Surprise!!

Sorry we haven't gotten anything posted since Thursday, but Mom is doing so well that we have been having to rethink what is happening and restructure the future. So.... More information and pictures will be coming, but for a quick update.....she is doing really well. Coming out to the family room to watch movies and look at blogs and pictures on the computer, walking a little from room to room, and now is wanting some of her history projects to keep her mind busy. So as you see, Mom is still Mom and we are loving having her around much longer than we had originally been told. YIPPEE!!!

Thursdays events

Today was a wonderful day for Mom. She woke up very frustrated that she was still here. She wants to go home so badly!!!
She has been very allert and busy. She got into her wheel chair and spent several hours there.
Shane, Celeste and girls, and also Derek came and visited with her. She asked for a blessing which they were happy to do for her.
Then she ventured into Jan's big overstuffed comfy recliner chair. She was able to relax and take a great nap.
After waking, there was a harpest that came and played for her. We all enjoyed the peaceful and relaxing strains of the harp.
She stood up with Jan for a while. They danced and laughed and enjoyed the exercise.
She is still amazing and beautiful and lively and full of her dry witt. She keeps us going and laughing!! What a blessing she is to us.

Mom's Testimony

Today while Shane and Celeste and also Derek were here, Mom was asked to share her
testimony before they left. Here is what she said:
"I know without a shadow of a doubt that this is the true church.
I know that this is his gospel. Jesus Christ stands at the head of it.
I know that Heavenly Father has a very special plan for each one of us.
I know He has one for me! I have seen in the last month the unfolding of His great plan.
Ever since I went to Missouri, my life has taken a complete turn. I saw things there that
I am now experiencing that would have been horrible if I hadn't been prepared.
I am the most blessed in the world. I have the greatest family. I Love everyone of them.
I have asked Jan over and over again 'what is my purpose here?' until she is sick of hearing
those words. But I finally understand what my purpose is. It is to tell everyone ~ Let everyone
know that Heavenly Father Loves them and that the church is His true church. That is what
I am to do is to make sure everyone knows that I know this!
And I will. In His sacred name, even Jesus Christ. AMEN!"

The Angels Are Among Us!

Mom recieves angels from around the country on a daily basis. The Guardian Angel Stitchers club in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin added Mom's name to their list of people who need angels. The angels have come from Florida, New York, Missouri, California and many states in-between. They range in sizes from a dime to 6 inches high and all come with notes of wisdom, blessings and love from the Guardian Angel Stitchers.

This picture is one of Mom's favorites, taken just before David passed away, with Christ imposed behind them. We put angels all over the picture so she can see her earthly angels as well as the eternal ones.

This photo shows how small the angels are, it's located inside the O of the picture.

This was made by Daryl, Mom's neice. It's about 6 inches tall.

Angels come in all colors and sizes

It's Tuesday, the 7th of October. Last night we thought Mom had decided to leave - all signs were there, but she came bouncing back, wanting to go for a walk, eat banana cream pie and have her favorite drink, Postum with canned milk, which Jan had in the house so we were able to get it for her. Although going for a walk was impossible, we were able to get her into a wheel chair today and put her at the front door so she could see out into the beautiful front yard that Janet has. She also wanted her hair done and make-up put on, so as she wished it was done.

Marti is here for the night along with her daughter Shauntay. Mom loves having her baby, Marti, around, it makes her smile. They have a great relationship as she does with all her children. We've been able to do webcam with Ray in Arizona a couple times now, keeping him up on what's going on.

Brent gives Mom a flower picked from his yard


Joan gives Mom a facial and does her make-up.













Three of the four living siblings, Doris, Ruth and Pete spend time daily with their sister. All have traveled from Arizona and Texas to visit and spend time as a family. What a great legacy, after 80 years, their still tight!

Sunday - an amazing day!

It's Monday at 11:45 AM and Mom is still sleeping since 9 PM last night. We believe it's because we just plain wore her out yesterday!

On Sunday Mom began the day by watching conference, one of her favorite things to do, but it was extra special because the camera men showed Janet singing in the choir 6 or 7 times, one pretty full faced. That's a record! Mom was very proud of Janet, as she always is, but how fun to see her so many times. It was the only session Jan sang in because she wanted to be at home with Mom.

All her children were around her all day, as well at 2 sisters, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was bright, alert, funny, witty, inspiring and quite beautiful! We could hardly believe she was so awake and for so long, but we all loved spending time with her and everyone got the "alone" time that they wanted.

She really wanted to get up and go for a walk, but we didn't have the ability to do that for her with all the cords she's attached to, so we called Hospice, they brought over a wheelchair this morning, and if Mom is still up to it, we'll take her out for a bit.

It's hard to believe she is feeling so well without having any liquids or food since the IV was taken out last Friday. Her last meal was 2 weeks ago yesterday while in Missouri. What an amazingly tough and courageous Mom.

Stay tuned, we'll keep you updated!

Comfortable at home

Resting in a pile of pillows!

Mom left the hospital on Friday morning and is now resting comfortably at Janet's house, where she has been living. She's on the main floor in the piano room just off the front entrance. Jan lives in a very beautiful country type setting, like a cottage in the woods. Looking out the window she sees beautiful trees, listens to the magpies and smells the wonderful rain we've been getting all day.

She is being properly medicated as to have as much comfort as possible and yet still be conscious enough that she can tell us what she needs, communicate briefly with those around her and have all of her family just a room away and at her beck and call at anytime. She coughs, everyone jumps. Rarely is there less than 2 or 3 people around her bedside.

She's enjoying conference weekend. She was thrilled about the announcement of the new temples, but the thing that got her attention the most was when Ray announced he's make his family favorite 9 grain wheat pancakes for breakfast. Big grins all around. Although she's mainly eating yogurt and water, she loved the smell of the pancakes, bacon and eggs permeating the house. Smells of home. We love her!

Grandma wants her three Peterson Grandsons at the foot of her bed so she can see them.