Hello again
We here in Vancouver have been going through a cold spell. - 5, -8. Cold for here. The average winter temperature for Vancouver is 10c and raining.
And my landlord is not turning the heat on. The thermostats are covered up. So we don't cause him to have a huge hydro bill. And turn them up all the way. To bad. Cold needs heat. Another reason I need to move to White Rock.
I am packing and am almost packed. Just feel this is what I need to do.
Anyways it is Saturday and mom is in bed after her bath. I arrived and she had taken most of the covers off. But still she was hot. I hurried as fast as I could to get her something to drink. And mom drank allot tonight. Not just when I arrived, but through out the night.
After dinner and brushing her teeth, I changed the sheets. It is not easy to change sheets when someone is in the bed, as with mom. But I am getting better at it. And I really don't have to roll mom much at all. There is a way of doing this.It took me a few times to find the best way for me to do this. Without having to roll mom much at all. Getting much better and quicker at it.
Changed her nightgown afterwards and mom was all set for the spa treatment. Just needed for the care aid to come and change mom's pad. Diaper. They call it a pad.
I do have to mention that because of the cold, my hands are extremely dry and rough. And it hurts to do anything.
Mom was full and very sleepy, so I was quick about giving her the nightly spa treatment. Afterwards I just held her hand, as usual, mom squeezed and held on tightly to my hand. All good
After she started to snore, I knew it was time to go. And by the time I arrived back in Coquitlam it was -6 c.
So I am done for tonight. Going to eat and then watch a movie. OK, make dinner and watch the movie while I am eating. With my ADHA, It will take me twice as long to watch this move as is it`s length.
GOD bless and good night
Kris Schmuland
