We arrived in Deming about 1PM -Mountain Time. They have had a lot of rain in the past couple of weeks and we were concerned about parking at my parents place. I did not want to be stuck in the mud!
A gravel truck was able to get in and put down a nice layer of rock for us to park on. This is much nicer. In addition to keeping us out of the mud, we are also out of the goat head stickers :). Full hook up and gravel, it is all good.
My mom was glad to see us at first but then could not remember who we were for most of the afternoon. The "lights" went on again about 4:30 and she remembered us again. It is an emotional roller coaster. I have to remember just to let her be in her own world and time- wherever that is? I try to explain to her who I am and that just makes her frustrated.
Our primary goal here is to give her caregiver some much needed vacation time. We all discussed it yesterday and she will take off Dec 22-29. We will be here until at least Dec 30 -Mom's 84th birthday. We will try to get in a few good things to post about while we are in Deming. See you down the road....
It will be a bittersweet holiday for sure for you. Hang in there.
ReplyDeleteSo nice of you to give Mom's caregiver the time to take a vacation. Mom may be confused, but one thing is certain...she raised a caring daughter!!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to all of you!!
I know how hard it is to see your mom go through this, my mom suffered the same way the last several years of her life. All you can do is love her no matter what.
ReplyDeleteHer caregiver certainly needed a break, so nice you are there to help. There will be good days and bad days, make the most of the good ones.
My heart is heavy for you and your mom.
You are a very good daughter. Giving her caretaker time off, especially at this time of year, was very nice of you and Catherine. You are lucky to have each other to lean on when things get tough. Hang in there.
ReplyDeleteWe look forward to your visit in a couple months :)
It tough to watch a loved one go through something like this. You just need to remember that she can't help that she can't remember. Her world is full of confusion. My grandmother and Dawns father lived in a state of confusion too. We know it's not easy emotionally.
ReplyDeleteHang in there kid.
It's a helpless feeling to watch a loved one struggle. Hang in there. So happy that you can be with your mom for Christmas.
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