Christmas 2018

Christmas started with much fun and laughter as we met with family members. Our son Ryan, his wife Missy, and their two children Finn and Molly came over to our place December 24 in the afternoon to celebrate Christmas. We had a great time having them over, exchanging gifts, playing with Finn, and talking. We then all went to the Taylor’s (my husband’s family) for dinner. My sister-in-law Michele had dinner made for all of us as Ryan’s family was celebrating Taylor Christmas on this day. It was wonderful spending time with the Taylor family.

 On Christmas Day (December 25) my husband and I spent some time together first thing in the morning. We then drove over to Bill’s house (my father-in-law) to play a gift exchange game with the Taylor family. There was lots of laughter as gifts were opened. My husband and I went back home for the afternoon then returned to Bill’s for Christmas dinner. Once again it was fun spending time with the Taylor's.

On Boxing Day (December 26) we had planned on having our usual Penner Christmas. Sadly, my sister Bev gave me a phone call in the morning to let me know that mom was not speaking – her eyes were closed but she was breathing. Mom was immediately taken by ambulance to a hospital in Winnipeg. My husband drove me to the Health Science Centre where my mom arrived. In an emergency room I saw my mom. I was thrilled to see her. I was so grateful to see that her eyes were open and that she was saying a few words. We found out quite quickly that mom had a small stroke. After talking to the neurologist mom was taken by ambulance to the emergency room at the Steinbach hospital. As soon as we got there Bev went to get dad who has a room on the second floor in Rehab. It was heartwarming to see dad take mom’s hand and talk to her. By now mom was able to talk which we were grateful for. Mom ended up staying in the hospital until December 28. It was unfortunate that our Penner Christmas was cancelled, but we all are grateful that mom and dad are both hanging in there. For now Bev and I are spending time with mom and staying for night. I feel so blessed that I still have both of my parents.
 
 December 24 Christmas celebration with Ryan,
Missy, Finn and Molly.
 
It is fun spending time with Molly...


...my beautiful granddaughter!

 
 Playing with Finn.
 
Missy and her beautiful daughter.

We went to Michele's for dinner.
Molly got lots of love.
 
My niece Jessica and Molly.
 

On Boxing Day an ambulance took mom
to emergency at the HSC. I was grateful when
I saw her awake and saying a few words.

 

Dad was thrilled to see mom when she arrived
back at the Steinbach emergency ward.


Dad tried on a shirt I gave him for Christmas.
 

Bev and I were with mom at the St. Boniface
Hospital for a cardiac test. 

I played with Finn when we stopped by
after Christmas. He is always fun to play with.
 
 

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  1. Unknown14 January 2019 at 12:24

    Wow that must have been wonderful. Finn already has a baby sister how time fly's they look lovely . Harriet

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