FRENCH WORD-A-DAY

Dear Friends in France,

I have subscrided for awhile now but don't always have the time to read this each week. However, something guides me to the ones maybe that are meant to be read by me.
Jules, you are an inspiration. As a woman of 67 years this is certainly a lovely message of hope when and if the day comes for me to experience a hospital stay.
Lovely lovely France was a healing remedy in itself as I visited it on the one year anniversary last October of the passing of my husband. I have vowed to visit France each year for the next ten years God-willing. I teach French part-time to 270 students. Each of the 12 classes from age 3 to age 13 see me once a week. My goal is to give them the love of this beautiful language that has filled my soul for many years. May God bless you.
Mme Auclair

This verse came to mind while reading today's post:
"give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:18
This is such a hard verse to live, but Jules is living proof it can be done. Thank you, Jules, for your witness and Kristi, for sharing your Mom's adventure with us.
Thank you, God, for this amazing family and the wonderful care You are providing to Jules. Please give wisdom to the doctors to find the cause of these symptoms and let there be some medicine to give Jules relief. I ask it in Jesus's name, Amen.

Bonjour Kristi,
Just brainstorming here....mold can cause sarcoidosis. Is it possible that her charming studio has mold or some other issue? Mold can be a sneaky visitor sometimes. I am sure you have checked everything and I don't mean to be an alarmist!
I am happy Jules is receiving such splendid care and I hope her issues will be resolved.

Jules, you inspire me with your optimism and you remind me of my own mother (who left us just over two years ago) with your faith.
Jean-Marc, congratulations on completing a triathlon! That takes dedication and support from family.
Kristi, thank you for sharing your family and France with us. Your writing is beautiful!

Amicalement,
Renée

Glad to hear she got to come home for the weekend. Getting out of the hospital is always a good thing and you got to eat really good food plus get sugar from Ricci. The process of elimination of potential problems takes a while but then you will understand the issue and plan a treatment/offensive. Hugs and prayers for all of you.

Kristi - your mamman ♥ Jules - you are a delight! What perspective and faith. My own mom has had many ambulance rides in her golden years, and by the end of the ride, the medics know all about her grand children, and have a least one recipe to make at home! ♥ Our mothers both choose joy in all things. Wonderful examples and reminders and blessings.

Jules has been through so many tests, prodding and poking and remains joyful. What an example to all of us. You are blessed to have her with you to lift spirits and hearts. Her attitude will make a difference in her treatment and healing. My prayers to all of you- patience, strength and hope.

Delighted for this update and the news that Jules is home! I admire your mom’s perspective and wisdom. Prayers for her continued healing!

I’m sending hugs and love your way. xoxo

Sounds like some good progress there. Smiles like the sunrise! Much of the same going on here. Back surgery, carpal tunnel surgery, lymphadema treatment, questionable mammo, and assorted edemas. Med people truly are angels. We always called it The Rollercoaster. You check in, jaws clenched. Med folk are: hmm, let's see here... Oh, it's this. Here's the treatment. I guess a hilly jeep ride describes the feelings just as well. BTW back surgery (successful) was my runner beau frere. At least triathalons let you vary the stress. Says couch potato me.

Amazing women and family!
Blessings to you all…..
Laurie

So glad Jules has received such excellent care (I wonder if she would get the same in the US?), and that she’s now home with her family. We are all sending her our very best wishes, and hope for a successful treatment. What a wonderful community of blog readers you have created, Kristi!

Echo to Barbara michels’ comment that Jules is a “lovely inspiration.” She has been Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty, so we will look forward to a photo of her snuggling with Rocco as “Beauty and the Beast.”
Well done to you all for supporting her in this health marathon, and kudos to Jean-Marc for completing a triathlon! That must take so much discipline - wow!

Yikes. Kristi, all the ailments I listed aren't mine. I've only got the puffy foot and eyelid. Others are galpals who need driving, errands, chores done, hands held. We do for each other. And as long as I'm posting... if the insurance is balky, in my experience the med folk are Very flexible with payment plans. Even mean old NY US med.

Dear Kristi,

Such an heartening account of Jules coming home. On a journey such as hers, it is reassuring to engage with professionals who are so caring, kind and compassionate. It may be their job, but many do it with grace…truly angels in disguise. Jules’ faith seems to shine through in her ever-present joie de vivre. I am always touched by the uplifting thoughts she shares with you. She is truly an inspiration. No wonder people seem to connect with her so quickly and so easily. And now how comforting to be home in her own bed, cuddling with Ricci.

Congratulations to Jean-Marc on completing the triathalon. And for his Ephemera. He is truly multi-talented!

11+ hospital days without insurance here would be a breathtaking bill. But it sounds like being admitted was not exactly elective. I know nothing about the med system in France but crisis hospital admittance here is it's own category of liability. I would talk to the hospital billing folk and maybe a lawyer if you're getting The Bill. Basically, as I understand it, you don't deny people badly needed med care based on ability to pay. Here hospitals write it off. So very sorry you're having to deal with the devils on top of everything else. The rollercoaster goes on.....❤

good morning, Kristi: So happy that your maman is home! She is as beautiful as you are. May you & the family stay well, safe & strong. Congratulations as well to Jean-Marc for completing his race! I love reading your blog; love hearing about the family & certainly love your photos! merci beaucoup. Sincerely, Ann

Jules, you are such an inspiration! I've enjoyed reading about you and seeing photos of you since I started reading Kristin's blog. (many years, now) You are lovely inside and out ~ even from a hospital bed! God bless you!

Kristin, you, too, are inspiring. Every time you write about deep waters that you must cross, or find your way out of, you do it with grace and aplomb. When Marti and I met you ten years ago or so, we saw these qualities in you in our brief visit. You are your mother's daughter!!! But that's not all. From what we read about your dad, you are also a reflection of him.

I have a petite request ~ would you mind, once again, including your yogurt cake recipe in one of your blogs in the near future? Thanks so much, in advance.

Happy French summer. Sigh...