Spending time with Mom

I am here at Mom and Dad's house so that Mom can have someone around to help her while Dad is at work.

Mom was released from the hospital around 1pm on Friday but I did not get here until about 6pm. Fortunately, even though Dad had to sleep so he could work the night shift, my sister was able to come over and stay with Mom until I got here.

I would have been here sooner but apparently the cats dislodge one of the phone cords at the house and anyone calling just got a busy signal. I had laid down to take a nap since I did not know exactly when I would have to be helping Mom (they did not let her know when she was being discharged until shortly before it happened). When I got up and checked my cell phone (it does not always get a signal at the house) I found that I had 5 missed calls and 3 voice mails. I knew that meant that for some reason nobody could get through on the house phone (my friends and family all know that my cell does not get good reception and to call the house phone first).

I called my sister and let her know that I got the voice mail and would be in as soon as possible. I fixed the house phone cords, packed some clothes so I could stay at Mom and Dad's, put the dogs away and headed in to stay with Mom.

Mom is not doing too bad all things considered. She is in a lot of pain since it was back surgery and has a hard time getting up and down out of a chair or off of the bed, but she can walk around and will slowly get better and better.

I will have to leave for a little while tomorrow to go down to my Union hall to vote for new officers, but Dad will be able to help her if need be because he does not go right to bed after he gets off of work.

Well I best get some rest myself or I will not be able to stay awake to help Mom tomorrow.