Today something happened - Mommy Muys fell again

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Titia Geertman
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since 2001-05-07

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Netherlands

0 posted 2010-04-08 10:09 PM

My mommy Muys and my two daughters Iske May and Lynn Karijn taken last Sunday.
She had a bit of a cold then, but otherwise she's quite well, still driving her invalide scooter and shopping for her own groceries.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Got a phone call, late afternoon,
my mom had fallen down,
again.
She does that too often lately
and that's not good.
Doctor said she wanted her
in the hospital,
for a checkup, my mom is
ninetyeight years old you know.
almost a century.

So they phoned me when
the ambulance took off and
I hopped in my car and drove
to the gaz station and
waited for the ambulance,
because they had to pass by
on their way to the hospital.

They did all the things they
had to do, taking blood,
getting X-rays and such stuff.
Then they put her to bed,
with the promise that two
more specialists would check
her tomorrow.

The doc told me that her
dizzyness could come from
the paracetamol with codeïne
she was getting three times a day,
for the pain in her hands.
Codeïne is not so good at her age,
he said. I tend to believe him.
So let's hope it's only that.

"Ill weeds grow apace" my mom said,
when I kissed her goodbye for the night,
"I'm still here, but I won't live forever you know".
I think I'll stick to her first line.

Sunshine

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1 posted 2010-04-08 10:17 PM

Kiss her cheeks, twice each, for me.
She's beautiful,
she's gorgeous...
she is as she has to be.

She's trying, but crying
to be left to her own device...
she gives as she gets...
and won't give answers twice.

Hug her for me, for you, for your kin
then hug her once more, from her PIP friends.

Misty Lilacs
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since 2005-11-15

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White Birch Forest

2 posted 2010-04-10 10:44 AM

Titia, I am so sorry but glad to see her smiling. Hopefully, she'll be up and riding her scooter again real soon.

Please give her a kiss from me for good health and no more falls.

ooxx Marti

nakdthoughts
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Between the Lines

3 posted 2010-04-10 08:21 PM

You have a beautiful family, Titia.

Hoping Mommy Muys feels better soon.

M

Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

4 posted 2010-04-10 08:46 PM

Yo dear Titia,

This is a good poem and picture pair.

Tell Mommy Muys to stop falling.

Love Bobby

latearrival
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since 2003-03-21

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Florida

5 posted 2010-04-10 10:11 PM

Three beautiful smiling faces.What a treasure they are. Your mom bless her heart has a lot of stamina. Smiling through it all. A ((((((hug))))) from one more PIP fellow to her. best to you all, latearrival/jo

Marchmadness
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since 2007-09-16

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So. El Monte, California

6 posted 2010-04-11 11:48 AM

Hope Mommy Muys is better soon. Actually, she looks wonderful for her age.
Ida

Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

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British Columbia, Canada

7 posted 2010-04-11 02:09 PM

I am looking forward to hear she is tearing around on her scooter again

We get younger you know, not older. I am heading to a "Black Eyed Peas" concert tonight and I am so excited, like when I was a teenager.

You hurry and get out of that bed Muys, we have a second childhood to finish yet.

Oh, and Titia, your daughters are simply lovely, like their mama.

Balladeer

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8 posted 2010-04-11 04:59 PM

Be sure to give Mommy my warmest regards, Titia. Tell her that I fully expect her to live forever and she better not disappoint me!!!

suthern

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since 1999-07-29

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Louisiana

9 posted 2010-04-12 10:28 PM

Please give her a hug for me... we all love her so much!

Kethry D
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Australia

10 posted 2010-04-12 10:33 PM

Titia,
It's Keth. Give her a hug from me. and tell her she should live forever otherwise she could be caried out to... well bless my soul what's wrong with me, as my grandmother was when she died at 102.

LngJhnAg
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11 posted 2010-04-13 12:09 PM

Beautiful words and picture, Titia. Before I read your words I wondered which of the girls was you. After reading your words I now know. All three of them.

Beautiful poem, Karilea.

Titia Geertman
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since 2001-05-07

Posts 5182
Netherlands

12 posted 2010-04-13 06:13 PM

Thank you all so much for the lovely words of support. Mommy Muys is doing alright now, they're going to check a few things more and then I think she's going home again. I'll keep you posted.

Like scattered leaves...my words will flow

Oklahoma Rose
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since 2008-02-28

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Oklahoma USA

13 posted 2010-04-14 08:14 PM

I am so sorry to hear that Mommy Muys fell again. I am glad she is alright though. Your daughters are beautiful Titia.

Earl Brinkman
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Osaka, Japan

14 posted 2010-04-14 08:25 PM

Thank you for sharing your poem with us. Living to 100 is an accomplishment that very few of us will achieve. I wish your family the best.

Titia Geertman
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Netherlands

15 posted 2010-04-14 09:35 PM

Mommy Muys is back home Hurray!

Don't know exactly what they've done, but she feels good and is glad to sleep in her own bed again. She says Thank You to all her PiP friends.

Like scattered leaves...my words will flow

2islander2
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by the sea

16 posted 2010-04-15 03:18 AM

Hello Titia, this is very touching, both the poem and the family picture....98 is uncredible and beautiful but not easy every day, I remember my grandmother as well, thanks for the very enjoyable read.

yann

Ringo

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Saluting with misty eyes

17 posted 2010-04-15 07:19 PM

Prayers being sent across the pond... and as musicians don't usually talk to Him, I am hoping he takes the time to actually hear what we have to say this time.

Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting, "WHAT A RIDE

Sunshine

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18 posted 2010-04-15 08:34 PM

Wonderful news! Knuffle her for me!

JamesMichael
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Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

19 posted 2010-04-17 12:28 PM

Enjoyed reading this...seems she still has lots of life in her and a good attitude...James

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