Moving day
Much to our surpirse, my mother was moved to the hospice residence today. I say “surprise” because it was just a couple of days ago that she asked them to start the admission process knowing that it would take a couple of weeks to get a bed. Only a bed became available yesterday and they tooke her this morning.
It’s not because she’s had a change in her condition or anything, it’s what she wanted to do for a variety of reasons. I haven’t been over there yet, I’m on the way as we speak (OK, I pulled over to hose the wifi, but, you know what I mean), but, you know what? It’s OK, so far, it’s not quite as weird as I had imagined.
I can’t imagine how it is for my dad, but, I know there’s a sense of relief, too. I have also decided that I can’t worry about what he thinks or how he feels. He’s a big boy, and, he’ll have to tell me if he needs something.
So, there’s where we are with the saga of my sandwich. (Eww..that looks too much like “soggy sandwich”).
More consistent postings to follow, don’t give up on me!
Still lots of good thoughts to you and your family. Hope you’re hangin’ in there. Beaming extra energy and hours in a day to you, if that’s possible
You know… your dad is most likely having mixed feelings. Glad to have the help and frustrated to need it.
Thinking of you!
-d
I think it is good that you are all able to work through these things together and not have to make hasty decisions in emergency situations. I don’t know that it makes it any easier, but hopefully it is calmer. I am just sorry that it has come to this, I know it is hard on you. My mom is my rock, I don’t know how I will deal with it when it is the other way around. Prob. about as well as she deals with my grandmother. Shhh. I didn’t say that.
Sounds like a mixed blessing. A surprise to the good side, from a service you would rather not need in the first place.
I realize it is hard, but don’t expect Dad to be all that forthcoming with his needs though, unless things get really overbearing for him.
Best wishes to all of you.
I hope your mom’s comfortable, and that your dad gives himself a chance to have some peace.
Ditto on the best wishes, and prayers for all of you. I hope this becomes as much of a positive experience as possible. There is a sad sense of finality, though, I know.
Hugs!!
It’s amazing how these changes that you think will take weeks happen so fast. I sometimes think that they say weeks when they know it will really be days and it happens so fast that nobody even had the time to worry about it.
As always you & your whole family are in my thoughts and prayers.
hugs to you.
big hugs.
BUT, anyone I have heard of that has interacted w/ hospice in your area, has absolutely sang the praises of the people that work there.
Sending lots of good wishes your way,… they’ll take good care of your Mom.
I’ve heard great things about hospice, too. She’s in good hands and will doubtless be more comfortable this way.
You’re all in my thoughts. I know this is a tough transition for everyone.
Things will be hard for your dad for a while as he adjusts. Your mom will be well taken care of. Avail yourself of the help the hospice should be giving to you also. The hospice that attended my dad is still checking on me and the family.