Hello again
I have been a day a head all week. I thought yesterday was Friday, that is why I brought mom fish and chips
So today I got her something different.
And being Friday, mom is tired. This I forgot again.
It is a day to wash her hair and she was just to tired, I could see this when I was doing the dishes Her eye's where closing and she was falling asleep. I asked her if she just wanted to go to bed. She said yes, clearly.
So off we went to her room. I got her ready, read to her. But a new staff member. So I put her to bed. And was about to change her pad. When the women came in to change her.
I stayed and helped. Mom likes it when I stay and it is quicker.
After it was the usual spa treatment. Followed by exercising her legs. Mom is able to bend her knees more and more with each passing week. I am very gentle with her. I repeat over and over again relax your legs, relax your legs.
And by this time I am running off to the washroom. Being hot, I am drinking allot of water. And my tea bag broke and was drinking loose tea. Needed to refresh this, for my way home.
I stayed until after 8 again. Just holding her hand while she fell completely asleep. I sang to her and gave her a kiss good night and left.
Now on my way home. I got to the train station to hear an announcement that the trains are not stopping at my stop. A medical emergency. In other words. Someone jumped in front of the train. So we needed to get off at a stop before and catch a bus bridge to my station.
The way it goes. I didn't sleep well last night. I kept waking up every hour. And today I am in extreme pain.
Just got home not long ago. Needed to write this.
Mom was wearing the new clothing I got her the other day. She looked great. Beautiful I do say.
I am so very glad I have this opportunity to look after my mother. It is a big deal to me. I just need to be living closer.
Mom is in great health. Great blood pressure.Good heart and lungs. Just this dam stroke and dementia.
I am going to have to let you go now. I am in need of sleep. Forget eating. Twice this week I am going to bed without eating. Only because I am very tired and sore.
GOD bless and good night
Kristopher Schmuland
