Mother's Journey

As I sit beside my mothers bedside, looking into the gentle face that I have known for nearly 56 years I think back to all the memories I have had with her. A gentle, kind, loving, and gracious person. She never thought of herself, she only wanted to help others and make them happy. She loved her family so much, Dyanne and I, our children, her great grandchildren, our father and the rest of her loved ones.
Mom's journey with her life is nearly done. She suffered brain damage 2 1/2 years ago after surgery, leaving her unable to take care of herself. Dyanne and I found the Rehabilitation Center in Hampton, IA to be the best place for her. She has been in the Unit as they call it for Alzheimer's and those who cannot take care of themselves. The women who take care of mom have been wonderful.
About 3 weeks ago she got an infection and it has been very hard on her, leaving her bedridden. She seems to be in so much pain but is unable to tell us, I can see the pain in her face as she moans with anguish. My heart aches for her. She never wanted Dyanne and I to ever worry about anything. She was so proud of us even when I felt I didn't deserve her praises.
The pain medication only lasts so long before they give her more. It doesn't keep her as pain free as I would like it to. If I could take her pain I would.
I cherish the quiet times holding her hand, singing her favorite church hymns to her. I know she has to hear me but there is no sign of it. They say hearing is the last to go so I pray she is hearing my voice. I hold her hand next to my heart so she can feel the love I have for her.
Mom's life has not been easy since her brain damage, but she has been taken care of. Between Dyanne and I one of has been with her nearly every day. I will miss the mother I once knew. Her life's journey is coming to an end, God is in charge of her last day on earth. Her faith has always been strong, she loved her church and her church family so much. I have prayed for peace for her as she goes through this. I whisper to her about all the fond memories I have of our life and how proud I am to have a mother like her.
I mourned the loss of my mother 2 1/2 years ago after the brain damage happened. I lost my mother then, she has been like a child to me now. The roles have reversed, holding her hand as we walked down the hall, looking in the mirror making funny faces and talking about who knows what because she was not able to talk normal after that. Now I miss the voice, the smile and the touch. She loved to rub your back or your leg as you sit with her.
My prayers for her now are for a peaceful journey as she goes home to her Heavenly Father. No more pain, no more sorrow, healthy and seeing the family and friends she has lost. Good bye mother, I love you more than you will ever know. Godspeed mom, I will see you someday again.
Love your daughter Denise

I AM A MANAGER!

Today I got a card in the mail congratulating me on my success as a Watkins Independent Associate. I have made it to Manager level and I am so happy and excited. This puts me at a whole new level and I am looking forward to what lays ahead.
I would love to share this business with others, if only to use the products and to get a 25% discount. What other store do you get 25% off your purchases every day of the year? Besides if for any reason a product does not meet your standards or you want something different it is 100% money back guaranteed, no questions asked. Seriously, I have never found a product I didn't like with Watkins. They strive to produce the very best and everything is manufactured in the USA, right in Minnesota, not shipped from another country.
I have been with this company since 1982. I wouldn't stay with them if I didn't believe in the products and company. I don't need to shop elsewhere for cooking, cleaning, personal care and apothecary items that I use every day. I have a warehouse at my fingertips. Ordering online is so easy, saves me money on gas and time.
Visit www.watkinsonline.com today and read about it all. I know you will get as excited as I do. If you want to learn more, contact me 641-580-4052 or email denisepassehl@gmail.com. If you decide you would like to start your own business or just get products at a discount you can sign up online and use this number #300500.
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Organizing Madness!

I love to declutter and organize. Once I start I cannot stop. It gives me a rush to see how organized everything looks when I am done. I do this a couple times a year. Out with the old and in with the new. If I haven't used it, don't love it and never think of it then it is out of the house. It is a great burden off my shoulders when I don't have clutter sitting around. Of course I have to take care of the small hot spots every day, that makes it easier to do a larger project a couple times a year.
My office is almost the way I want it, my kitchen is done, I am thinking my utility room needs some attention so that will be the next project. It is so nice to walk into a clean uncluttered room.
My dogs like to watch me as I work. Don't understand why but I secretly think they like order also.
One of my resolutions for 2011 is to keep my castle organized. I love my home and I think it deserves respect also.



“Three Rules of Work: Out of clutter find simplicity; From discord find harmony; In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” - Albert Einstein