Hi all. I have to make this one kind of quick because we are getting ready to go to bed. Mom is a little tired and I am going to get up at about five to go to work like I did today.
I had the scare of my life today. While I was at work, I got a call that there was a “change” in Mom’s condition. I practically flew down the hwy. Of course I was thinking the very worst.
When I got to the Hospice house it turned out that the “change” was that they were putting her back on the Foley (spelling?) bag. When I got to her room, the door was closed and I just about lost it. I would like to say I am taking this well but I was almost in hysterics. I was so frightened I thought I was going to pass out.
Anyway all is well now but they did tell me that they tried to sit Mom up in a chair today and she got weak and dizzy as well.
I was so out of it that when I went home to feed the dogs, I took a nap. Both crawled up with me in bed and wanted to cuddle. I told them both what good dogs they are.
And I have to tell you how wonderful my boss and Thelma were. They both met me at the Hospice house and were with me when I was sobbing my heart out in the living room. I don’t even know how they knew what was going on because I didn’t call either of them and my boss wasn’t at work at the time of the call. Someone from work must have called them.
They are talking about moving Mom to a more permanent home. They agree it wouldn’t be good for her to go to our home, she needs 24 hour care and the house wouldn’t be the place to do that with it being so small.
There isn’t much more to tell. I shall attempt to go to work again tomorrow.
Happy Birthday to our Dear FJL! I’ll never forget you and Skips kindness in having us in your home or that wonderful day/night in NYC. Thanks to DR Jose and everyone who was there. It’s one of the memories I’m clinging to in this difficult time.
Safe travel vibes to DR Jane and her son and his dear dog.