Change

Just when I posted "A Typical Day" everything changed!! Part of the change was the arrival of my daughter Sara for a week. I have thoroughly enjoyed her company. We checked out the craziness of Lumberjack Days in downtown Stillwater. we watched the lumberjack demonstration and caught the parade on sunday afternoon. We watched the fireworks on Sunday night with mom sitting on the balcony of the condo. It has been wonderful to have someone to do things with as well as help with mom. There has been alot of change in mom. Friday was her last day where she was really attentive. Monday we started using the wheelchair to move her from place to place. She no longer has the strength to use her walker. She has stopped eating and drinks just a little. She wants to do things for herself and gets frustrated when she can't. So I ask what she needs and then I wait until she is ready to get to the bathroom or go from the hospital bed in the living room back to her bedroom. It is exhausting. I have a few people I can call when I need a break but for now will postpone the walking and yoga. I have a strong sense of God's presence and encouragement during this difficult time. He will give me the patience, wisdom, energy and compassion I need for each day.