Hello agian
Before I start about mom I would like to take this time and really state how pissed off I am at the morning staff.
Lets see now. Everyone under the son has mentioned to not put mom's clothing in the laundry. On top of my sign there are now two others in the room. They say Family does laundry.
And once again, I had to go to the laundry room and dig it out of the bag. Mom's nightgown and I tired to find her undershirt but my back went out.
I was in an accident 6 months ago and hurt my lower back. I have done everything possible to avoid doing certain things, bending a certain way, reaching a certain way. To not hurt myself.
But here I have to bend over into the large containers to get the bag out to check for mom's laundry. And I need to use both hands to untie the knots. And this could be a contributing factor to the pain in my right arm.
So my back went out and if it was not for the painkillers I would not be writing this now. Even so, I am experiencing shooting pain in my lower back.
What to do. I have needed to do this daily for weeks now. I have been injured as a result of the ignorance of a few staff members.
I will be making some calls tomorrow.
Mom tonight was in a bright mood. A huge smile was on her face when she saw me. I could see her reaching for my hand when she heard my voice.
A little late because of a doctors appointment. Well, a little late for me is 4:50 pm. I try to be their well before that. I don't want to rush mom and have her dinner be cold.
I brought her some Sushi and Tempura. Which by the way mom really likes.
I guess mom was hungry this evening as she ate what I brought and what was served. And all of her dessert and fruit.
She was now ready for bed. She let me know. She will tug on her top when it is time for me to change her into her nightgown.
But first we needed to do the dishes. Done and then off to her room.
Because last night mom was so tired, I didn't do a full spa treatment. So tonight I said to mom. It will be the full deal tonight. She was OK with this. As long as I was their for her. She was OK.
Mom just closes her eye's and lets me get it done. Including working on her legs. Getting them to bend.
Mom is the one who does the work bending her legs. I don't push on them. I simply run my hand over her legs and tell her to relax her legs, at the same time I am running my hands over her leg. And then mom just relaxes her leg and down it goes. I just hold my hand under her knee and lift her leg up in the air. Then mom does the rest.
I always make sure mom is comfortable, has her right pillow under her head. The one that is molded to the shape of her head and neck.
I make sure I hold her hand while she falls to sleep. After I finish the spa treatment, mom reaches for my hand. And this alone, makes everything worth while.
I need to go now.
GOD bless and good night
Kristopher W. A. Schmuland
