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Big Sky Buckeye Returns

Posted on March 27, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

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On January 19, my wife and I headed to Montana to help with home care for my Mom. We had little idea what we would experience over the next two months.

Shortly before Christmas, she fell in her home and fractured her left hip. Following surgery, her initial care moved from the hospital to a rehabilitation facility. When we arrived, she had just returned to her home of 30+ years.

One of my brothers had been helping out during our Mom’s hospitalization, rehabilitation, and return back home. We intended to give him a respite to spend time with his family.

We are so thankful for the many warm wishes and prayers that we have read and heard. God’s presence has been with our family and our Mom during these many weeks of home care and rehabilitation.

Mom’s recovery has been a blessing. She still has more physical therapy to work through, and she cannot live alone at this time. Her progress has been an inspiration to many others.

Having returned back to my home in Ohio, I will resume my regular writing on Big Sky Buckeye. While I didn’t have much time to write while I was away, there are many posts waiting in the wings. I look forward to reading your blogs and catching up with each of you.

40 thoughts on “Big Sky Buckeye Returns”

seeingliketheeagle on March 27, 2022 at 3:26 am said:

Missed your posts and good to have you back. Blessings to you and your family.

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Kathlyn Tsang on March 27, 2022 at 4:22 am said:

Welcome back! Thank God that your Mom is recovering.

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- bigskybuckeye on April 19, 2022 at 10:11 am said:
  
  Thank you Kathlyn.
  
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Carole Duff on March 27, 2022 at 6:49 am said:

Welcome home!

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- bigskybuckeye on April 19, 2022 at 10:12 am said:
  
  Thank you Carole.
  
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eguyadeen3 on March 27, 2022 at 6:50 am said:

Welcome back

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- bigskybuckeye on March 30, 2022 at 2:42 pm said:
  
  Eileen, I appreciate your kind words. It feels good to be back in the saddle with my writing.
  
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Crissy on March 27, 2022 at 7:08 am said:

Welcome back Richard. We missed your blogs. So good that your mum is recovering. God is faithful and hears the prayers of Bis children.

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- bigskybuckeye on March 31, 2022 at 4:01 pm said:
  
  Crissy, I really appreciate your kind words and prayers.
  
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Suzette Benjamin on March 27, 2022 at 7:29 am said:

Welcome Back! I pray that your mother continues to heal and to grown in strength each day. Blessings to you.

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- bigskybuckeye on March 31, 2022 at 4:05 pm said:
  
  Suzette, I appreciate your kind words and prayers. My mother has progressed a long ways. Hopefully, she will become more independent in the coming months.
  
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  - Suzette Benjamin on March 31, 2022 at 4:17 pm said:
    
    Great news! I will continue to prayer for her independence.
    
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shoreacres on March 27, 2022 at 8:14 am said:

It’s wonderful to see you again! I’m glad you had a safe return home, and I’m glad to hear the good news about your mother.

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- bigskybuckeye on March 31, 2022 at 4:08 pm said:
  
  Linda, I appreciate your kind words. It does feel good to be back home. Hope life is treating you well.
  
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Crystal Byers on March 27, 2022 at 8:39 am said:

Welcome back, Big Sky! Great to hear your mom is making progress!

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- bigskybuckeye on April 19, 2022 at 10:12 am said:
  
  Thank you Crystal.
  
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Don't Lose Hope on March 27, 2022 at 9:09 am said:

I’m glad your mom is recovering. It’s a slow process at her age.

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- bigskybuckeye on April 19, 2022 at 10:12 am said:
  
  Thank you for your kind and positive words.
  
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atimetoshare.me on March 27, 2022 at 10:07 am said:

Prayers for continued healing for your mom. It must have been a blessing for her having you with her for a while and you got back to your home state!

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- bigskybuckeye on April 19, 2022 at 10:14 am said:
  
  Kathy, I appreciate your thoughts. Caring for my mother was a blessing. Being home for a time now, I am beginning to get back into some of my routines. Hope you and Paul and doing well.
  
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  - atimetoshare.me on April 19, 2022 at 1:10 pm said:
    
    WE are doing pretty good. Paul is still recovering from urinary tract issues, but slowly getting better. The joys of aging. We are trying hard to find some semblance of normalcy but haven’t a clue what “normal” is anymore. The only thing that remains consistent is our Lord, God, who never changes. Good to have you back.
    
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Susan Canganelli on March 27, 2022 at 11:38 am said:

It is so good to have you back, Big Sky! Many blessings for you and your family! ❤️

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- bigskybuckeye on April 19, 2022 at 10:14 am said:
  
  Thank you Susan.
  
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Judy on March 27, 2022 at 12:01 pm said:

Good to see you again and happy to hear it’s good news in the end. God bless.

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- bigskybuckeye on April 19, 2022 at 10:14 am said:
  
  Thank you Judy.
  
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Lisa R. Howeler on March 27, 2022 at 12:27 pm said:

Glad things are settling down a little bit. Prayers that continues.

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- bigskybuckeye on April 19, 2022 at 10:14 am said:
  
  Thank you Lisa.
  
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jesusluvsall on March 27, 2022 at 12:56 pm said:

Glad your mom is recovering. Prayed for her today.

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- bigskybuckeye on April 19, 2022 at 10:16 am said:
  
  Matt, I appreciate your prayers.
  
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Zelda Winter on March 27, 2022 at 2:23 pm said:

I’m so glad and grateful that things are looking up–God is Good!

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- bigskybuckeye on April 19, 2022 at 10:16 am said:
  
  Thank you Zelda.
  
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  - Zelda Winter on April 19, 2022 at 2:28 pm said:
    
    Welcome.
    
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Jim Borden on March 27, 2022 at 4:09 pm said:

glad to hear things are going well for your Mom; welcome back to the world of blogging, Richard!

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- bigskybuckeye on April 19, 2022 at 10:17 am said:
  
  Thank you Jim. I am finally getting life back to normal, and I am looking forward to reading more meaningful blather.
  
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K.L. Hale on March 27, 2022 at 4:21 pm said:

I’m so happy to hear your Mom is recovering well and that you both made it home safe! You’re such a blessing to all of us! Welcome home!

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- bigskybuckeye on April 19, 2022 at 10:17 am said:
  
  Thank you Karla.
  
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  - K.L. Hale on April 19, 2022 at 5:12 pm said:
    
    You’re welcome, Richard!
    
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SLIMJIM on March 29, 2022 at 4:54 am said:

Welcome back!

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- bigskybuckeye on March 31, 2022 at 3:59 pm said:
  
  Thank you Jim. I hope all is well with you.
  
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  - SLIMJIM on March 31, 2022 at 6:14 pm said:
    
    All is well!
    
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