Hello again
I didn't write last night, as I had to write a letter to the manager of where mom is. It seems this new roommate has been complaining, on a regular basis' about mom's music. And the staff have been turning mom's music off after I leave.
I was livid. Not only is she complaining about the music. She is also complaining about me reading to mom, singing to mom, having conversations with mom. Basically, she doesn't want me in the room.
This roommate has been saying, out loud, I just want peace and quite. If she wants peace and quite, she has the wrong room.
I will not stop singing to mom, talking to mom. Watching TV or movies with mom. And I especially will not stop reading to mom.
It has only been three weeks, maybe not even that long, and we have to put up with this nonsense. I don't think so. And mom agrees with me. I told her about the letter to the manager. Mom knows it was me, taking the necessary steps, the last time, to get mom moved. And mom is not moving again.
I will give them one week to move this women and then I will take action.
It is coming up to the holiday season and mom really enjoys this time of the year. The tree, the lights, the Christmas music we listen too. None of this is going to change.
Anyways.
Mom's appetite is great, she is eating everything and enjoying it. Last night we had our dinner, we got ready for bed and I quickly gave mom her spa treatment. Mom wanted me to hurry. She was just tired. Tonight ;she was awake, thirsty and hungry.
Today mom got her hair done, so I didn't need to wash it, It looked good. The nurse told me that the manager was in if I wanted to talk to her. Really, I thought. As soon as I get off of the elevator I can see that she was in.
It just so happens that this morning , while packing things and cleaning out my closet, I feel as if I should get everything packed.I did something to my lower back. I knew it right away. It was painful. So today, I have been in extreme pain and walking as if I need to be using a walker. Bent over in agony. So I was in no mood to speak with the manager. I explained this to the nurse.
Most people would not even move, if they felt the kind of pain I am still feeling, but nothing stops me from taking care of mom. Nothing. No amount of pain. Off I went and just dealt with it.
I did explain this to mom. And she did understand. She held my hand tighter and reached for a hug. Several times.
No matter, we had our dinner. I made her a nice chicken Parmesan, in a marinara sauce. Grilled vegetables.
Then it was time to get her ready for bed. Mom was very helpful with this. Easily bending to help me undress her and dress her. I read to her, louder than usual. She was put to bed, I quickly. OK, not tonight. I just took my time with her spa treatment. Easier for me. Less painful. We finished early, so I had lots of time to stay with her, while she fell asleep.
I do enjoy these times. Just holding her hand.
It is that time of the year, where everyone turn into givers. If so give to those less fortunate than yourselves. It is about the giving, not the receiving. It took me a few years to get this. Sorry.
There are plenty of people, not just the homeless. But single mothers who would really like it if someone would surprise them and give them and their children a Christmas they aren't use too.
Go decorate their homes. Get them a tree.
Everyone thinks of the homeless at this time of the year. But there are many others who really need the help.Even if it just buying someone a coffee and sitting down with them and having a conversation.
You can find these less fortunate people through your local churches. They will point you in the direction of a needy single parent. Or a lonely senior.
A few years ago, when I did go to church, I tried to get a group of us to pick a family and give them the best Christmas they have had in years. It never happened. The group just kept saying lets pray over it. Maybe GOD doesn't want us to do this.
Is it not the act of giving of one's self and giving of love that GOD tells us to do all the time.
I wish that would of happened. I contacted a local organization and we had several names to choose from. Yet again, they couldn't get it done.
A group of you should get together and go to your local church and ask if there is anyone that needs a real Christmas, and make sure it happens. You only have to start with just one single mom, family, senior or a single deserving individual. Then next year do two. Then three. Get others involved. Get the church involved and do many families. OK I am getting a head of myself.
What I am glad about, is I get to be their with my mom on Christmas Eve and Christmas day. That is all that matters to me. Noting else. It is the best Christmas present I can get. Another year to spend with my mother.
I have no idea how many more there will be. GOD willing, many more. I get to decorate her room, play Christmas music for her, and sing with her. I get to make her a Christmas dinner. Which I look forward to each year.
It would of been nice if I was living out their, so I could have mom over for Christmas dinner. Wouldn't that be nice.
Anyways back to the late night. Need to go. Back tomorrow.
GOD bless and good night
Kristopher Schmuland
