Hello again
So today was a better day than yesterday. I didn't have to wait through construction zones. Still got home late.
Mom today was in a very good mood. Happy, as usual, to see me. Ended up getting into White Rock late. Yes construction. But not any where near as bad as yesterday. I didn't, however, get a chance to put up the housing wanted flyer's I made. Better luck tomorrow. Or to morrow as it is in the King James version of the bible.
Now I had my bags full, needed to get mom her fruit and this can be very heavy. So as soon as I arrived, I immediately got her drinks out of the fridge and we went to her room.
Being Tuesday, where we normally sit is used by mom's old roommate. This is the only day she gets out of bed for dinner. And the family room is used for reading night for the residents. Some of them anyways. So mom and I eat in her room on this day. It is OK with mom, as far as I can tell. I explained it to her. Not tonight though, but before. She gets it.
I really wonder if they even give mom something to drink, as she is so thirsty when I arrive.
I made her fish and chips and I got her a seafood salad as well. And of course mom ate some of the dinner that was served to her.
Afterwards, it was our own reading room time. I just love it, that mom is so into this book. And she grips my hand tightly as the book gets exciting. To cool for word to describe.
The staff member came in just as we were finishing up a chapter. Which was good.
Then after I exercised mom's legs more. Wow, is she every able to bend her legs further and further. I am not doing any of the work. I just get her to relax and let her heel touch the bed. And she relaxes her legs. One at a time.
What I say to mom is, it took a long time for your legs to stiffen up, so it will take time for them to bend again. I know she loves this. Just by the big smile on her face when I tell her she has moved them even more tonight.
I am not forcing her legs at all. I just rub my hand down her legs and tell her to relax them.
Then it is time for me to just hold her hand and be there for her. Thats all. Just being there. The smile on her face each night as she falls asleep is tremendous.
It is hard for me at times, my arm shakes and I try to control it. The only problem with this is, when I leave my right arm has a great old time.
Need to go
GOD bless and good night
I am back to thinking there might not be a GOD. I really need to move and can only afford so much. The landlord wants to paint this place this September and has asked me to be out by the middle of the month. No eviction notice though.
Kristopher Schmuland
