MOM in Nursing Rehab

I thought it was time to break up the great time all you guys were having. :blink: Due to my Mom having a fall with the brunt of it effecting her knee, she needs to be in a Rehab/Nursing Center. Well, she is a 90 yr old, very social, and I mean that in such a respectful way. My Mother has no predjudices of anyone or anything. She is nice to you and you be nice to her and there is world peace. God how simple. It has certainly worked for her through her years. Always taken people regardless of religion, nationality, race & oddities for what they were and as long as they held an equal respect and honor for each other there was peace.

Which segways into this conversation I had with my daughter tonight. It was quite surprising actually. She said I'm starting to see the similarities between us. :) She now a mother of 2 is doing reruns of our very relationship as she was a child growing up. It's a tough job being a parent. It was quite enlightening, we discussed the fundementals of character. Respect, Honesty, Honor, Faith & Believe. If I had not been taught this I would never had found my way back from wrong paths I've taken and she tonight said to me Thanks beause she is now instilling in her daughters the same. As long as I am here I will assist her. I think a few of us have gone off the beaten path but through maturity we managed to come back and be productive , thoughtful people. So are you bored yet? I have more...........PC

Brought MOM home today. Was supposed to happen Tuesday, delayed a day. Now a done deal. She was thrilled to have her cup o tea & biscuit. Very simple things can make us happy. :) PC

Taking the grandgirls to Greatgrandmas tomorrow, spiffup alittle, bad food out and a few fresh items in, she is coming home Tuesday. Doing very well now, she just amazes me. There is no puttin' this women down. Now my daughter & I definitely have more involvement but she has earned her dues. Good News. PC

Today is Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving. My only plans for tomorrow was going to the Nursing Home and spend a dinner with Mom. She calls me this AM and informs me she is all clear for the day. I can take her for the day. I had nothing planned, my daughter comes to the rescue, going to her house. Happy Thanksgiving to all. PC

Mike I know you were just a child when you left Scotland. I was 9 but my Mom is a walking, talking History Book. They lived the WAR, gas masks in the prams, tickets for food and clothing, Germans dropping bombs over Scotland to empty their load, after they beat up England. We today can recognize our veterans but have no idea about living a war. Our wars have changed. Too much electronics, broadcasting images, like watching a movie. The reality of war is gone. War in my opinion is between gentlemen that disagree, but those same gentlemen are not the ones fighting. Sorry for my rant. Love, PC

Lanny, very sorry to hear but we do have to live on. It's been 4 1/2 years since my husband died and it is still tough.,the first year is always the worst, because it is full of firsts. Birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, I can go on and on. Will always be there...the memory...but that is also good. My youngest grandaughter now 7 but only 2 when grandpa died, has no memory of him personally BUT my daughter has told her of grandpa being a railroader and every time she hears the horns blow she says to me" Grandpa Steve is here, listen to him". I listen. I now smile and no longer cry.

Regarding my MOM, I can't even tell you how much I admire this women. Her strength physically, emotionally, her self drive is awsume. Her life experiences are incredible. She was on Veterens Day honored with other elder Veterens, where she is currently at because of her participation in WW2. She told me she was embarrassed. She felt I only did a little. My MOM worked in ammuniztions, serving the war, she doesn't feel like she should recognized. I cried. Lanny, I am definitely paying attention to my MOM, it sucks , she'll be gone in few years, I know. BUT she will not be forgotten easily just like my Granny Mac her mother. And lets not forget me, my kids will have plenty to talk about. :woohoo:

---Enjoy your mom while you can. I lost my mom last April at age 91. She had been in declining health since Christmas so the family had plenty of time to spend with her and prepare for her passing. This Christmas she won't be there. A reality worth pondering. Lanny