Limbo

This last week I have very much felt "in limbo" as it were regarding reality. My father was in the hospital again for his alzheimers. The home staff kept thinking he had an infection but turned out it was severe dehydration. He is back at the home now & quite responsive. He recognized my sister who is visiting. That, of course, makes me sigh with contentment. Sharon is bi-polar, anxiety ridden, and prone to heavy depression. The mere fact she made the trip is miraculous. Her husband, Tim, made the journey with her. Tim is a brittle diabetic who is constantly sick. Between the two of them it is a wonder life goes on. They are examples of the phrase "there but for the grace of God go I". Seriously.

I have discovered, yet again, what an incredible group of friends I have. My family aint too shabby neither. :)

So begins the end of my father's life. He will have short spurts of responsive behavior combined with more hospital visits. Hospice services should be around the corner...

Survival

Well I survived jury week w/o having to ever step foot in the Courtroom. As far as my projects go...well the "best laid plans" as Steinbeck would say...Let's hope this next week goes better.

Went to another WW meeting this afternoon & found out I was up 1.something...it's ok though. There was a walking challenge and I need to take it. I once walked 9 miles for charity so I know I can do it again. The challenge is to walk a 5k in June.

My mother called me 2 days in a row re my father being in the home. Yesterday she was a bit down because he was not very responsive...today she called, very happy, to say he was responsive & using his walker she rented for him. He also said he was glad she was there...SIGH... :). It was good to hear that!

Off we go...

Coming Up For Air

Spending the last couple of months being ill in one way or another can make life quite stale. I've decided to come up for air. I am on for potential jury duty this week but am hoping I can have the week to finish my projects at home before a job offer comes. Providing a job offer does come. I had to try to reschedule 2 of them last week due to the respiratory flu. No response from either company after vms & email requests...How Rude!! I guess I am not wanting to work for those people! Well off to update the resume again & get ready to apply for more opportunities. Also must prepare for an audition coming up...more later...