Elvis Presely
My mom wants me to come up with some Elvis Presley songs that they can play during the slide show. I know nothing about Elvis Presley. I found one called Memories that could work.
Any ideas? Or any other old time rock and roll that would be appropriate during a video tribute to someone’s life?
Thank god I don’t have to make the slide show. I just had to scan in some pics and e-mail them to the funeral home. They are making the video as part of the package deal my mom bought.
I am supposed to be writing the obituary and turning it in tomorrow. I have a lot of it in my head, but need to find time to write it down.
Elsa has horrible stomach problems and keeps puking all over me. We got no sleep last night. I am taking her to a doctor in a couple of hours, but doubt they can help. I just want to make sure I’m not missing anything.
Erik has camp this week, so at least he has been off having fun this morning. I need to go pick him up in about 15 minutes.
This poor, sick baby is breaking my heart. She is taking some fever medicine, at least. I found some cherry flavored medicine in Oregon and she will tolerate it. I also bought some suppositories for her while I was there, but they don’t seem to do much. I am just relieved I’ve found something to help comfort her.
Her main form of comfort is biting and pinching. Her own legs are black and blue from her pinching herself. I look like I’ve been in a fight with a rabid racoon. I wish I could find something for her to bite that is as satisfying as biting skin. I’ll have to go buy her a whole pig and let her chew on it. That sounds healthy.
bethany actually said,
June 7, 2011 @ 12:05 pm
Carrie, I’m so sorry. I’m especially sorry you can’t be physically there for your mom, but it sounded to me like she wanted you to go home. She knew you guys were sick and that you’re not happy so far away from Mike and home. Don’t feel bad about it. Your mom knows you love her and want to help her as much as you can.
Elsa’s method of comforting herself sounds terribly painful. I hope she’s feeling better soon!
jeanette1ca said,
June 7, 2011 @ 3:46 pm
Re biting – maybe check out some of the dog toys – they have some with a smooth texture who knows, she might even like the squeak!
Elvis did an album of gospel songs – I’m not good at finding music on the internet, but a search on Elvis Presley Gospel Songs turned up a whole bunch of youtube sites with songs such as
Precious Lord, Take My Hand
If We Hever Meet Again This Side of Heaven
How Great Thou Art
Elvis Gospel Album
I know those aren’t songs that would be of comfort to you, but they might be to your mom. Good luck!
Stacy said,
June 8, 2011 @ 12:02 am
Hi There,
Been reading your blog for a while and never commented. I am so SORRY about your Dad. I am commenting as I thought “I did it my Way” by Elvis might work. Give it a listen if you have time, I immediatey thought of it as I believe your Dad did it “his way”….i hope that makes sense. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IypSqKgmpdU
I hope the baby is better soon:(
I love your blog due to your complete and utter honesty.
JennB33 said,
June 8, 2011 @ 11:28 am
I’m so sorry for your loss, Carrie. I know it’s been a struggle not only being far away, but also because of the conflicted feelings you have. You’ve been through a lot, and I hope you can take time to focus on your own family. You’re strong, stay that way!
J