IT HAS STARTED.............

Yesterday was the beginning of what I hope will be a happy time for MOM.  The aide came early so I could give her some specifics  in emergencies, and we were off to the doctor's appointment and SAM'S CLUB.   It was nice to be able to able to relax and enjoy our time together.

This has been the biggest problem since we moved back here is our time together.  About the only time we have to talk to just be is when we are away from the house.  That has become increasingly less and less.  When you have to hire someone to come "visit" while we are away, it often is just not worth the effort.  I have created a small network of available people and Mother has spent time with each so that is good.  Now we can count on 4 hours most days to just drive around, shop, or be together without interuption.

 The privacy factor is high on my list when it come to caregiving.  When I have tucked everyone in I expect to be able to read, watch tv, or just relax and nap.  This doesn't always happen.......last night is a good example........Mom can rushing into our room also known as the "front room" which it isn't but where everyone enters, and asked   WHO WAS ON THE PHONE?  The phone had rang earlier and it was a returned call, but I didn't think it was "a need to know" situation and side stepped the question.  She thought it was her grand daughter and was anxious to hear any news.........now that was sweet.  Karla always sends her "Karla Hugs" and she wanted hers!

I picked up a few pecans this week, Jack has been shelling and he says the activity with his hand seems to be helping the movement and the pain as well.  It is not helping the carpet......or my bare feet when I step on shells.  You cannot shell nuts without shells on the carpet, chair, in your shoes, down the neck of your shirt, in your hair, in the bookkcase, in short........everywhere! LOL But  if it is therapy then it is alright.  New carpet in the spring anyway.......going to wait till the mud and winter mess is over with hopefully.  And the nut meats are excellent.....really good for pies! LOL which I do not intent to make.....but might be forced to do so!

Peace from Marigold Country Home where theChristmas Wreath will be picked up from the florist and hung tomorrow.......that will be our only decorating.  My neighbor who helps me clean,etc, is bringing her "jack hammer" LOL to put a hook in the brick exterior of the house.

MERRY------MERRY!