I will be taking a brief break from blogging. My grandfather was admitted to the hospital yesterday after suffering a mild stroke. Right now I will need to focus my energy and time towards helping my grandparents. Both of them are in their eighties and live with us. Thank you for your understanding.
22 Feb
Perennial Garden Lover 
Posted by Darla on February 22, 2009 at 6:52 am
Prayers for you and your grandparents Racquel.
Posted by Chandramouli.S on February 22, 2009 at 7:02 am
Your grandparents are lucky to have you and your love for them. I’ll remember your grandfather during my daily prayers.
Posted by Jan on February 22, 2009 at 7:50 am
I hope your grandfather recovers soon, I’ll keep your family in my prayers.
Jan
Always Growing
Posted by Cameron (Defining Your Home Garden) on February 22, 2009 at 8:05 am
Racquel,
Sending good thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.
Take care,
Cameron
Posted by Victoria on February 22, 2009 at 8:07 am
I hope there’s someone there to take care of you too, Racquel. You and your grandparents are in my thoughts and prayers. Best wishes, Victoria
Posted by tina on February 22, 2009 at 8:11 am
Very best wishes for your grandfather to get better. I’ll be sending you and your family well wishes.Do let me know if I can do anything.
Posted by Janet on February 22, 2009 at 8:13 am
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Janet
Posted by Rose on February 22, 2009 at 8:47 am
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Racquel. I know just what you are going through–my father had a mild stroke on Friday, and I’m taking just a few minutes of down time before getting ready to go back to the hospital to see him. Fortunately, he seems to be doing well, but he is 83, and one never knows. I will be thinking of you and hoping for the best, too.
Posted by Beckie on February 22, 2009 at 8:56 am
Racquel, my prayers are with you and your loved ones. Take heart in the wonders that Drs. can do these days. Will be thinking of you.
Posted by Jean on February 22, 2009 at 9:06 am
My thoughts are with you and your Grandparents. How wonderful of you to take care of them Jean
Posted by Gail on February 22, 2009 at 9:09 am
Of course…you and your grandparents are in my thoughts and prayers…gail
Posted by cindee on February 22, 2009 at 9:10 am
I am sorry to hear about your grandfather. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Posted by Joy on February 22, 2009 at 11:29 am
Racquel, I’m so sorry to hear your grandfather’s health has been affected. It will be a tense time for you and you need to have things simplified so you can concentrate on where you are needed. I truly hope your grandfather’s health get much better .. and the stress is lifted for them and for you .. we’ll all be thinking of you I’m sure. Take care : )
Posted by kanak on February 22, 2009 at 12:32 pm
Racquel, I hope your grandfather recovers soon. Good luck and take care.
Posted by Mr. McGregor's Daughter on February 22, 2009 at 1:21 pm
I’m sorry about your grandfather’s illness. Strokes are one of the most frustrating maladies for the patient (and nearly as frustrating for the caregiver). I hope he makes a speedy recovery and that you at least find time to spend in your garden. Don’t worry about your blog, we’ll all still be here whenever you decide to come back.
Posted by Dave on February 22, 2009 at 1:41 pm
Racquel,
Your family’s health is way more important than blogging. I hope your grandfather feels better soon!
Posted by Sheila on February 22, 2009 at 2:53 pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will always wait patiently.
Posted by Susie on February 22, 2009 at 2:58 pm
I’m sorry to hear about your grandfather Racquel. I will definitely add him to my prayer list. Let us know how he is doing.
Posted by Cindy at Rosehaven Cottage on February 22, 2009 at 4:43 pm
I am so sorry! Please know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Hugs to you and your grandfather,
Cindy
Posted by Deb on February 22, 2009 at 4:53 pm
Racquel, My thoughts are are with you and your family during this difficult time. Take care. We will be here when you get back.
Posted by Connie on February 22, 2009 at 6:14 pm
Sending love and prayers….
Posted by spookydragonfly on February 22, 2009 at 6:26 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your grandparents. Please take care.
Posted by Racquel on February 22, 2009 at 6:33 pm
Thank you everyone for your good thoughts & prayers for my grandfather. I was overwhelmed with the outpouring of nice comments from all of you. We spent half of the day at the hospital today. He is still quite weak from the stroke. They will be keeping him for at least a couple more days to run some tests and observe him.
Posted by ChrisND on February 22, 2009 at 8:33 pm
Best wishes and good thoughts to you and your family for a smooth and speedy recovery. You make the right choice to focus energy to your family.
Posted by greenwalks on February 22, 2009 at 8:55 pm
Oh dear, I’m so sorry to hear this, Racquel! Strokes are so scary. I hope it was mild enough that he is able to recover without too much trouble. We will be here when you return! Sending good health wishes to your family.
Posted by Linda at Meadowview Thymes on February 22, 2009 at 8:59 pm
Just read this Racquel–please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
Hugs, Linda
Posted by Cinj on February 23, 2009 at 11:33 am
Take your time, grandparents are much more important than blogging! I wish I still had mine around to take care of. We’re down to only one mom for each of us. Enjoy the time you have with them while you still have it. My grandpa had several mild strokes which he was able to recover from. I hope the same is true for you.
Posted by skeeter on February 23, 2009 at 2:11 pm
Know that thoughts and prayers are being sent your way from Georgia! Hang in there and my best to your family….
Posted by Monica on February 23, 2009 at 4:55 pm
Sending good wishes your way!
Posted by Balisha on February 23, 2009 at 7:57 pm
Hi Racquel,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Grandparents are so special..take care…We’ll miss you.
Balisha
Posted by Kathleen on February 23, 2009 at 8:41 pm
Oh no. Sorry to hear that Racquel. Take your time. It’s so wonderful you’re there to take care of them. I hope he will have a full recovery. Take care and I’ll say some prayers for you and your family.
Posted by Birds 'n Such on February 23, 2009 at 9:11 pm
Hey Racquel,
Sorry to here about your
Posted by Birds 'n Such on February 23, 2009 at 9:13 pm
Sorry to here about your grandfather. I hope everything turns out OK. We will be here waiting when you return!
Posted by marmee on February 24, 2009 at 2:01 am
hope all goes well with your grandparents, family is so important and i know they appreicate your love and support.
Posted by Jan(ThanksFor2Day) on February 24, 2009 at 10:56 am
My thoughts and prayers are with your grandfather, grandmother and of course you, Racquel (and your family). We’re here when you’re ready!
Posted by easygardener on February 24, 2009 at 5:08 pm
I hope you grandfather recovers soon. Best wishes!
Posted by Rosella on February 24, 2009 at 5:28 pm
Racquel, I’m so sorry to hear about your grandfather — I hope that things go well for him. Remember too to take care of yourself!
Posted by Darla on February 24, 2009 at 6:17 pm
You are in my prayers, still, as the rest of your family. Take your time. Just wanted you to know that you are missed and are a valuable part of our garden friends.
Posted by Brenda Kula on February 25, 2009 at 10:28 am
Bless you for being such a wonderful relative! They are so lucky to have you!
Brenda
Posted by RainGardener on February 25, 2009 at 11:29 am
I’m so sorry to hear about your Grandfather. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Linda
Posted by VP on February 26, 2009 at 8:32 am
Here’s hoping your grandfather makes a speedy recovery. Take care.
Posted by Racquel on February 28, 2009 at 1:35 am
Thanks again to everyone for your kind thoughts & prayers for my grandfather.
Posted by flowergardengirl on March 1, 2009 at 10:35 pm
This is such a long and stressful process. My mom lived with me for about 18 years. She had 50 strokes in that time. Some were small and some left her speechless and paralyzed. I’m glad to hear your grandfather is home and NOT DRIVING! Glad he didn’t have the stroke while out on the road.
Yes it is but he is home now and doing well. He had a major stroke about 9 years ago that was pretty bad & he had to have rehabilitation to learn how to walk, talk etc…This one was pretty mild in comparison. I’m glad he isn’t driving anymore too. Hopefully with the Dr telling him that it will sink in better than when we tried to tell him the same thing a few months ago. 18 years? Bless your heart, you really do understand how overwhelming the process can be at times then.