Hi Everyone. Hope this finds you well today. It is a very warm day here in Plymouth, sun shining with some big puffy white clouds. We have had one heck of a good week in terms of weather. Saw a nice lightning show last night, but the storm never hit here.
I have to admit I'm off my game a little and do not have a much to pass on. I had dinner last night with some relatives I have not seen in a long time and I think I'm still processing the evening. I must admit I was pretty apprehensive going to the dinner. I am not sure what I expected or wanted. I have pretty much for many years tried to stay out of drama called family and have been pretty successful. When I was growing up there was lots of drama and chaos. For many years I stayed pretty much under the radar and out of the fracas. I know I don't want to be drawn into anything. I'm working on the "it is what it is" and "one thing at a time." Stay tuned you may hear more from me about what is rising within.
Mom had a very good week. She has been getting continued therapy and it seems to be helping. The other day she actually got up with her walker and took a stroll across the room almost completely standing straight. My dad saw it all happen and was so excited. He has not stopped talking about it. I think it shocked my mom because when she realized she had walked so far she wanted to sit down right away. Now she's talking about walking right on out of the place - she said she'll just keep going. Sometimes I feel like the reality police because my dad gets excited and talks about perhaps she can come home? I have to remind him that this is a progressive disease and that although she is in a good place right now we can not provide the care she needs. She is in a safe place with good care. It does not make life easy when I am the reality police, but that's the way it is.
I am going to leave it here today. As I said earlier, I feel a bit off - perhaps I need a mini break. I hope you have a good week. Take care. Chat soon. Marie
"In every conceivable manner, the family is link to our past, bridge to our future." Alex Haley
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