Mom & Me Four Archive

...the trip was successful beyond my wildest imaginings, Mom had a great time, so did I and both of us are pleasantly exhausted. Her light went off a few minutes ago at 0012. I will be following suit, shortly, when the first load of drying ends and I'm able to start the second load, with all other house lights, including my own. I want to post some reminders to myself, though, so I'll remember what I want to write about here:

• A startling conversation she had with the phlebotomist and why it was startling;
• Related to the above, "What is Black Lung?!?"
• Also related to the above, to report or not her former cigarette habit;
• No exenatide...lively debate, instead, in which I deferred to her PCP, with satisfaction;
• between 70 and 134;
• Better high than low, for Mom, anyway;
• "I can't think of anyone I'd rather be with."
  "I was just think the same thing, only I couldn't find the words."
• Mom's suggestion on further trips; including a road trip to Iowa (unlikely, but, still, her spirit is willing);
• Lab tests ordered and results being awaited, which should be mailed to me by the middle of next week;;
• Her PCP's concern, expressed again, about Mom not having a PCP in Prescott, and why he is concerned;
• The strategy that worked a bit better than marginally regarding, repetitions of, "Breathe through your nose, not your mouth."
• My discovery about Mom's abilities and inabilities regarding relaxation and anticipation;
• Mom's surprising evaluation on why it is better that we have cats instead of dogs;
• Her amazing energy level today;
• I'm ready to post on our care, as a society, of the elderly, now, as a result of some of today's incidents;
• Related to the immediately above, there's a time for independence and a time for family, featuring "Mr. Weidel" and others;
• Her PCP once again thanked me for "taking such good care of [my mother];
• My "cute" mother;
• "I hope my kids handle me like that when I'm her age."
• Doing the hootchy kootch in public;
• The big mistake I made in regard to deciding not to notify or visit friends on this trip and the last trip on August 30th;
• Dinner at 1520 and honoring my schedule and hers simultaneously;
• "Leisure World East" or "Palmas del Sol";
• "Does this city ever end?"
• Stats taken at the office, and commentary;
• The value of walkering practice.

    I think that's it. Serendipitously, I also just heard the dryer clicking off. Reminders unrelated to the above reminders:

• Update on carnival participation;
• Update on a series and a comment
• Medical Blog Network
• Woman at Walmart with Poise Bladder Control Pads

    Huge, satisfied sigh.
    Later.