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Parental Journal 95 from Planet Elderly: Wearing Three Bras Today?
Our Routine I visit almost every day…mid-morning. Some folks wonder why, but I enjoy being part of Mom’s community. I’m probably still dealing with a bit of guilt for changing Mom’s life so dramatically when I moved her down here … Continue reading
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Parental Journal 94 from Planet Elderly – Visiting Miss Pearl and Friends
October 9, 2017 – afternoon Mom’s been living at her memory care community for a little over six months. I visit her every day unless I’m out of town (rarely) or dealing with something like the upper respiratory virus I’ve … Continue reading
Parental Journal 92 from Planet Elderly: About that 91st Birthday
Saturday, August 19, 2017 – afternoon Tears I have lots of nice memories floating in my mind from Mom’s 91st birthday, and they start with tears. I was assembling Mom’s gift bag, wrapping new clothing items in pink tissue paper … Continue reading
Parental Journal 90 from Planet Elderly: “What Was It That Made Us Move Here?”
Friday, June 16, 2017 – afternoon At Last…Mom Has Settled In It’s hard to believe that within two and a half months’ time, Mom has settled into her new “apartment” at Mill Creek Village – The Arbors. She started … Continue reading
Parental Journal 89 from Planet Elderly – Relocation Saga: Are We Settling in yet?
Tuesday, May 16, 2017 early afternoon Settling in yet? Kinda…sorta…a wee bit now and then…depends on the time of day. A few weeks ago, friends Susan and Bonnie helped me arrange Mom’s furniture in her room and stock drawers/shelves. Mom … Continue reading
Parental Journal 88 from Planet Elderly: Relocation Saga – Anger and More Changes
Tuesday, April 18, 2017 – 2:30 a.m. Good News/Bad News The good: Mom’s still in Columbia. The bad: She hates me, Columbia and anything related to Missouri. And why not? She’s been uprooted from a home she loves and planted … Continue reading
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Parental Journal 87 from Planet Elderly: Relocation Saga Part Two – Crash Landing
Thursday, April 6, 2017 evening The eagle has landed…and she is pissed. Unexpected Change of Plans The original plan was for Mom to look at some assisted living apartments, choose one to try for a few months, go back to … Continue reading
Parental Journal 86 from Planet Elderly – Relocation Saga: ROADBLOCK
Monday, March 27, 2017 – 3 a.m. Mom woke up early yesterday and announced that her house means too much to her. She will not move to Missouri. I sipped coffee and listened. She told me how comfortable she is … Continue reading
Parental Journal 84 from Planet Elderly – Starting a New and Likely Difficult Chapter
Tuesday, March 7, 2017 – early evening Mom has been living “independently” for over a year and as a widow for 4 ½ months. Neighbor/assistant Kevin has kept an eye on things and in recent weeks has tried to get … Continue reading
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Parental Journal 83 from Planet Elderly – Tears, Bingo and Missing Curlers
Sunday, January 29, 2016 This time away from Mom is a bit of a test for us both. Can she maintain comfort and safety living independently in the home she has shared with Dad for many years…with the help as … Continue reading
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