Happy Tuesday!
Here’s a short and sweet commercial guaranteed to put a smile on your face. The Wall Street Journal calls it a “game changer.” Nice work, Amazon 
Also, here is a video of a highlight from Sunday’s Academy Awards: a dreamy little dance number by Channing Tatum and Charlize Theron. I knew Channing was a dancer, but Charlize! Who knew she could dance like a dream?
As for host Seth MacFarlane, I was not charmed by his overgrown frat boy humor. But then again, I wasn’t a fan to begin with. I keep hearing, “He was a sexist pig!” on one side, and “Lighten up, it’s called COMEDY!” on the other side. My overall impression was, “Meh. BE MORE FUNNY.” Because AFAIC, jokes about Chris Brown beating Rihanna and actresses throwing up for weeks just so he can tell them they look good? Are not very funny.
I wish Tina Fey and Amy Poehler could just host everything, always. Even the awards assembly at DD’s elementary school. Who wants to sign my We The People petition?! 
What’s on your mind today? Chat away!
No, dizzy co-worker….I do not want to talk about the great deal you got on your spray tan.
I am struck today by how f- ing strong women are. Birth, death, everything in between- we’ve got the front row seat. It sucks a$$, but here we are. It’s the reason they invented the phrase “a blessing and a curse.”
Thinking of you today. How are things?
She’s decided to stop all treatment. She’s still aware but doesn’t want to live this way anymore. Doctor is on his way up so she can give the official order. Both he and the nurses agree that it will be a matter of days once they get rid of all the meds. Just praying hard for an easy passing and wishing I had a church family to lean into for comfort. Lord knows what kind of bat-shit craziness my pastor would come up with if I contacted him.
Lot of tears, but we’re also trying to tell the happy stories. DH has been a rockstar- he’s been on fulltime childcare with H & M and my sister’s son.
I think that once they start the palliative care it might get a little easier, since she’ll be less aware.
Oh, I’m so sorry SnarkyMom. I am wishing you strength and her peace in the time she has left.
Hugs. I wish for you all a peaceful passing. And palliative care will be awesome.
I am sorry to hear that. Will she stay in the hospital or go home? I just experienced this a little more than a week ago with someone who was very close to me–stopped treatment and died within days. You will get through it, and there will be parts of it that will be very hard, but also, some parts that will be very moving.
(And, you have us as a substitute church family)
She’s staying in the hospital. She made the choice mostly because she didn’t want my mom to have to deal with the process and, in her words, “the godawful mess that comes after.”
She’s amazing.
Wishing her a smooth passing, and peace to you all. You know we all are holding you up with love.
Sending you strength and hugs. And she really is amazing.
How is grandpa doing?
Oh he’s been gone since 1988. That’s the one thing we’ve been holding on to, actually. It’s probably terrible theology, but I’m finding comfort in the idea that while we’re mourning her pass, there are so many people who will be celebrating her arrival. I’ve been watching her return to her past in fits an starts all day.
Oh yes. I found enormous comfort when my dad died that he was with two of his three brothers, probably getting into all kinds of trouble.
All 4 of them are now reunited.
And the Rainbow Bridge? Dubious theology also, but comforting for me to think of my parents and their critters together.
Wow–she is thoughtful even now, at the end. If there’s one time when we might be able to be selfish, it’s our own death.
I wish you and your grandma and your whole family peace–with her passing and with each other. And I pray that the ambiguous “matter of days” is no longer than you all can bear.
Her cardiologist came by to let us know that it might take longer than a few days and that we should be prepared. Not so much what we needed to hear.
Plus there’s a man in the ICU with us who is screaming, crying, begging someone to help him…not a peaceful way to spend the evening. The nurse just told us they’re waiting on permission to sedate him. It’s like something out of Dickens right now.
Big hugs. Is there any way she can be out of the icu environment? Keeping you in prayer, my friend. We are here for you.
They’re hoping to move her into a room tomorrow, but it depends on where they have space out on the floor. Luckily she’s pretty wiped out and the drugs are keeping her asleep, so she’s not hearing it.
I hope that eases some of the process for you all. Hugs to you.
hugs to you, too, Marney.
Hugs, Marney.
So sorry that you’ve been through this recently. It truly does suck.
So sorry Marney. Hugs to you.
Thinking of you. Sending thoughts of strength, peace, and love to you and your family.
Hugs and prayers for you all, snarkymom.
xoxo
I’m sorry, about all of it. She sounds like she’s amazing, and so are you. (If you want to talk to a minister, I’ll send you my cell number via FB.)
Many, many prayers that this time will be as peaceful as possible for you all.
So sorry to hear this news. The ICU is a horrible place to be. I hope you get into a room today, and I wish you all peace as you go through this process. Hugs.
big hugs, darling one. Big, big hugs and thinking of you and your family.
I hope your Grandma passes away peacefully. I’ll be thinking of you and yours, L.
Sorry I missed this yesterday. Sending you and your family hugs and thoughts as you face this difficult and sad time.
Hugs, Snarky. Love to you, your grandma, and everyone else.