On One Hand

the trip has been great. Just what I needed. The Baby truck has had some problems that I hope get resolved today. But that has been the only fly in the ointment. I may have to start back sooner than anticipated, though. I sure need everyone's good thoughts!

So Far

looking like being "On the Road Again" is a go..My To Do list is down from 2 pages to just a 1/4.. The difference this time is having to get things winterized and get Mom's stay set up etc. plus my own things done.

Looks like I will get to see David for a bit. This is the son that has lived and worked in Germany for the past seven years. That will be a plus for this trip. It will only be a very short visit but something is better than nothing!

gettin' ready to get gone

At least I hope that is what happens. Mom took another tumble, one of her own doing but caught herself on Dad's recliner. Just needed help regaining her feet. It was a bad weekend with her being extra bossy and me reacting to it. She finally admitted she says things she shouldn't. But, doesn't quite do it.

Anyway I brought up again that when I go to Texas she has to go next door as she cannot stay alone and she said "yes, I know". But today she has been different and quiet. Not sure what is going on in her head. One thing , and maybe the main thing she is concerned about, is the outside water and sprinkler system as they are predicting a freeze in a couple of days. I had it shut off and drained and the sprinkler system is set to turn on and drain any water left in it so I think it is good to go but, if she asked me once, she asked me several times about it. Hopefully that is all that is on her mind.

Just had a surprise phone call. #2 son called my number instead of his buddy's so we got to chat a minute.

Well, Well

Quite a turn around with Mom...I have been pushing her to do more for herself which she has resisted...now, she is really doing good. I sure hope my leaving doesn't set her back BUT I've gotta go..If she is getting around better hopefully she will interact more with the people she knows at the Manor while in respite care. Man, had a hip replaced at 90, three weeks before Dad died and now this shoulder thing at 93, she is one tough broad.

Took her out in the Buick today and she really enjoyed getting out. Will try a longer ride the first of the week as I need to go to Crete for some foamboard. We'll see.

Hummmm

Finally mentioned to Mom yesterday that when I go to Texas next, she would have to go "next door"..(the hospital that offers respite care). She did NOT answer but I got a real "look". So I asked her if she heard me and got a curt yes...Yesterday evening she called me for everything. The night before she got into her PJs herself. Last night, needed help and so on. I guess that was my punishment. All that does is increase my determination to go, ASAP.