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Parental Journal 120 from Planet Elderly: Last Kiss
Wednesday, March 10, 2021 (This is the final “Parental Journal” entry for this blog.) On Monday, March 1, I received my last kiss from my mom. It was the first day visitors were allowed to schedule visits again, and I … Continue reading
A New Year Ahead with a New Blog Title
December 28, 2020 About five years ago I found myself driving home from visiting my folks and mumbling to myself, “Geez, I’m so glad to leave. I feel like I’ve been spending time on another planet. Is that ME in … Continue reading
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Parental Journal 114 from Planet Elderly: This Is Your Life via Photo Album
Thursday, September 10, 2020 – early afternoon The twice-a-week visits with Mom are going well. We meet at about 11 a.m. on Mondays and Thursdays and visit for 30 minutes. We are both enjoying them. Although it took a long … Continue reading
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Parental Journal 113 from Planet Elderly: The Birthday Tee Shirt Arrived!!
Yesterday, the tee shirt I ordered for Mom’s birthday arrived, so I was able to give it to her today during our Thursday visit. She has always loved my dandelion/heart shirt, so now we have matching shirts. She was so … Continue reading
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Parental Journal 112 from Planet Elderly: She’s 94 and Still Spunky
Monday, August 17, 2020 – mid-afternoon Extended Birthday Mom’s birthday was yesterday, August 16. Visitors aren’t allowed on the weekend, so we celebrated early during our Thursday visit and again today. On Sunday, she had specially made birthday cake and … Continue reading
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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 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 85 from Planet Elderly: Relocation Saga – Part one
March 25, 2017 – evening I arrived two weeks ago with hope and dread in my heart. I was hoping Mom would not go ballistic when I approached the subject of her relocating to Missouri. The dread was, of course, … Continue reading
I’m Now an Official Resident of Planet Elderly
On March 2, 2016, a mere eight days ago, I turned 70. That’s the magic number I use to define “elderly,” although I know others might disagree, especially those in their 70s. When I taught at a community college I … Continue reading
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