Hello again
So today it is a typical fall day in Vancouver, I mean Raincouver. Blowing like crazy and pouring rain. They say that this is the first real fall storm of the season.
I got wet, dried off, got wet, dried off etc....... you know what I am getting at. I am lucky I had extra clothing with me. Getting wet, is to get cold.
As I walked in the door at mom's, she knew I was there. She held her hand out for me to grab it. And the smile. I mean a smile that warms one to the soul. And she said hi to me. Clearly.
We did the typical thing. I wiped her mouth and eyes. OK, the bitch nurse, does not wipe mom's mouth after giving her the medication, it is all over the place. And because the lights bother mom's eyes, she gets goop at the corner of her eyes and I have to constantly wipe them. The staff just don't give a crap. Even though I ask them to put mom's glasses on her.
This is the respect they give to the children and loved one's of the residents. NONE!
I am tired of having to tip toe around because of the threats they give to the children and loved one's of the residents.
Things like, " If you don't like the way we do things, then move your mother, husband, wife etc....." or " If you want to continue to be an active part of your......" These are just two of many threats they like to give out. And I am tired of it and will be doing something about it. People say don't do that or don't do this. But if someone does not do something, they will continue to get away with abuse.
IT HAS TO STOP AND STOP NOW! And the only way this Sherri and Joane will learn a lesson is for someone to make some serious complaints against them.
This Sherri undermines my authority at every turn. If she does not like what I am saying, she goes behind my back and calls my sisters and asks them. They have nothing to do with mom's care and could care less about how mom is doing. They are not an active part of my mothers life.
Who is I ask, Well it is no one other than myself. And according to the law it is the person who is actively involved in the residents life. Who is their the most and is the one who actually looks after the resident. That is the law when it comes to health care decision makers.
Anyways I put mom into bed and completed her nightly spa treatment. And then just held her hand, while we waited for mom to get her pad changed. And then I hold her hand until it is time for me to leave.
I pray that I find a place in White Rock so I don't have to rush to leave. I enjoy holding her hand until she actually falls asleep. And I can just walk home in a few minutes. Not get home 3 hours latter, that is if I don't have to stop and get anything. Which turns out to be over 3 1/2 hours.
I tuck mom in, sing to her and give her a kiss good night. And think about everything I can do to get me out to White Rock as soon as possible.
Anyways after midnight again.
GOD bless and good night.
Kris Schmuland
