Company, company company.
    Company's not the only reason I've been here much less frequently to post but it's one of the major reasons. This time though, this year, I've taken well to all the company, which is good because we have one more company ridden week to go.
    Other reasons for not posting anything:

1. Mom is decidedly more active (for her) and it is relatively easy to get her out and about so I've been taking advantage of this. As usual, she tends to think going out is a good idea then resists when it comes to getting ready. Once we're out, though, she's a live wire for the rest of the day and often finds it unnecessary to nap in the afternoon.
2. I'm feeling much more settled, now that we've decided to get rid of the house in Mesa and settle down. I've been working the house and the yard like crazy and immediately jump into every urge I have to do this.

    Today (Thursday) we went for flu shots. The line was long but the county health people were extremely helpful and provided two chairs for Mom, one two thirds of the way down the line and one close to the beginning. I kept an eye on her and her oxygen while I moved us up the line. Most of the time I was out of her sights but she was in mine. This gave me a chance to observe her "in her element" without my presence affecting her behavior. I believe she was the oldest person there. Everyone who passed her in line talked to her. Her eyes glittered with delight at the chance to do some up close people watching and people chatting. As I watched her I was reminded of the book club friend of mine who, when I mentioned that my mother was "ancient", corrected my description by telling me Mom actually came across as alert, proud and of generous spirit, obviously a one-time beauty who was used to being noticed and approached and who continued to think of herself in this way. I had a great time observing her and chatting up people in line, myself.
    I know I have a lot to make up here. I'm not completely finished fixing the pages that this auto-site builder mangled, I have a good half month of blood glucose levels to record, can't really remember how I've altered her med administration from day to day although I've been doing that all along and now have a new medical toy, a wrist blood pressure monitor. I've only taken her BP once and it seemed in line with what she normally reads at the doctor's office. I will be starting a fairly regular reading and recording of her blood pressure once I'm able to get back to this site on a regular basis. In the meantime, we're doing well, both of us, life is busy and good and I am exhilarated and grateful.
    Thankyou.
- posted by gail rae @ 00:02   email...this post