Update……
For those of you who don’t know, my mom had a stroke last Friday. She is doing as well as can be expected. It is hard feeling a role reversal. I feel like a helpless parent, standing by unable to do anything to make her feel better. She is still unable to talk so her only communication is shaking her head. Thank God, she is now able to swallow so she is being given pureed foods. Why do they give such yucky food in the hospital. The other night for dinner they pureed a hot dog! They then reshaped it into a hot dog when they put it on her plate…..YUCK!
It has been one tough week sticking to plan with all I have going on, but I have done it, with a lot of self talk and the help of my wonderful buddies I have on here.
I am only working a half a day today! Hubby decided to take a half day and asked if I wanted to also. What did he think, I would say no……LOL………It will be great to have a little extra time together. He has been working a lot usually both days on the weekend also. This weekend he is only working Saturday!!
I hope that everyone is having an amazing week.
I am off to finish getting ready for work……..
I know it’s early days yet, but glad your Mom’s doing a bit better. You’ll have your hands full for the foreseeable future, so try and have a good support net about you. Good sign that she’s swallowing properly though.
Look after yourself
Hope your mom improves quickly. It is difficult to turn the tables and be the caregiver, but you will handle it. God Bless!!!
Reaching out to you Bette Jo. I understand the difficulty of a sick parent…..we’ve been going through this for almost 10 years now.
Keep your faith strong, and try hard to stay positive for your mom. Thats how we get through each obstacle. Its so hard cuz you love them so much
You and Mom are in my prayers every day. Enjoy your 1/2 day together with hubby!!! You deserve it..love ya!!
Sorry to hear about your mom but continue to show her all the love you can and she will be alright! Keep the faith and know that we are all here for you! Miss you so much!!