There is much going on in my household during the next few weeks. On Tuesday I leave for Scottsdale-a 12 hour drive. My husband and the dog Penny are going because we are going to be there for 2 weeks helping my mother. She is having major back surgery and will need someone with her to help with her recovery. It will be nice to be away from work, but I wish it was under different circumstances. My mother is a frisky 74 year old lady. She is basically healthy, but has some underlying issues that make taking care of her difficult. It is basically that she is the MOTHER and I am the DAUGHTER. No matter what the age that never changes. Wish us both luck, I'll keep you posted.
wishing your mother the best during her surgery and recovery... and wishing you the best as caregiving can be trying even when we love 'em!!
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm sorry to hear this. Since I work in the field of spine surgery, I can only imagine what your mom will be going through. Glad you are able to take a couple weeks off to be with her. Sending good thoughts and well wishes.
ReplyDeleteI hope your Mum recovers soon and that the two weeks go well!
ReplyDeletethats funny... good luck! have a safe drive and see you when you get here :)
ReplyDeletewishing you and your mother a smooth and pain free time. my mother is 74 too.
ReplyDeleteWishing your mother safe surgery and a smooth recovery. Wishing you an easy-to-deal-with-mother and much love and strength!
ReplyDeletelorrie...wishing your mother a speedy recovery... safe travels, my friend
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I am so glad to hear the cause of your earlier mysterious post. "What ifs" don't fit into the equation in any way, for you are doing what is in your heart, which is the honorable thing to do and the thing that will make your life most meaningful in your twilight years as you look back over your life's decisions. Always follow your heart, and your soul will reward you. You are an inspiration with a beautiful spirit. Fare thee well.
ReplyDeleteIts so great of you to go and help.
ReplyDeleteI know she must be so thankful to have you.
Hope you have an adventure or two along the way!
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julie
i hear ya. same with my mom and me... tolerance is a good word for both sides of the equation, i guess! hoping all goes well for her surgery and that her recovery is swift! (i always think the presence of a sweet dog makes any recovery swifter)
ReplyDeleteGood luck in caring for your mother! I hope her health will improve quickly. I think, regardless of the age of daughters, mothers always tend to consider themselves a little bit more experienced.
ReplyDeleteyou're on the road......
ReplyDeletei'll check back later
hope all is going well....
kary and teddy
xo
hi lorrie...glad to hear you made it there safely
ReplyDeletei will be in touch
kary and teddy
xo
just stopping by again to thank you for your always kind and encouraging comments over at my place.
ReplyDeletehoping your trip went well and that your mother's surgery will also go well...
I hope all is going well for you and your mom!! I hope she's recovering well and you are able to have a relaxing time even while taking care of her. And...I know just what you mean when you say that parent/child relationship never really changes... :) Love, Silke
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