What an eventful two days! We had Mother's doctor appointment yesterday morning to find out the findings from Wednesday's MRI. Dr. Lawlor was extremely kind, but told us that the MRI did show some slight bleeding on her brain which could have been caused from her fall. He didn't advise any surgery at her advanced age, and gave us the choice of taking her home and taking our chances or admitting her to the hospital.
He knew our feelings that a few days in the hospital might ease her anxieties about moving to a care center. In fact that would help us in many ways. So he said that we should take her immediately to St. Johns and that he would call to arrange her admittance.
It has been a whirlwind ever since. We stayed with her until she was all settled yesterday, and then went back to see her twice to help with her meals, etc. Of course, she doesn't understand this at all, even though we have tried to explain over and over. We have been to the hospital three times today. She asks the same questions over and over, constantly. And we have made every effort to answer them. Her room is very nice, the nurses have been wonderful, good food,
but of course she wants to come home.
I have felt every second that I should just stay there with her. The room is very large, especially designed with a chair that converts to a bed, so that some family member can stay.
It is breaking my heart. But every one advises, and I know that it is true, that this time away will help her adjust to the next stage in this process. So all of us must be very brave, and try to do what is best.
We are using our time without her at home, to be sure all her clothes are washed and marked, be sure she has plenty of panties, socks, hankies, pjs, etc etc etc. Today Cheryl came and shampooed the upholstery on her reclining chair, and I have organized the drawers in her chest.
Don went over to the Golden Living Center to see her room, and measure the space. So now we know just which furniture, pictures, accessories, etc. that we can take. Tomorrow Rod is helping us take all this to the care center, and we will have her room all ready for her arrival on Monday morning.
Whew! My hip and my emotions are all a-aching tonight! They tell me that I have just about had enough for these two days. S0, now, I am taking two darvocet and going to bed!
Good night. We appreciate all your thoughts and prayers. Think of us this next week.
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