lady!! No time was lost for visitors to arrive and she was prepared for pictures with her Raindeer Antlers ....

Christie forgot to take a picture of her cookie basket with instant starbucks coffee for visitors....and the yummy cookies, which my mom even tested. :)

Tree Decorating

My mom picked out her tree the week before at Target.

Kaleb and I spent the afternoon helping decorate my mom's small Christmas tree. My mom hung ornaments while Kaleb strung popcorn.

The Hero...

THE HERO AND HIS LADY FAIR

Tall and lanky, middle-aged, breeze ruffling his gray hair,
He walks behind his lady fair, as though he’s not a care.

The telling scarf upon her head speaks words so loud and clear,
Body fighting, chemo biting, it’s been an awful year.

As they approach the waiting car, his arm encircles her,
No ravages of cancer his affections can deter.

He pulls her near, with kisses dear, a lover’s sweet embrace,
And comfort’s share is written there upon her upturned face.

Letting go, he holds her hand while opening her door,
On with their day, in separate ways, he to work, she back to war.

Secure of heart, a work of art, their worth to each is known,
Where two have grown together, neither now will tread alone.

Although a damsel in distress, she’s not a woman weak,
It takes a mighty spirit to scale this mountain’s peak.

And by her side there walks a man, a hero to be sure,
Who takes command and firmly stands as battles they endure.

Charlotte Hartman

Trying to Fix the Problems in Her Life...

Today, I went over to my mom's house to help with a few things that are to hard for my mom to do anymore... like the dishes and laundry. Later my mom got her med. bag changed...thanks, Steven; while I continued to help with things around the house. As you can see...my mom's bedroom wall and ceiling are still under construction from the water leak that happened at Thanksgiving...(She is hoping to have the house fixed for our family Christmas gathering. So keep your fingers crossed. :) At this point, all of their bedroom belongs are in the big green bin at the side of the house.

As for yesterday, my mom got away from the mess at home... and joined the church girls for breakfast... then went with Aunt Debbie to supervise her at work. She truely enjoyed this time, since she gets lonely at home, while my Dad and the rest of us are working.

A Busy Day... Followed by a Day of Rest

Yesterday, my mom came with me to my doctor appointment so that she could see her granddaughter on the screen. She couldn't be more thrilled to hear that everything looks good... she's a healthly little girl and will be arriving April 19th.



Then, I dropped my mom off at OTP, where she got a chance to visit with some of her co-workers and have lunch...

After spending time at OTP, my mom was taken to her classroom for a visit with her students and staff. (Oh, how she misses them...!)

She was sooo proud of herself for making it all day... from 7am to 4pm, in the afternoon. (You Go Mom! We are proud of you!)

Sooo... Today, my mom spend the day in bed resting...

My mom has been very tired this week, since chemo last Friday, and has been resting at home. Hopefully, she will feel more energy next week.

More Driving Practice

My mom was sooo excited to get a Target card in the mail the other day. She couldn't wait to go driving at Target, again. This time she did much better...