Mom wants to start radiation right away because she feels it lessens her pain. They will be working her up for the new radiation areas today.
I'm seeing a deterioration almost daily in her memory, motor skills and overall health. I now have to really watch her with her medications, otherwise she does not take them, or takes them too often. I'm trying to convince her to move in with me. She adamantly refuses, so trying to allow her to keep her independence yet keeping her safe are a constant battle.
Yesterday she drove to church (against my previous warnings not to drive) & arrived 45 minutes early, very confused & agitated. Luckily I happened to be in the lobby & saw her approaching. Long story short, I have taken her car keys away from her. Fortunately, she doesn't care to drive too much, but it is still stripping her of a bit of her independence...
Please keep us all in your prayers. I can't imagine what's going on in her mind when she's alone. (however, I am surprisingly thankful for the "dementia-ish" symptoms she's having, because I think comprehending all of this would have the potential to be entirely too overwhelming.) Pray that I can continue to balance her health, my (new) job & my own health issues without going stark raving mad!
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Anita,
Just saw the update on your mom. I am praying and I know this time must be difficult for you. I pray that the LORD would give you peace and strength that you will need.
Just said a prayer right now. Oh Father you know Anita and you know her heart. You love her and are right there beside her as she goes through this journey. Father surround her with people who love her and just thank you Father for your faithfulness to us. We love you.
Hey there, thanks for "stopping by: Yes I found out about CFHusband from your email. Amazing story. My mom is always asking me about them. And I can't say enough about our Missions team in that 140 degree heat,,,,I came so close in trading you for an a/c :) Blessings
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