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Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Special Request

As most of you know, my mother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer that has spread to other organs.  I have been staying with her at the hospital and it has been very difficult for me to post to my own  blog much less read other blogs.  I want to thank everyone who has left well wishes here on my blog and for those who have helped me to keep posting to my blog.  I still have two more very kind people who have written posts and I've not had the time to get them up on the blog yet....but I will.


One thing I noticed is how getting cards has really meant a great deal to my mother.  I'm going to ask each of you to please spread the word that I'm kindly requesting that people send my mother a greeting card.  Please no "Get Well" cards, but any other type of card would be wonderful.  You can share an uplifting moment in your life, a joke, just anything to lift her spirits.  I promise I'll do the same for you and your family....all you have to do is let me know :)

Cards can be sent to:
Olivia Howlett c/o
Henry Ford Hospital Room P623
2799 W Grand Blvd 
Detroit, MI 48202

We are hoping she will be able to go home sometime next week so if you can send a card sooner rather than later, that would be wonderful. 

I have been taking care of myself, so many people have asked.  I'm sleeping when I can and eating well. Again, THANK YOU so very much for all the kindnesses that have been shown....a little goes a long way during times like this.

Appreciative Smiles,
Kelly



27 comments:

  1. Kelly my thoughts and prayers are with you, your Mom and the rest of your family. It would an honor to send Mom a card. I know you are taking care of yourself, but take care,

    Robin

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  2. It was my pleasure to send your mom a card. Please know that I am praying for your family.

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  3. A card will be in the morning's mail. Thank YOU for asking for our support. It is always difficult to know how best to help when people are coping with so much.

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  4. I think of you often Kelly. I will get a card in the mail.

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  5. Will be thinking of your Mum and your family. All the very best. xx

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  6. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with you, your mom, and your family!

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  7. I would absolutely love to and it will be in the mail today, XOXO

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  8. One card heading your mother's way. My prayers are with your and your family.

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  9. Will do, dear! Big hugs to you all and Mom!

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  10. Blessing to you and your Mother , a card will be on it's way

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  11. Thanks for sharing and for increasing awareness that cute cards are better than Get Well cards, at this time.

    Did you by chance see the news of George Bush's snail mail letters? Great tribute to a period of time, not yet lost, where cards and written words are so appreciated.

    Big quilty hug,

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  12. Consider it done. Loving thoughts and heartfelt prayers will be winging their way along with a note to your mom.

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  13. Kelly,
    My thoughts and prayers are with you, your Mom and family. I'm sitting here at five in the morning in my Mom's hospice room looking after her so I truly understand where you are. You are not standing alone I will send you strength vibes and wish you the best.

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  14. Hugs Kelly. I will try to get one in the mail today.

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  15. Make the most of every moment you have with your mom. You won't regret it. I know from experience. Hugs to you and your Mom. Give her our love and know that you and your Mom and family are in our thoughts and prayers.

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  16. You are all So, in my thoughts and prayers. To have you for a daughter, she has to be one awesome lady. Big hug and lots of love to you, both!

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  17. A card will be on its way first thing in the morning. Enoy every moment together. You will treasure this time always.

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  18. I also blogged about this. I hope she gets flooded with cards.

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  19. I sent out a card yesterday afternoon. Hope it brightens her day.

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  20. I wish your mom, you and your family lots of strength. You're in my thoughts
    Dutch hug
    Dea

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  21. Hi Kelly, because I live in France a card would probably not get to her before she came out of hospital, so I have sent you a Jacquie Lawson one to your email address.... maybe she can see it when she gets home. Hugs Linda xxxx

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  22. PRAYERS for the family, take care of yourself and Mom too!

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  23. You mother will be in my thoughts and prayers.... will be sending her a note for sure!

    And Happy Birthday!

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  24. Praying for you all! And happy Birthday!

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  25. I'm keeping you, your Mom and family in my prayers . I will be getting a card in the mail tomorrow, well it's today now I guess, hehe. Stay strong, take care of yourself and I'm glad there are friends that are helping out with your blog. They're doing great! Sending you a big hug!

    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

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