Establishing a Routine

Things are going really well. Mom seems to be in less pain and her nausea is much less as well, from what I can observe.

I'm learning the drill - managing all the meds and the other things that have to be done each day. Mom has been spending some time up and out of the bedroom each day. This evening we watched two episodes of "As Time Goes By" together in the living room before she had to go back to bed! That was an improvement.

She has even asked several times for a bite of chocolate! And while sometimes she gets anxious, we deal with it by finding something to distract her, like watching a video or DVD, or listening to music. I think that overall she is calming down. She still gets anxious and is still having pain, but it seems to be a little bit less severe.

Yesterday we were able to open a bank account, and - get this - the banker actually came to the house so mom could sign the papers!! Man, it still pays to live in a small town!!

I will stay home tomorrow and Ron will go to church. I don't want her to be home alone just yet even though she's doing all right. Monday the hospice nurse will come to evaluate the situation and give us her input.

I am sharing excerpts from "Glorious Intruder" by Joni Eareckson Tada and "Come Away My Beloved" by Frances J Roberts, as well as a book from Barb by Corrie ten Boom. And it's been such a blessing to pray with and for her - especially when she asks "What am I going to do?".

She has shown interest in listening to "To Kill a Mockingbird" on tape! That's great.

I'll probably give another update Monday night after the hospice nurse comes. For now I need to go relax in the hot tub - my shoulder is hurting a lot tonight. Later.......