One of Judy's traditions was to watch her first Christmas movie on Halloween night. I cued up a Christmas movie for Mom to watch while I went to visit a good friend. I came back 90 minutes later to find out Mom watched a pop up screen for the entire time. Oops. I should have made sure the movie was rolling before I left.
Now, I have Mom all tucked into bed for the night. I made sure she took her night time pills rather than her morning pills. I have found she has a much better sleep that way.
Mom thinks she would like to go back home on Thursday or Friday. She likes the accommodations here, but I think she is missing the friendly confines of her apartment in Tisdale. Of course, the push factor may be my meal selections. I asked Mom last week, "Would you like a chicken, tuna, or salmon salad sandwich?"
Her reply was, "Is there a Subway near here?" I was crushed. Actually, the meal selections have been stellar. Mom really is easy to please. I have been able to come and go as I please as long as I am home for meal times, tea time, and beddy bye. Mom has poured over all the Kelvington area history books and has watched some of her favourite TV shows. Unfortunately, I don't have The Lawrence Welk Show in my theme packages, and Mom assures me I am really missing out on something grand.
Seriously though, Mom is doing very well. She hasn't taken a pill for pain since she left the hospital 11 days ago. She should be able to manage being in her apartment with the help of Home Care and the catering service at her senior's high rise.
On the grieving front, I have mostly good days, but a few bad days creep in. I am sure the long awaited sunshine will improve the mental health of everyone in Saskatchewan.
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