March 9, 2009
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a differce in scenenary
On Saturday, I called the doctor to see if mom was on the antibiotics long enough to not be contagious. She was. I, as difficult as it was and with the help of my daughter, got her ready and took a ride to her brother’s, my uncle’s house. We had a nice visit and she smiled quite a bit. She was happy. I was out of the house.
Of course coming home changed nothing but the good news is that she has only one antibiotic left and that means that she will hopefully get rid of this awful diarrhea. It is difficult to deal with since she has Parkinson. This morning at 6am was just as awful. Funny though, she will be off the antibiotics just in time for the aide to come and take care of her…poop free I hope…but I had the worst of it and I am not proud of myself how upset I got. I don’t do well with that at all.
My niece got her own apartment and wants me to see it. I am thinking not this Tues with mom still sick, but maybe the next Tuesday after work I will ask Tere to sit with her for an hour so I can stop in. The weather is getting warm and with it the hope of spring and fresh air in my house. We all need that. I have to admit I am happily surprised that my daughter’s father, yes, my husband, has really been stepping up to the plate. Yesterday he gave mom her 6am pills and told me to rest and he was helping her off the floor when she slid this morning when I came downstairs. That was nice. Of course I won’t tell you what happened after he left “lucky me” in the room and she was off the floor, you can guess…damned antibiotics. It was nice to have someone help though. As minimal as it was.
I was supposed to go to the accountant today and have Tere’ stay with mom but I am not feeling well and I canceled. I need to rest as much as I can. I have been exposed to germs for over a week now and not resting properly. It is so nice to look outside and see the snow melted and it is 42 degrees already and only 8am. Yippee…Spring is a comin…enjoy your day. Hugs, Sassy
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Boy! my heart goes out to you. My mom had Parkinsons many years ago and it was not a pleasant journey for any of us. Be kind to yourself my friend, you are worth it.
Sassy, I take care of a man with Parkenson’s nasty disease. We are never unemployed or underemployed in God’s world. There is always work to do. We will never get laid off if we work for God. He will provide us with all we need. Hugs and love go out to you my friend. Judi
P.S. Try the BRAT diet for loose stool. Rather green banana, rice plain, apples, apple sauce, dry toast, works with the man I care for who has irratiable bowel syndrome. Judi