Hello again
I say this as it is a good day for mom. She is more relaxed and feeling comfortable in her new space. I don't even need to put my phone on her chest, as before. Mom just wants the stereo on. Her smiles are larger and even her left hand is more relaxed.
I just have to get the staff to start getting mom into bed before 7 as they are to do. They all know I travel 3 hours to get home each day. Mom is to be put into bed between 6:00 and 6:30 pm.
Mom ate well, but wanted to go to bed, and when she was in bed, was hungry still. I just had cookies in the room. Not even any fruit. I couldn't make it to the store today. T&T The opposite direction I was going today.. And would not have had the time to get their and then to mom's.
Other than this, mom is fine, no changes with her Dementia/strokes. This is a great thing. I am hoping that things are going to improve now that the noise is gone. She is getting there.
For me, I had to pick up some groceries and drinks for mom. I carry a hell of allot everyday to and from mom's. And when I get her drinks, I am picking up two 6 packs of her coke. The larger bottles. Plus her juice and water. And I do this without any problems.
Well not today. My bags were full and then I had a large bag full of her drinks and by the time I got home, I am in serious pain. The two short blocks I needed to walk after getting off the bus, was, well, hell. Very painful. Normally it takes me less than 5 minutes to get home. Tonight, 15 minutes. I had to stop and put the bag down and rest.
I can barely stand now. And even the movement of typing is painful.
I have to go, it is late and I need to get up early. It is a busy week. I might not be able to write on my blog for a few days. I need to get up extra early the next few days. And remember I don't even get home until 11pm.
By the way, a friend, sort of, got back into town and needed a place for a few months. So I have someone to help with rent for now.
I know him, as his mom is in the same state as my mother and we have the same trustee. He works oversee's and comes into town, 3 times a year for a few months to take care of his mother.
I need to look at a place this Friday. We will see
GOD bless and good night.
Kris Schmuland
