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[cellboy]

Well I signed the release and my mom finally "escaped" the convalescent home. We went back to her home, and later organized a bit, and she tagged the stuff she wants moved to her new apt. My sister will be taking care of this, while my mom is visiting me. We were a bit nervous, and bit each others heads off from time to time. But I prayed for patience, and counted to ten a lot. So that has helped me tremendously. It's hard seeing my mom moving from her home. It is hard on her too. One more sign of lost independence. They lived there for so long. It seems so much like my home too. But, they say to never get attached to material things. Health and happiness are most important. And what to do with the rest of the furniture? I have no room. Our mahogany piano, that has been with us for almost 60 yrs, may have to go. And it still looks new. Unless other family members want other things, those will have to go too. I wish I had a big place to take it all, but I can't. And I hope my sister and I get along during all of this too.

My mom is not totally well as yet. SHE IS SO SLOW!!! AND SO CONFUSED. I need more patience. It is hard seeing a parent change so quickly. Just a few yrs ago she was playing 18 holes of golf twice a week. Now she can hardly get out of the car, and needs a walker from time to time. She will probably not ever be able to drive again :-(. Damn Doctors. They really screwed up. If only my dad were still alive. It would be so much easier for them to depend on each other.

Tonight is the first night at that she is here. Seven more days left. "God. Please give me the strength of patience........"

This post may not mean anything for anyone, but I needed to vent. And if you have an elderly parent, well you know what I mean. :o)

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[cellboy.livejournal.com]

Thanks :o). Good thing I live where I work, so at least I can check up on her. I said my prayers last night, and went to the gym very early this morning to blow off steam..... what a help :o)