A look inside my world

As I mentioned briefly before I am caring for my aging Mom. This is not a job I ever planned for but on reflection, I suspect none of us has. First a true confession, not tabloid worthy, but a confession none the less. I was never close to my Mom. Never. Actually we are polar opposites. I am warm and fuzzy, she is not. I love all things creative, her foundation is math. I tell the people I love that I love them.....often. It's an after thought for her.

This journey has radically changed our relationship. The transformation began three years ago. At the time I was taking my Mom out once a week to run errands. I would check with her the day before to see what all she'd planned. Then the day came and it invariably took HOURS longer than I planned. Each week I returned home frustrated. Then my insightful husband gave me a brilliant piece of advice, "Just plan to spend the whole day in town." It was an "ah ha" moment that changed everything. So once a week we went shopping, out to lunch and generally futzed the day away.

Fast forward. After spending nearly everyday for the last three and a half months advocating for her at the hospital, skilled nursing and assisted living facilities she's home.Unfortunately the organization that was to provide in-home care didn't. So Daphne to the rescue! I'm hoping to have greater success after Thanksgiving finding a caregiver. In the meantime.......its me.