Well, it was a busy, busy day for me. I put away Christmas decor - what little decorating I did anyway! But that gave me an excuse to clean like I haven't done in ages! Plus, it was such a gorgeous day, I decided to clean the garage. After all, there was no place to walk out there! I took a carload of stuff to Goodwill. Felt good to get it tackled! I rearranged furniture and every part of the house has been dusted and vacuumed. As a treat for such a big accomplishment, I went to Kirklands and got a couple of pretty things for the house. Mom will like the changes.
While I was out and about, got a call from Pat that Bob had slipped on the ice and dislocated his shoulder. Michael and Beth were in from Oregon and they were all supposed to drive up to Maine today - haven't heard if that was cancelled or not. Can't stay away from hospitals, eh Pat!
I actually did go up to the hospital and her nurse Lori was there. She said Mom had had a rough morning. The plastic surgeon and Dr Chan had been in to change her arm dressing - so painful that she had asked Lori to knock her out. They put a different type of ointment on it. So she was in the throes of dilaudin when I got there. They decided to stop the antibiotic because that was stressing her kidneys and her arm is not as infected. She has cold sores on her lips so they are using some special gel for that. Just too much for her to bear.
So here it is end of 2011. I feel a little wistful as it is my 25th anniversary and have no idea where my husband is. It's not like we have been married for years, but it does make me sad to reach this milestone alone. My marriage is long over so it is time to end it legally and get on with life. Another goal for 2012! I have set a few for myself so hoping this will be a better year than last.
I hope all of you keeping trrack of Mom's journey are safe, happy and blessed in the year ahead. And let's all try to keep away from hospitals this year! Have a Happy New Year!!
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