So good to hear mom's voice last night ~

On a typical day I would try to call mom somewhere between 4:30 and 5:15pm.  Sometimes on our way home from work in the truck, we would put her on the Sync system and both Toby and I could enjoy our phone visits at the same time. Seems like mom was always happy to hear Toby was also on the line...since she got this terrible news and left for the cities we haven't been able to call mom at home. So many times I catch myself reaching for my phone to dial the 218 area code, then realize she is not at home. Kind of makes me want to have her number forwarded to Mel's...just so I can still dial it. Guess I could dial it anyway and leave her a message at home ~ bet other people do that!

Mom sounded sad last night ~ broke my heart to hear her feeling of being homesick. I told her in two days Toby and I will be on our way to the cities to see her, and be there for support when she has her first chemo treatment. She mentioned maybe after that she could tag along and come home with us. I thought she was kidding at first, but she said it again, and I realized she is truly homesick. Being a bit closer to Roseau at our house was sounding good to her...since we are about halfway home :)  Wasn't til a bit later that I think I figured out the puzzle.  She mentioned Brooks had sent her the nicest message, not on FB, but on that other thing...oh ya, the CaringBridge site.  Mel must have printed it off for her ~ so after saying goodbye and hanging up, I looked up the guestbook messages.  Brooks did leave the nicest message ~ gave me tears as I read it.  This must be the reason for her sudden feelings of homesickness ~ made her think of all the good times in the living room in Roseau ~ in the comfort of her own home, that her and Brooks shared while he lived with her.  So thankful he did ~ I have seen many times how much this meant to mom, to have someone to spend time with after dad died 5 years ago ~ but maybe it meant even more than we realized.  Thank you Brooks for being a wonderful grandson. You make me so proud.  Below is a copy of the message Aaron left for his beloved Grandma Jo on her CB site:
Hi Grandma! Hope your getting better! I
 really miss you and have been thinking of you night and day. Can't wait to see you soon. Love you grandma!


-aaron



Next is one from Brooks:

Grandma,






Just wanted to let you know that I'm thinking of you and praying for you everyday. I've been sitting here thinking of all the fun times we've had together, the countless nights of watching TV shows in your living room, the talks we've had on various subjects, or just having an afternoon snack after I got back from school. I'm so thankful for everything you've done for me, you truly hold a special place in my heart. I look forward to having many more memories with you, and I love you very much.





Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with god all things are possible." -Matthew 19:26





See you soon, Brooks

So proud of our kids...Grandma Jo is blessed beyond belief with amazing love from so many.  11 amazing grandchildren to love her...