She Sounds Good

Yesterday was a continuation of the conversation about where to after Heartland. The results? The same. Like so many of us, mom doesn't like change and what she is facing is a major change and her fear manifests itself with anger, self pity, frustration and more fear. It's very difficult to have a conversation when her defenses are up, but as long as she continues to hear the same message from so many different directions I believe some words will sink in. As Alexander Pope reminds us "Hope Springs Eternal".

When I arrived this afternoon, mom was in PT. Her roommate Jessie and I talked for a while about the conversations they've had during their time together. Jessie is leaving tomorrow and mom may have a new roommate to welcome in the new year. Jessie feels mom will eventually come around, but her determination to return to Meadowlark is so strong, she just can't move beyond it. She wishes us well.

The bed sore that has plagued mom since Beaumont has worsened and Heartland has made an appointment for her at the Wound Center on the campus of Beaumont Royal Oak for Tuesday, January 5 at 2:45. When I spoke with the PA about it, she wasn't sure what all they would do about it, perhaps antibiotics, so we have that to look forward to. I'll be transporting her and staying with her during the visit. Hopefully the nurse or doctor will be able to explain how/why bed sores develop and the potential problems if they go untreated. I believe we've all tried to share our knowledge but what do we know. Stay tuned.

Her menu is planned for tomorrow with a special dinner of Prime Rib with all the fixings. She wants Jessie to stay because it's going to be a feast, but Jessie is pretty determined to be home by lunch time tomorrow. You Go Girl!

1. My plans are to get her through the appointment Tuesday and hit the road to Ashland on Wednesday. Since my plans are in pencil, I'll wait and see what God has in store for me when the time comes.

If I don't get a post on here tomorrow, have a safe NYE.