Thursday, April 28, 2016

Remembering ME

My stepdad called and said he was worried about my Mom; it was the afternoon and she was still in her nightgown.  As a person who loves wearing pjs around the house, I said "okay, I'm not seeing this as a problem!"  It's true, my Mom did not usually walk around in her pajamas like I do.  Maybe it is a generational thing, but I LOVE my pajamas....I'm wearing them now and it is 7:00 p.m.  I switched into them at 3:30 p.m.  I didn't have anywhere to go....wasn't expecting anyone-- don't come over unannounced!

Back to Mom, she had an EEG and CT scan last week.  The Dr. called and said that one side (I'm assuming that is one side of her brain?!  I'm getting my info secondhand) was normal and the other wasn't abnormal but was consistent with a woman her age.  Stepdad sounded perky for the first time in a long time.  So he's planning a motor home trip!  LOL  It's still early in the planning so we shall see if it comes about.  It is giving him hope; I personally think my mom could care less.  She is at that stage of the game.  She wakes.  She talks if talked to. She goes to the Dr. She gets her hair done weekly if someone drives her. She doesn't drive.  I just found out she got lost several months ago going to church!  She doesn't attend committee meetings.  She cannot be held responsible to serve because she just can't remember.

Mother's Day is coming up.  On the one hand I am so thankful I'll be able to wish my Mom Happy Mother's Day.  On the other hand, I'm not sure she'll remember!

I am traveling into un-chartered waters although I am having déjà vu.  Years ago, I helped care for my grandmother when she started to lose her memory and couldn't be left alone.  My children will also remember that time and I think they will be shocked when they see their Nonie now.  I'm sure they will feel a bit of déjà vu too.

Not to end on a downer....I went to WW today and lost.  I pray it continues.  I need to remember ME!

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