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What's outside of your picture window today?
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@loribmt Hey there. Lori! You've been put through the wringer this week too, kid! I'm so sorry you had such a difficult time - - AND got cheated out of a nice dinner with your honey. I sure hope you've rallied somewhat now and are getting back to your old (wonderful, caring) self.
I'm.a fair bit better now. Have had multi interviews with teams of doctors about what to do with this complex person that is me. It seems I have to transition from a residence of Assisted Living to Long Term Care. I must admit I've cried buckets over that - having to leave my friends at my present Assisted Living place, plus the huge upheaval of the move. They may keep me in the hospital until such time as a room opens up at a long term care place in town. My present residence is unable to adhere to my many IBS, OLP, and now HeartSmart dietary restrictions whereas a long term care home would. I've been so sick for so long from eating the totally inappropriate foods offered at my present place. It's great food, IF you're healthy!
At any rate, life goes on
A new adventure to look forward to! My sons will help with the monumental job of paring my stuff down from a full apartment to a single room. I've already made a list of what I can bring to my new home. I'll be just fine. Don't you worry. Just get yourself strong and healthy again, Lori dear.
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Hey Laurie!! I’m baaaack. Thank you for your concern but truly, i’m just fine. I got whiney…which isn’t like me but dang it. I hadn’t felt that nasty in 2 years! I also had another round of my childhood/teen/adult vaccinations yesterday. My upper arms look like I have half soft-balls stuck under my sleeves!! 😂 And yes, I was most bummed about not being able to get out to eat dinner. The weather was gorgeous, we could have sat outside and had a lovely time.
Oh dear, welp, life just keeps tossing you one exciting challenge after another, doesn’t it? Now you’re having to leave your friends, your familiar surroundings and also having to reduce your belongings down to cherished pieces. That’s so traumatic on many levels, Laurie. You have my sincerest empathy. Changes aren’t easy and this one is significant.
However, I remember when my mom went through similar swapping of digs…it turned out to be a godsend! Independent as all get out, she fought that move with every fiber of her being. But once settled into a rhythm, she rallied with the appropriate foods, dedicated care and met a lot of new friends and actually participated more in group activities. Her room was so pretty, filled with all the things she loved and I don’t believe she missed much of anything that had been tucked away in boxes anyway. If she did mention something, I’d bring it and find a spot. Knowing you and your resilience I expect similar from you! Yes, life goes on and we all face these new chapters. Sue posted a wonderful message about her mom the other day and the Chapters in her life.
This book of life we are writing as we go along is filled with so many passages, pages and chapters, Some we want to leave behind, others we want to read again…and we’re always writing a new page daily. Sharpen your pencils, my dear…you have a lot of writing left to do! I sure hope you have a great view in your new place!!! Bring some art for the walls!
And of course, we’re all moving in right along with you. ☺️
I have to show you…my outside toad is getting a new house today! I bought this for him.