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Parental Journal 73 – Trying to Recharge in Missouri
Thursday, July 21, 2016 – noonish I’ve been back in Missouri five days and I still feel unsettled…on edge most of the time. There’s this constant nagging question, “What are we going to do?” There’s no simple answer; just have … Continue reading
Parental Journal 72 from Planet Elderly – Trip Back to Missouri Delayed
Saturday, July 16, 2016 – early morning After last night’s trip to Condell Immediate Care Clinic, I decided to stay a while to make sure Mom’s leg wound swelling goes down and that she manages the schedule for when to … Continue reading
Parental Journal 71 from Planet Elderly – Maybe a Bit of a Breather
Friday, July 15, 2016 – evening Things are in place so that I can take a breather and return to Missouri for a few weeks, but it could also be cut short. I drive back to Missouri tomorrow with the … Continue reading
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Parental Journal 70 from Planet Elderly – Anger, Confusion and Root Beer Floats
Tuesday, July 12, 2016 – mid-morning The past couple days have been a roller coaster of emotions again—for both of us. Pretty normal for families in our situation. I Resigned from Project Driver’s License Mom failed her third attempt last … Continue reading
Parental Journal 69 from Planet Elderly – Second Attempt to Pass the Driving Test
Thursday, July 7, 2016 – late morning As I type, I’m waiting for Mom and Kevin to return from her second attempt to pass the driving test. I’m nervous. She and Kevin attempted to do this yesterday, but the line … Continue reading
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Parental Journal 68 from Planet Elderly – Mom’s Date with Tarzan
Thursday, July 7, 2016 – early morning Sometimes there are bonus days, and yesterday was one. Dad was quite groggy and unresponsive during our morning and midday visits. By 4 p.m. we were sitting in the living room. Mom was … Continue reading
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Parental Journal 67 from Planet Elderly – Driving Test: One Attempt Down, Two to Go
Tuesday, July 5, 2016 – evening Mom failed the driving test today. (Yea!) She plans to return tomorrow to retake it. (Groan) We visited Dad in the morning and had an 11:30 a.m. appointment to pick up her new driving … Continue reading
Parental Journal 66 from Planet Elderly – Driver’s License Outcome Delayed, Physician Fired, Birthday Preparations
Wednesday, June 29, 2016 – Evening Driver’s License Renewal Saga Yesterday morning Mom was tired. “We don’t have to do anything special today, do we?” I reminded her of the driver’s exam. “I don’t want to take it today.” G.R.O.A.N. … Continue reading
Parental Journal 65 from Planet Elderly- This Visit Starts with a Roller Coaster Ride
Monday, June 27, 2016 – evening Not a Quiet Drive Up Yesterday Phone Call #1: The drive up went well for the most part; however, I received a call from Mom around 9:30 a.m. “Where are you? I thought you … Continue reading
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Parental Journal 64 from Planet Elderly – Packing for the Next Trip: Dad’s 94th Birthday
Saturday, June 25, 2016 evening Tomorrow I head back up to Grayslake to spend some time with Mom and visit Dad. This is expected to be a short visit. Dad turns 94 July 1, so we’ll celebrate a bit with … Continue reading
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