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missdianeA picture texted to me by my sister yesterday.
It was the parents 61st anniversary so it was nice that Dad could spend yet another day hanging out with Mom. I sent a pretty box of forever roses that don't need watered (that arrived after the picture was taken)It doesn't look like she has all that much of a view since the area is being used for storage but Dad did wheel her around the place on Wednesday and the staff took her for another small tour yesterday. It's going to be a long road to any mobility in rehab but Dad is really hoping that we can find a way to get both of them space to live in the facility once rehab is done (or at least until it's done insurance-wise). He really likes it there and Mom's warming up to it. She hasn't been able to go play bingo with the other residents yet but I'm hoping she can next week. On Sunday there's also an ice cream social since it's grandparents day and she's looking forward to it which is nice. I know she's mostly wanting the sweets but I'm fine with bait being used to get her to start socializing more.
Dad had me pause his Meals on Wheels since for one, they gave him a TON of extra so his fridge and freezer are full and two, he's hoping he can arrange for sis and/or her husband to be able to drop him off in the morning and pick him up later in the day. But I told him we're going to have to find a way for him to pack a lunch or bring snacks. He's way too skinny and there's no place to buy food there. Mom's been sharing her meals since she doesn't eat much but that's not a solution for either of them. So I'll have to be a nag on that and probably send some healthy non-perishable snacks for him to bring with him.
Haven't heard diddly squat from the brother since the first day he arrived in Ohio (he was only there two days). I'll have to message my niece on the downlow and see if he's being a fuss about things. The sister and I have both sent texts and information about how to get hold of the parents (which he's used) and how they're doing but he doesn't answer us so it's his turn to grow the hell up and communicate like an adult. I'm not worrying about him whatsoever, though. I'm just glad that the sister is being startlingly reasonable right now and can keep going with the permanent arrangements for the parents. We both know it's necessary, as does Dad and Mom's slowly coming around too.
It was the parents 61st anniversary so it was nice that Dad could spend yet another day hanging out with Mom. I sent a pretty box of forever roses that don't need watered (that arrived after the picture was taken)It doesn't look like she has all that much of a view since the area is being used for storage but Dad did wheel her around the place on Wednesday and the staff took her for another small tour yesterday. It's going to be a long road to any mobility in rehab but Dad is really hoping that we can find a way to get both of them space to live in the facility once rehab is done (or at least until it's done insurance-wise). He really likes it there and Mom's warming up to it. She hasn't been able to go play bingo with the other residents yet but I'm hoping she can next week. On Sunday there's also an ice cream social since it's grandparents day and she's looking forward to it which is nice. I know she's mostly wanting the sweets but I'm fine with bait being used to get her to start socializing more.
Dad had me pause his Meals on Wheels since for one, they gave him a TON of extra so his fridge and freezer are full and two, he's hoping he can arrange for sis and/or her husband to be able to drop him off in the morning and pick him up later in the day. But I told him we're going to have to find a way for him to pack a lunch or bring snacks. He's way too skinny and there's no place to buy food there. Mom's been sharing her meals since she doesn't eat much but that's not a solution for either of them. So I'll have to be a nag on that and probably send some healthy non-perishable snacks for him to bring with him.
Haven't heard diddly squat from the brother since the first day he arrived in Ohio (he was only there two days). I'll have to message my niece on the downlow and see if he's being a fuss about things. The sister and I have both sent texts and information about how to get hold of the parents (which he's used) and how they're doing but he doesn't answer us so it's his turn to grow the hell up and communicate like an adult. I'm not worrying about him whatsoever, though. I'm just glad that the sister is being startlingly reasonable right now and can keep going with the permanent arrangements for the parents. We both know it's necessary, as does Dad and Mom's slowly coming around too.
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Date: 2023-09-09 02:10 pm (UTC)As a friend of mine on LJ used to say, hugs you muchly.
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Date: 2023-09-09 02:23 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2023-09-09 02:37 pm (UTC)I love that your father is being positive about the changes and slowly bringing her around to it. Fingers crossed they can get him into the facility too.
Can see your concern about his diet and weight - he's pretty thin. But still what a nice, loving picture for their 61st!
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Date: 2023-09-09 09:57 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2023-09-09 10:00 pm (UTC)I was slightly irritated at the place that we were hoping to get Dad in since they got our hopes up that Mom would be rehabbing there and then we found out not. But then a day later, they made a Facebook post with giant balloons celebrating 100% occupancy. Uh...so you already knew? Pfft.
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Date: 2023-09-09 10:04 pm (UTC)I called Dad in the morning and he had breakfast but then didn't prepare a lunch so Sis had prepared a good snack of trail mix for him. Guess the both of us will be nagging lol
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Date: 2023-09-10 12:54 pm (UTC)