Dave got up pretty easily around 10 am. I talked with him last week and we decided to get some funeral planning done, so Phil went with me to Starks. It was hard but necessary. I feel really good about talking out the process and knowing the ball park for cost. Everyone was so nice to us and I think I have a good idea how most things will go. I have no idea how anyone does this in 2 to 3 days..... but I know a lot do. I'm too much of a planner. More to come on that later....much later. My mom found an apartment today. It's just 5 to 6 blocks away, small and cute. We'll start moving her next week. Dave and I got a nice nap from 4 to 6. It's been hot today.
Yesterday Lindsey, Tim and Joni helped me move some furniture around so the wheelchair is easier to get around. It felt good to get the living room better organized. They also suggested taking the door off of the bedroom and that makes such a big difference. Then Tim and Joni joined us in the back back yard for a real fire....the first of fall.
Dave has been using the wheelchair more. Had his last PT visit today. We'll try to help him remember to keep up some exercises. MD appointments next week. Will write more often.
peace, love, groove.
My God.
ReplyDeleteSomeday you will be a treasure trove of support for another who will be in the place you are now. Could even be me, who knows? It will be someone, for sure, and you will be a beacon. Maybe that's part of the whole cosmic reason for all of this.
I love you, and wish I were there....
love you too Mimi
ReplyDeleteNone of us can thank you enough for who you are.
ReplyDeleteYou are showing the way to do it right & with dignity! And the music man deserves it, too.
ReplyDeleteMimi, I think you are the voice of a genius. Having gone through this process, it's cathartic to use the whole treatment process as a dialogue of knowledge to those who find themselves in a similare sea of original unknowns. This blog and others like it, provide as much, if not more, concrete assistance to others facing similar diagnosis. Let alone, a chance for the caregiver to think out loud about the decisions and choices being made.
ReplyDeleteLee, I agree with you - 2 days is entirely too few to make funeral decisions.
Thanks everyone. It does feel good to write and talk about this part. xoxo
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