Blue Monday and "Beachy" Blues

I'm doing the blues again today with Sally at Smiling Sally.  Please go by and visit the other blue participants.

My mother is still suffering from her broken shoulder.  It will be one week tomorrow, and I will be taking her to the orthopedic clinic for an evaluation.  We are praying hard for healing with no surgery.

I guess I don't need to tell you that this is a challenge for us.  I hate seeing her in so much pain.  My mother lives with us, and that is certainly a blessing.  One problem is that we have a three-story house (not counting the attic).  She has stayed on the floor with the bedrooms ever since we came home from the emergency department.

I am sorry that I haven't been able to visit any of you, and I so appreciate not only your understanding, but your comments and prayers.  They are very uplifting for us.  My computer is on the first floor of our home, and she is on the third floor.  I haven't wanted to be out of hearing distance, but my son got us a pair of walkie-talkies yesterday.  They are really helping - especially when my mother pushes the right button when she is talking.  (Just a bit of humor for you.)

I haven't been able to take any pictures this week, but I have this wonderful picture I took early one morning when we were at the beach last year.  I think these blues are just perfect.