Good news---Mom came home from the hospital on Saturday. (I'm having a bit of deja vu typing that phrase.) Overall, pretty decent outcome considering the other possibilities: Broken kneecap, bruises on her arm and hip. She's mobile. Probably too mobile, I'm having trouble getting her to rest her leg. /sigh But I'm happy she is getting cranky and feisty because that means she's feeling better. At least I think I'm happy about that.......... She went to a half-day of quilting class today to meet with her peeps. It was good for her but tiring. Now starts the home visits from the OT, PT, and RN
Dr. E. (my brother) is visiting for the week, which is very good. I'm hanging in there but a nice long vacation sounds great. Just being able to get back to work would be fine, too. I just wasn't too prepared for what the month has produced. (Okay, I'll stop whining.)
I haven't picked up my knitting but I have been cooking and cleaning and nagging. I should be back with my knitting soon.
Thank you to everyone for the well wishes. I'm sure they're working.
Very good news! As they say, old age ain't for sissies, but neither is being on the other side of the equation - hang in there.
Posted by: Joy | Monday, February 16, 2009 at 04:05 PM
Hugs and kisses and vacay invitations. (right now if you can sleep on a deluxe queen size, 22" thick air mattress.)
Was that whining? Because honey, if it was, I need to give you some lessons. :D
Posted by: Stacey | Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 05:20 AM
You're entitled to all the whining necessary to get you back to normal. As one who has been through this, I can almost feel your exhaustion. It gets to you more than you know sometimes so be good to yourself!
Posted by: MX | Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 11:53 AM
So glad to hear mom is out of the hospital and on her way to recovery. It's been a crazy month for your for sure. Hang in there. Big hugs.
Posted by: Deborah | Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 11:53 AM
Do Stacey and I need to come up there and sit on your mother to make her rest? (OMG how it bugs me when people won't do what the doctor says!!!!!)
Posted by: Carrie | Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 12:01 PM
The cure for nagging is for the other person to just do what they're asked. Hope you can find your quiet, gentle, patient self in some knitting.
And I hope the reason for the fall is thoroughly investigated.
Posted by: Angie | Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 01:03 PM
Let's hope she behaves herself enough to mend! You need to take care of yourself, too - do something nice for yourself today!
xo
Posted by: Nora | Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 01:09 PM
I'm so glad she's doing better. Cranky is always a good sign of healing and recovery. Get your brother to keep an eye on her for a while. He's got the training to handle her. *L*
Heck of a month all around. Hoping March will be easier on all of us.
xo
Posted by: Cookie! | Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 03:55 PM
Excellent news! Your bro's visit will give you a much needed break. February seems to be really crazy wack month every year. Next year, let's all hide.
Posted by: Kim | Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 10:23 PM