Monthly Archives: December 2015
Parental Journal 35 From Planet Elderly: Christmas Visit 2015 Part Three – Volcano of Delusion
Christmas Day 2015 – early afternoon I think I’ve had 3 hours of sleep in the last 24 hours. Yesterday we experienced purgatory on Christmas Eve: Wal Mart. Mom decided she wanted to get Dad a pair of sweat pants … Continue reading
Parental Journal 34 From Planet Elderly -Christmas Visit 2015 Part Two (“Dont Get Married!!”)
Tuesday, December 22, 2016 At 6:30 this morning Mom said she had a doctor’s appointment. “You do? Who with?” “Dr. D,” she said. “Oh, I thought you had your appointment with him last week on the 15th.” “Maybe I better … Continue reading
Parental Journal 33 From Planet Elderly – Christmas Visit 2015 Part One
December 21, 2015 – evening Damn! I left the bourbon eggnog at home and forgot to take it with me when I left yesterday. The drive went smoothly, but the initial visit with Mom was a bit unsettling. Fortunately, she … Continue reading
Parental Journal 32 from Planet Elderly -Driving Up For Christmas Visit Tomorrow
Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015 afternoon Call from Mom. She was cheerful and wanted to tell me that Dad asked about me today. They had a good lunch, and she just wanted me to know that sometimes he remembers. Monday, Dec. … Continue reading
Parental Journal 31 from Planet Elderly – More Difficult Phone Calls
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015 early afternoon Mom called at 6:15 a.m. today to tell me Dad has been coming to the house and taking his things out. “It’s over,” she said. Instead of reminding her that he lives in a … Continue reading
Parental Journal 30 from Planet Elderly – Long-distance Emotional Up’s and Down’s
Dec. 1, 2015 – evening I called Mom at 5:55 p.m. just to check in. No answer. I called again at 6:15 and she answered. I think she was probably napping earlier because when she answered she said she was … Continue reading
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