Thursday was a good day. Mom got her hair done and had a full afternoon visit with Liz and Aunt Helen. It was a tearful but happy reunion. Mom was having a good day and was interacting, which was awesome. She ate ice cream for dinner.
Mom was tired and grumpy on Friday and I believe she was simply tired from all the Thursday activity. Glenda and Eugene came for a visit and they brought a great lunch with lots of fresh veggies and chicken. Mom ate a little and liked the food. She is eating about 475 to 700 calories a day. Not enough.
Saturday morning we left early to drive to Sapphire, NC for a vacation with our family. Mom was alert for the whole almost 6 hour drive. She is fixated on “tin roofs” on houses and redbugs (chiggars) when we drive through wooded areas. She’s had these fixations for about 2 months and talks about this at length, over and over and almost verbatim. I find it interesting. Deja vu, all over again!
It is great to be with my children and my grands. Mom has been very alert and talkative. Sunday was an interesting day. The kids went out for a hike to Turtle Falls. Mom and I stayed at the house. Mom was tired and complained about feeling funny. Her BP and pulse were all over the place. BP 161/79 with pulse of 57 to 88/62 with pulse of 145. She’s still wearing the heart monitor. The doctor thinks it may be A-Fib but it could be as simple as not eating enough to support her body functions. At this stage if it’s A-Fib why would one agree to implant a pacemaker? Feeding tube? What is wrong with letting nature take its course? NOTHING!
This brings us to today, Monday in the mountains. Temperature of 65 and beautiful sitting in the rockers on the porch. Mom got up, took her sink bath (she’s afraid of the shower and tub), dressed and she’s had her yogurt. She’s been asleep on the sofa ever since she had her breakfast. All this socialization has simply worn her out.
We go back home on Wednesday and I get to see her doctor on Thursday, without her. We have to sign some “end of life” directives. I don’t know how long we will have my mom but I do know she is and will be well loved.
More later.
Gallivanting with Sandi 
Glad things have go e as well as it has. Great for the grands and great grands to be able to spend time with her. I know you treasure every moment. Lots of love hugs and prayers. We are here for you for anything you need. Love you all.
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