One More Day

Dad will move tomorrow.  The social worker from Tuomey came over today and said they were prepared to take dad.  He will receive therapy for three hours today in short sessions.  Today and tonight he was suffering from mild dementia fading in and out of reality and making statements that did not make sense.  We hope he has not had a small stroke but there was no medical evidence that had taken place.  We are trying to remain optimistic but we know that a move is stressful and anything could happen.  We have our ups and downs and it is an emotional rollercoaster.

I am also dealing with the move of mom to Covenant Place.  She is having a hard time accepting the move but it is inevitable.  I have so much inner conflict when I have to be tough and tell her that it will happen and then I see her look at me as if I am being mean.  I know enough to be firm and then back off.  But, tomorrow, even though the paperwork is incomplete we will begin to plan moving some of the basic things for her to live there while I return to Florida to pick up Barbara and to tend to some medical appointments and business.  If mom is in Covenant there are lots of family members that can visit her and spend time with her.

One more day.  It is hard and I am stressed and tired.  I worry about dad and mom but more about dad.  I don't know what the future holds for him.