Zoaring With Glinda

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

CIA

My son and I have a code or two that we can text each other when a span of time goes by and one of us [mostly me] needs reassurance that everything is okay. One is CIA: simply stated it means 'Call In Alive'. No other details needed. Sometimes I get a word or two...'walking the dog' or 'at the beach'. So that is what I am doing now on my blog.

I am just not feeling like posting...Mom continues to alternate between 'reality' and 'where's Mare?' It has the ability to get annoying, but this is not her fault.

I am having knee problems where I know it is going to hurt when I stand up, and it takes my smile away. I have a dr. appt. on Fri.

I have been reading some of my cyber friend's entries, and lately I haven't left a comment on probably 4 out of 5. Nothing personal. I am tired, and climbing into bed wins.
This caretaker is in need of a caretaker!!

So, I've got to 'snap out of it' and that's my plan...very soon. TTFN [ta ta for now].

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posted by Mare at 7:12 PM

7 Comments:

  • so sorry to hear you've not been feeling well Mare. Try to get some fresh air anyway, since the weather's so good.

    By Blogger Christine, At July 6, 2011 at 8:39 PM  

  • you deserve a caretaker of the year or lifetime award. try to take care of you. You need a break...

    By Blogger Great Grandma Lin, At July 6, 2011 at 9:37 PM  

  • I hear you loud and clear on the annoying, but not her fault stuff. It is difficult and then there are times when I say to myself, "What if I am like this later in life, too?"

    lv

    By Anonymous Anonymous, At July 6, 2011 at 10:07 PM  

  • Mare..you have a full plate and after watching my friend who doesn't have health issues care for her Mom and how the cognitive things just broke her heart..I know you have your support system and if you don't feel like commenting, that's OK. I get into a funk myself and I don't have a Mom to take care of.. well mine resent helps so I can't do it..That and pain wears out the soul and it's hard to be cheerful.. warm healing hugs..

    By Blogger RamblingWoods2.com, At July 6, 2011 at 11:10 PM  

  • Oh, Mare, I agree with Lin. You deservea lifetime award. I know you have help with your mom. take advantage of it and get yourself awayfor a brief respite. Be good to yourself.

    By Blogger Linda Reeder, At July 7, 2011 at 1:09 AM  

  • We miss you but understand that you have a lot on your plate so we do understand! I thank you for checking in with us. You and yours are in my prayers!

    By Blogger Kay Dennison, At July 7, 2011 at 2:07 AM  

  • Mare, sometimes you have to just let yourself rest and let everything else go. They always tell you that caretakers are often most at risk for illness or injury or depression. It's a heavy load. You are my hero. I'm learning from you as my mother ages and has more difficulty with daily chores. Sending you lots of aloha from Hawaii.

    By Blogger Kay, At July 7, 2011 at 4:41 AM  

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