Whew…it’s been a long week and it’s only Thursday morning!
\nWe have a regular schedule of visitors during the week. Elegante Mother has had two physical therapist visits and by 8:30 this morning will have had two occupational therapist visits this week. We’ve had a nurse’s visit, and next week will have two more, as they draw blood to check the levels of her medicines and try to determine whether she needs further strengthening through physical therapy.
\nOne of my nieces, her son, and one of my great nieces came to visit yesterday. They brought goodies from a local bakery and chatted with us for several hours. She plans to visit with EM each Wednesday evening, so that DH and I can get away for a bit.
\nEM seems to be suffering from “Sundowners,” an unofficial disease that is widely recognized. She starts out her day well but looses track of what’s going on around her as the sun begins to drop in the sky. Last night, she decided that no one loves her, and she tried to run away from home. Luckily, Dear Husband was there to walk with her and prevent her from stepping out onto the road. I truly don’t know what I’d do without the man!
\nThis morning, EM can’t remember what happened, so we will move forward with today’s obligations and look for a lock for the door.
\nIt’s quite eye-opening to become your parent’s guardian. I’ve commented on the role reversal we’ve experienced over the the past two decades, but the seizure has made that seem insignificant. I need to help EM choose clothes, and dress, and I do her laundry. She leaves meal choices to me. Luckily, I have someone to help with her bathing and personal care several days a week, and expect to have a bit more help, soon.
\nThings have been put on hold in the office, during the middle of this week. Our care giver could not find a baby sitter, and missed her visit yesterday. So, on Friday, I’ll need to get all the office work done that I had hoped to do on Wednesday. DH came home early so that I could make a run to the bank, and I’ll visit the library on Friday after exercise (provided the caregiver arrives).
\nI’m sure this all seems disjointed to you. You are getting a stream of consciousness post. It’s how I feel most days. I run to put out whichever fire pops up next.
\nI need to be off. It’s time to get ready for the OT visit! Have a great day, my friends. Keep in touch..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Whew…it’s been a long week and it’s only Thursday morning! We have a regular schedule of visitors during the week. Elegante Mother has had two physical therapist visits and by 8:30 this morning will have had two occupational therapist visits … Continue reading