Rammy's Ramblings

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[greybeard]

That is a bit ridiculous.

An hour an 1/2 late is not terribly bad..not good but not horrible either. Aggravating for sure.
I've read and had it explained in person why they always duplicate the same questions on separate floors or rooms and it does make sense.

 

[Baymule]

I hope this makes you mom feel better so she can get on with living. Treasure the time you have with them. It is a bit sobering when you look around and realize that you are the "old" generation.

 

[CntryBoy777]

Hoping things go well for your Mom and she can get relief from the procedure..........it can be tough tending to and caring for aging parents, but just remember their sacrifices for ya down thru the yrs.....they are appreciative of your assistance whether they vocalize it or not.....

 

[Rammy]

Hoping things go well for your Mom and she can get relief from the procedure..........it can be tough tending to and caring for aging parents, but just remember their sacrifices for ya down thru the yrs.....they are appreciative of your assistance whether they vocalize it or not.....

Thanks @CntryBoy777. They tell me all the time how much they appreciate helping them. Its what your suppose to do as far as Im concerned. I know my time is limited with them at some point. Dad has made it another year to this Christmas coming and honestly, I thought last year was it for him. I appreciate every day. What ticks me off, though, is Mom tries to pay me for helping sometimes. Like if I clean the house, or run errands for her. I dont do it for money. Cant say that for my other siblings.
The Dr. says this procedure will make her feel alot better. Her nausea is being caused from the blood not flowing thru the artery properly. Once thats opened up, he said she would notice it by that night. She has to stay over night even though its a same day procedure. I dont have to stay Friday night now after all as my brother and his new girlfriend are coming down. Just be nice to see Mom feeling better and able to eat. Right now she is down to 140 pounds. She has lost over 30. I just said thats one way to lose weight!
She is kind of happy she didnt throw out some clothes she couldnt wear anymore. Now she can keep them So I guess thats one plus!

 

[CntryBoy777]

Something to think about and consider.....I was in the same boat about the doing things for $$ or just because I wanted to....Mom explained it this way to me.....the $$ at their stage in life really has no meaning as long as their needs are met.....and it allows them to think that they are still self sufficient and aren't taken care of like a child is.....allows them to still have a bit of dignity. So, I wouldn't take the offered money very often, but did on occassion as difficult as it was to do so......my parents had a burning desire to be "needed" and I was never one to be "needy".....but, I had to play that role so they could feel needed and have a bit of dignity in their waning years......hope this may provide some insight for ya and can help ya understand just a bit better......

 

[B&B Happy goats]

Perfectly stated @CntryBoy777, my parents did the same thing, they insisted that they pay me....so i took the money, and got them the needed things that they wouldn't purchase for themselfs, a lift chair for my mom , a folding travel wheel chair, new bed sheets, pj's, lol it became a game.... not sure if they caught on because they never mentioned it....but mom would pinch a penny till it would bleed and give her change back...

 

[Senile_Texas_Aggie]

Now that LS knows about your friend and the planes, he might step up his game.

Yes, he may realize that a pretty young lady like yourself won't be available for long, so he will quickly change his mind!

On a more serious note, I am glad your mom will be able to get better after the surgery. My wife has lost both her parents (she was the youngest of 5 children), and I have lost my dad, though mom is still hanging in there. We really miss them, especially around the holidays. Enjoy your parents while you can, as you are showing to be doing exactly that. All of us here on BYH love you and want the best for you.

Senile Texas Aggie

 

[Rammy]

Perfectly stated @CntryBoy777, my parents did the same thing, they insisted that they pay me....so i took the money, and got them the needed things that they wouldn't purchase for themselfs, a lift chair for my mom , a folding travel wheel chair, new bed sheets, pj's, lol it became a game.... not sure if they caught on because they never mentioned it....but mom would pinch a penny till it would bleed and give her change back...

I always said my Dad could pinch a buffalo nickel until it mooed. Yeah, I know buffalo dont moo, but you get the point.

 

[Rammy]

Yes, he may realize that a pretty young lady like yourself won't be available for long, so he will quickly change his mind!
Senile Texas Aggie

LS has seen me in person. He knows I aint pretty.