Hello again
It is Saturday and bath day for mom. So again she is in bed, and very hot. They keep putting to many blankets on her As usual.
Mom had a great appetite tonight. And very thirsty.
I let mom eat as much as she wanted. I don't stop unless I see that mom is not hungry anymore. There is her tell tale sign. Mom will bite the fork or she will just not open her mouth.
And afterwards. she needed the bottom sheet put onto her bed. I always bring sheets for mom. Mom has three sets of sheets. There is always a set in her drawer. They staff put on everything except the bottom sheet. I couldn't do it. I needed the staff member to do it for me. My right arm is to painful. I can barely use it. It is my right elbow that is the problem.
After this and the staff changed mom's pad. It was her spa treatment. Mom wanted the full treatment. Including exercising her legs.Which I did for her.
Then I had to fold all the laundry to take home. They just throw it in a bag. I need it to be small, so I can pack it and carry it.
Did that. Then it was time to just be still and quit. Hold mom's hand. Put the music on. Let her fall asleep.
Pack up, Sing our good night song, give her kisses. Turn the lights out. And get going.
GOD bless and good night
Kristopher W.A.Schmuland
Saturday, October 4, 2014
The five senses
Hello again
The way I believe in treating mom is through what I call the 5 senses approach. Treat the whole body, Treat the mind.
The senses: Sight Sound Touch Taste and Smell
Sight
What I buy for her, the fruit, the different colours of each fruit. Not the outside of them, but the inside. The red of a red papaya. The yellow of a mango. The gold colour of a gold kiwi. The strawberry, the rich green of the avocado. Each of these illicitness a strong response within mom's brain. The colours of the food I make for her. Bright
Sound
My voice, a calm welcoming sound, the music I play for mom. Jazz, soft R& B Music she grew up with and the sounds of today's Jazz
Touch
Holding mom's hand. Applying lotion, the spa treatment. Helping her to bend her legs with a gentle touch. Brushing her hair, touching her face. And giving her hugs. Just standing there holding her hand while she falls asleep. Washing her hair
Taste
The fruit I bring her, each has it own unique taste. The chocolate she likes daily. The spices I use in the meals I make her. The many different drinks she has. The desserts I make for her.
Smell
The lotions I have for her, each fruit, the tea I make for her. The meals I make for her, spices. The different drinks she has.
All combined helps mom out greatly. It stimulates different areas of her mind. Helping to reduce the symptoms of her Dementia and keep her mind active.
So today being Friday, it was another day to wash her hair. We only have a few days a week that we can get to use the tub room. So right after we have dinner and do the dishes, it is off to the tub room.
It was the same old thing again tonight, having to go into the laundry room and dig mom's clothing out. Not only have I thrown my back out I can also be subjected to air born viruses, germs from the other peoples clothing, fecal matter, urine etc... that lives on the cloths that are in the laundry bags.
Some residents do get viruses, have different illnesses.
So something needs to be done about this and quick. I can`t and won`t continue to dig through the laundry without getting very upset.
Anyways, I quickly finished the spa treatment and gave mom the drinks she wanted.. Then it was bedtime for mom. As always I just hold her hand, while she has a huge smile on her face, and stand their and wait. Wait for her to fall asleep. To let go of my hand.
I really don;t want to leave at night. I think it is to early to leave. I want to stay longer. But I can`t I need to leave at a certain time. And I really feel guilty about this.
I really do. It is very hard for me. Especially lately. I feel I should of all ready been living out their. I can`t do as much as I could do for mom by spending 7 hours a day on the bus.
I pray everyday for something good to happen. Besides the fact I pray that mom stays healthy and happy. I pray for a miracle Trust me I am looking, l am putting up the flyer`s all the time. Crap, I must of put up at least a couple of dozen. Yes they will also be taken down. But I am still, when I can, putting them up. I have stopped praying for anything. Not worth it. But will keep thanking GOD for mom`s health and happiness. I know she would be happier if I lived out their and was able to visit more often. As in during the day.
I DON`T KNOW!
I only now pray for mom. I am done with this.
GOD bless and good night
Kristopher W. A. Schmuland
The way I believe in treating mom is through what I call the 5 senses approach. Treat the whole body, Treat the mind.
The senses: Sight Sound Touch Taste and Smell
Sight
What I buy for her, the fruit, the different colours of each fruit. Not the outside of them, but the inside. The red of a red papaya. The yellow of a mango. The gold colour of a gold kiwi. The strawberry, the rich green of the avocado. Each of these illicitness a strong response within mom's brain. The colours of the food I make for her. Bright
Sound
My voice, a calm welcoming sound, the music I play for mom. Jazz, soft R& B Music she grew up with and the sounds of today's Jazz
Touch
Holding mom's hand. Applying lotion, the spa treatment. Helping her to bend her legs with a gentle touch. Brushing her hair, touching her face. And giving her hugs. Just standing there holding her hand while she falls asleep. Washing her hair
Taste
The fruit I bring her, each has it own unique taste. The chocolate she likes daily. The spices I use in the meals I make her. The many different drinks she has. The desserts I make for her.
Smell
The lotions I have for her, each fruit, the tea I make for her. The meals I make for her, spices. The different drinks she has.
All combined helps mom out greatly. It stimulates different areas of her mind. Helping to reduce the symptoms of her Dementia and keep her mind active.
So today being Friday, it was another day to wash her hair. We only have a few days a week that we can get to use the tub room. So right after we have dinner and do the dishes, it is off to the tub room.
It was the same old thing again tonight, having to go into the laundry room and dig mom's clothing out. Not only have I thrown my back out I can also be subjected to air born viruses, germs from the other peoples clothing, fecal matter, urine etc... that lives on the cloths that are in the laundry bags.
Some residents do get viruses, have different illnesses.
So something needs to be done about this and quick. I can`t and won`t continue to dig through the laundry without getting very upset.
Anyways, I quickly finished the spa treatment and gave mom the drinks she wanted.. Then it was bedtime for mom. As always I just hold her hand, while she has a huge smile on her face, and stand their and wait. Wait for her to fall asleep. To let go of my hand.
I really don;t want to leave at night. I think it is to early to leave. I want to stay longer. But I can`t I need to leave at a certain time. And I really feel guilty about this.
I really do. It is very hard for me. Especially lately. I feel I should of all ready been living out their. I can`t do as much as I could do for mom by spending 7 hours a day on the bus.
I pray everyday for something good to happen. Besides the fact I pray that mom stays healthy and happy. I pray for a miracle Trust me I am looking, l am putting up the flyer`s all the time. Crap, I must of put up at least a couple of dozen. Yes they will also be taken down. But I am still, when I can, putting them up. I have stopped praying for anything. Not worth it. But will keep thanking GOD for mom`s health and happiness. I know she would be happier if I lived out their and was able to visit more often. As in during the day.
I DON`T KNOW!
I only now pray for mom. I am done with this.
GOD bless and good night
Kristopher W. A. Schmuland
Thursday, October 2, 2014
Not impressed
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
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
It being
Hello again
Today it was nice again. So I wore my shorts again. I am going to wear shorts until the last possible time. When I am freezing cold on my way home. I was fine tonight on my way home.
I am now finding it difficult to even use my cane to walk, with my right arm. It just hurts to much. Even with painkillers.
See the doctor tomorrow. I have complained about my right elbow since the beginning. When I was first in the accident.
Anyways.
Today when I arrived, mom was very tired. I could see this, as mom was leaning. This she does when she is very tired. I don't know why, but she leans.
So I knew mom was wanting to go to be early.
I put the foam I have made for her, beside her, to stop her from leaning. We got settled in and I feed her dinner.
And afterwards, I washed her hair, even though she was trying to sleep while I was washing her hair and drying it.
I just got her changed as quick as I could,, And the care aid came in and put her to bed.
I knew mom would be fussing so I only washed her face and put lotion on it. Nothing else. And this was to much for her. I calmed her down. And promised I would only do her face. Mom was OK with this.
As soon as I finished, I swear, she was asleep. Snoring away.
But before she dozed off, she grabbed my hand.
It was early and I just stood there and watched TV. with the sound off, of course. Subtitles.
I am use to them. As I have a hard time hearing and need hearing aids. Which I have mentioned in the past.
Just can't afford them. I have learned to read lips and watch TV with subtitles.
I can tell by mom's body language and facial expressions exactly what she wants. I know when she is thirsty, when she is hungry, when she wants her hair done or her ears cleaned.
I have been doing this for a very long time. And because I am loosing my hearing I have adapted and this helps me to understand mom better.
Need to go. I am very tired as well. I kept being woken up by my right arm last night
GOD bless and good night
Kristopher W.A. Schmuland
Today it was nice again. So I wore my shorts again. I am going to wear shorts until the last possible time. When I am freezing cold on my way home. I was fine tonight on my way home.
I am now finding it difficult to even use my cane to walk, with my right arm. It just hurts to much. Even with painkillers.
See the doctor tomorrow. I have complained about my right elbow since the beginning. When I was first in the accident.
Anyways.
Today when I arrived, mom was very tired. I could see this, as mom was leaning. This she does when she is very tired. I don't know why, but she leans.
So I knew mom was wanting to go to be early.
I put the foam I have made for her, beside her, to stop her from leaning. We got settled in and I feed her dinner.
And afterwards, I washed her hair, even though she was trying to sleep while I was washing her hair and drying it.
I just got her changed as quick as I could,, And the care aid came in and put her to bed.
I knew mom would be fussing so I only washed her face and put lotion on it. Nothing else. And this was to much for her. I calmed her down. And promised I would only do her face. Mom was OK with this.
As soon as I finished, I swear, she was asleep. Snoring away.
But before she dozed off, she grabbed my hand.
It was early and I just stood there and watched TV. with the sound off, of course. Subtitles.
I am use to them. As I have a hard time hearing and need hearing aids. Which I have mentioned in the past.
Just can't afford them. I have learned to read lips and watch TV with subtitles.
I can tell by mom's body language and facial expressions exactly what she wants. I know when she is thirsty, when she is hungry, when she wants her hair done or her ears cleaned.
I have been doing this for a very long time. And because I am loosing my hearing I have adapted and this helps me to understand mom better.
Need to go. I am very tired as well. I kept being woken up by my right arm last night
GOD bless and good night
Kristopher W.A. Schmuland
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
No complaints
Hello again
It has been three years now that mom has been in White Rock. I guess if I wasn't so picky or decided I wanted to live in White Rock. I would of been living there by now.
Three years I have traveled back and forth. Every single day. Not unlike the three and a half years that I traveled, everyday, to see mom, while she lived in Coquitlam. When mom was out here, it was a 20 minute walk to see her. Which I did most of the time. Rain or shine, I walked. 3 1/2 years mom was in Coquitlam. I missed 15 days. Yes I keep track. Not to brag, it is just me.
I don't use an umbrella. I was born into this rain. I am a duck. This is what I say to people who ask why I don't use an umbrella.
Thanks to GOD, I found a water proof jacket on my way home last spring. My size and in excellent condition.
But I have traveled to see mom everyday since she has been in White Rock. The only thing I have issues with is the traveling. But I won't complain about it, as I do it. And until I find a place out there, I will continue to travel everyday to see mom and take care of her. As I am meant to do. Part of GOD's plan. Or my calling. Whatever it is, it is the right thing to do.
I do now wish to be living out there. It is time. I am not so picky, but I won't live in a dump or with drug addicts or recovering drug addicts.
I don't care if people drink. But I don't want to live with alcoholics either. Is that to picky. Can't I have that choice. I want to be able to bring mom over from time to time. So a some what decent place would be nice.
What would be ideal is, a room in an elderly couples home, to be there to help out if needed. I do it now.
Tonight I ended up leaving late. Mom was wide awake. To much excitement. We did have a good time tonight. I read to her, we sang, we laughed. Maybe to much to drink, soda and juices I mean. To much caffeine. Maybe. But whatever it was, mom was awake. She seemed to be falling asleep, but that changed.
I turned the TV on before I left. Yes I asked mom if she wanted to watch some TV first before I turned it on. I turned out the lights and I left. This was after 8 pm. 10 after I would guess. But I made it home earlier than normal. No clue!
Anyways I made mom a soft taco bake. I forgot that it was a bit of work to make it, Time wise I am saying. I did it as mom does like it.
Being Tuesday, the normal table we sit at was busy, Mom's old roommate gets her bath today so she is up. Only on Tuesdays I see her up. They sit there and have a family dinner. We just eat in mom's room. No big deal. There were 4 large stuffed soft taco's in the container. 8 " pie plate. And mom ate over half of it. Plus her usual.
I just love it when mom eats well, like this. I know mom has always loved my cooking.
Then it was the usual. Brush her teeth, spa treatment and held her hand for a while.
Yet I needed to leave. I do feel guilty though. I always feel guilty when I have to leave and mom is still awake. I need to be living out there.
Even the flyer's I have put up have yielded no response. What the ............ is up with that.
I will keep trying.
Mom's Birthday is in a few weeks. October 12 to be exact. I hope to do something nice for her. At least make her a great dinner. I would love Birthday wishes from all over the world for her. But I tried that last year for Christmas and not successful at all. But that is what I would wish for. Cards from everywhere. That would make mom's day. To just sit with her and go through and read these to her. Or postcards with wishes. To show her photo's of all the wondrous places you all live in. I would love to see this as well.
Do I ask for to much. Maybe. But I only want the best for mom.
And this year, not like all the previous years, I will not be complaining about not having a Thanks Giving or not getting anything for Christmas or having a Christmas. Woe is me Pity me not.
I get to spend another Thanks Giving and hopefully another Christmas with my mother. I get to spend time with her. And enjoy her happiness. That is good enough for me and has always been good enough for me.
I am sorry I have been such a whinny bitch.
I hope mom gets a good night sleep.
GOD bless and good night
Kristopher W. A. Schmuland
It has been three years now that mom has been in White Rock. I guess if I wasn't so picky or decided I wanted to live in White Rock. I would of been living there by now.
Three years I have traveled back and forth. Every single day. Not unlike the three and a half years that I traveled, everyday, to see mom, while she lived in Coquitlam. When mom was out here, it was a 20 minute walk to see her. Which I did most of the time. Rain or shine, I walked. 3 1/2 years mom was in Coquitlam. I missed 15 days. Yes I keep track. Not to brag, it is just me.
I don't use an umbrella. I was born into this rain. I am a duck. This is what I say to people who ask why I don't use an umbrella.
Thanks to GOD, I found a water proof jacket on my way home last spring. My size and in excellent condition.
But I have traveled to see mom everyday since she has been in White Rock. The only thing I have issues with is the traveling. But I won't complain about it, as I do it. And until I find a place out there, I will continue to travel everyday to see mom and take care of her. As I am meant to do. Part of GOD's plan. Or my calling. Whatever it is, it is the right thing to do.
I do now wish to be living out there. It is time. I am not so picky, but I won't live in a dump or with drug addicts or recovering drug addicts.
I don't care if people drink. But I don't want to live with alcoholics either. Is that to picky. Can't I have that choice. I want to be able to bring mom over from time to time. So a some what decent place would be nice.
What would be ideal is, a room in an elderly couples home, to be there to help out if needed. I do it now.
Tonight I ended up leaving late. Mom was wide awake. To much excitement. We did have a good time tonight. I read to her, we sang, we laughed. Maybe to much to drink, soda and juices I mean. To much caffeine. Maybe. But whatever it was, mom was awake. She seemed to be falling asleep, but that changed.
I turned the TV on before I left. Yes I asked mom if she wanted to watch some TV first before I turned it on. I turned out the lights and I left. This was after 8 pm. 10 after I would guess. But I made it home earlier than normal. No clue!
Anyways I made mom a soft taco bake. I forgot that it was a bit of work to make it, Time wise I am saying. I did it as mom does like it.
Being Tuesday, the normal table we sit at was busy, Mom's old roommate gets her bath today so she is up. Only on Tuesdays I see her up. They sit there and have a family dinner. We just eat in mom's room. No big deal. There were 4 large stuffed soft taco's in the container. 8 " pie plate. And mom ate over half of it. Plus her usual.
I just love it when mom eats well, like this. I know mom has always loved my cooking.
Then it was the usual. Brush her teeth, spa treatment and held her hand for a while.
Yet I needed to leave. I do feel guilty though. I always feel guilty when I have to leave and mom is still awake. I need to be living out there.
Even the flyer's I have put up have yielded no response. What the ............ is up with that.
I will keep trying.
Mom's Birthday is in a few weeks. October 12 to be exact. I hope to do something nice for her. At least make her a great dinner. I would love Birthday wishes from all over the world for her. But I tried that last year for Christmas and not successful at all. But that is what I would wish for. Cards from everywhere. That would make mom's day. To just sit with her and go through and read these to her. Or postcards with wishes. To show her photo's of all the wondrous places you all live in. I would love to see this as well.
Do I ask for to much. Maybe. But I only want the best for mom.
And this year, not like all the previous years, I will not be complaining about not having a Thanks Giving or not getting anything for Christmas or having a Christmas. Woe is me Pity me not.
I get to spend another Thanks Giving and hopefully another Christmas with my mother. I get to spend time with her. And enjoy her happiness. That is good enough for me and has always been good enough for me.
I am sorry I have been such a whinny bitch.
I hope mom gets a good night sleep.
GOD bless and good night
Kristopher W. A. Schmuland
Monday, September 29, 2014
The fall
Hello again
Fall is here, you can smell it in the air. The wind is moving the leaves around. Clearing the dead for a new beginning. A fresh start for new life. Bringing in a new season.
This is what October is like around here. The rain, the wind.
Once again tonight I had to go through the laundry to get mom's clothing out. This is after I walked in and had a conversation with manager about this exact issue. Then I get to mom's room to find that the morning staff did just that, put it in the laundry. But they put a dirty sheet in the closet, where they normally would put the dirty laundry. Go figure!
Mom had her hair done today. It looked really good. The only problem,which I didn't notice until I was changing mom, was that they left mom wearing a wet shirts all afternoon long. The shirt wasn't soaking wet, but wet none the less. So I know she was wearing it for hours. This is a no no. Especially at this time of the year. Mom can get very sick. How uncomfortable for mom. I would hate to be wearing some wet clothing and not being able to tell someone to change me.
I will be checking this out every Monday, from now on. I really can't believe they let this happen.
I had a coupon, so I got mom a burger and onion rings for dinner. Mom ate just about all of the burger, most of the onion rings. Plus an avocado. Then, of course, her fruit for dessert.
Last night, the container that has mom's smoothie in, accidentally dropped on the floor. Breaking it. Well cracking the side. So on my way home I picked up and new container and then this morning made her a new smoothie.
The infant toothpaste I have purchased for mom, is working. Mom is not gaging anymore.
Tonight after dinner, I was in a goofy mood, so I was dancing with mom. Singing to her. She was all smiles.
This alone, makes everything I do worth while.
I now have everything to decorate one of her walls in a fall theme. I just have to draw a few things out. Clouds, the sun and a few other things. It is going to be dimensional. When done I will take a photo and post it up here.
I just have to stop procrastinating and just do it. But I am experiencing allot of pain in my right lower arm. I know there is something wrong with my elbow. It is hurting just typing this out. And it really hurts to write cursive.
Over all mom is doing well. Happy today. And she was completely asleep when I left tonight.
My phone is on its last legs. It is no longer a smart phone. It is just a phone. If it wasn't for having to have a phone in case something happens to mom, I might not even have a phone. Now it is dying when I try to read the bible even . Just shuts down and it takes a very long time to get it up and running properly. The battery dies. Even if I just finished charging it.
Another thing I need. This is a need, not a want. Moving to White Rock is a need. And a need now.
GOD bless and good night.
Kristopher W. A. Schmuland
Fall is here, you can smell it in the air. The wind is moving the leaves around. Clearing the dead for a new beginning. A fresh start for new life. Bringing in a new season.
This is what October is like around here. The rain, the wind.
Once again tonight I had to go through the laundry to get mom's clothing out. This is after I walked in and had a conversation with manager about this exact issue. Then I get to mom's room to find that the morning staff did just that, put it in the laundry. But they put a dirty sheet in the closet, where they normally would put the dirty laundry. Go figure!
Mom had her hair done today. It looked really good. The only problem,which I didn't notice until I was changing mom, was that they left mom wearing a wet shirts all afternoon long. The shirt wasn't soaking wet, but wet none the less. So I know she was wearing it for hours. This is a no no. Especially at this time of the year. Mom can get very sick. How uncomfortable for mom. I would hate to be wearing some wet clothing and not being able to tell someone to change me.
I will be checking this out every Monday, from now on. I really can't believe they let this happen.
I had a coupon, so I got mom a burger and onion rings for dinner. Mom ate just about all of the burger, most of the onion rings. Plus an avocado. Then, of course, her fruit for dessert.
Last night, the container that has mom's smoothie in, accidentally dropped on the floor. Breaking it. Well cracking the side. So on my way home I picked up and new container and then this morning made her a new smoothie.
The infant toothpaste I have purchased for mom, is working. Mom is not gaging anymore.
Tonight after dinner, I was in a goofy mood, so I was dancing with mom. Singing to her. She was all smiles.
This alone, makes everything I do worth while.
I now have everything to decorate one of her walls in a fall theme. I just have to draw a few things out. Clouds, the sun and a few other things. It is going to be dimensional. When done I will take a photo and post it up here.
I just have to stop procrastinating and just do it. But I am experiencing allot of pain in my right lower arm. I know there is something wrong with my elbow. It is hurting just typing this out. And it really hurts to write cursive.
Over all mom is doing well. Happy today. And she was completely asleep when I left tonight.
My phone is on its last legs. It is no longer a smart phone. It is just a phone. If it wasn't for having to have a phone in case something happens to mom, I might not even have a phone. Now it is dying when I try to read the bible even . Just shuts down and it takes a very long time to get it up and running properly. The battery dies. Even if I just finished charging it.
Another thing I need. This is a need, not a want. Moving to White Rock is a need. And a need now.
GOD bless and good night.
Kristopher W. A. Schmuland
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