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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 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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