Friday June 6th - Yesterday was a big day for Carm - he decided to go to the rally in Kingston so armed with a to do list that I threw together by gleaning old lists, he spent the last few days preparing to leave with little help from me. I was glad that I had done so much last week and not procrastinated on things so there wasn't as much to do as there could have been.
Kirsten came to spend the night here Wednesday night so that I'd be home for his departure to look over his shoulder as he got the trailer ready for the road and hitched up. I had a little cry when he pulled out of the laneway - I was so freaking worried - I’m pretty emotionally fragile these last few days - probably the lack of sleep catching up on me. Finally in the early afternoon I got a message that he'd arrived safely which of course made me cry with relief! Okay, I'm tearing now! But I should have had more confidence in him as he made the trip without issue and got himself all set up with no outside help - he even managed to get the satellite working, which is the most frustrating part!
I got back here around 1 yesterday after dropping food and half my closet at Mom and Dad's - I'm ready to spend a few days there… we are hoping that she gets to go home today, but I think they have to evaluate getting her up some stairs first. They'll come by around 11 to see how she does. That's the only obstacle to overcome when she gets home. We can manage everything else.
Yesterday she started eating a bit which has given her a tiny bit more energy. I've been channeling Carm's Italian mother: Eat eat! Mange mange! And I'm a bit bossy too 😉 She takes it in stride! She probably remembers from a few years ago how bossy I am! But she finished ½ a yogurt, 2 puddings, an apple juice, and half a cup of a pudding type thing called ‘magic cup’. That's more than she's eaten since Saturday - a good sign!
I never thought I would see the day, but I'm pretty sick of Tim Hortons breakfast sandwich! Yesterday I brought yogurt with fruit again as well as some cut up veggies to have for lunch today. Oh, and I made popcorn and several dates with chocolate and peanut butter - my favourite indulgence!
A few weeks ago I bought 2 pairs of jeans that are like track pants from liquidation (Costco returns) and have been living in them since Sunday - they are super comfortable, even for sleeping :-)
Pat is at home with the dogs and Grace which is a huge load off my back. Yay Pat!
5pm… we'll be here for another night. Mom's fever has come back a little bit so out of an abundance of caution (the doctors words!) they want to keep an eye on her overnight. Maybe tomorrow. In the meantime my nephew Erik has been conscripted to help get her up the stairs to her room when she does get home. She's incredibly weak so might need a fireman's carry! Ha ha, just joking, kind of.
I'm sure tonight I will get a better sleep as I'm pretty exhausted. I don't think being home would help anything though so I might as well stay here. It looks like they will let us keep the private room for another night with its awesome recliner chair - I think I'd cry if I had to sleep in a regular chair at this point!
Awesome!
“Carm getting there safely”
“Mom eating a bit more”
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