Well, I am in the Calgary airport waiting for my flight to Toronto to visit my mother, and hopefully, leave with her car for my cross-Canada trip with Ellie.
I was in to see Jerry, my G.P. last week to renew some prescriptions and we were talking about this “field trip”. He is about my age and he and his siblings had the same problem with their mother. She did finally accept the decision that she wasn’t able to drive but she too was not happy.
I think I will try to get Mom in to see her family doctor while I am visiting. When I had called the hospital earlier this month to alert them to the fact that she did not believe her license had been rescinded, the nurse said they would send a copy of the letter to the family doctor so maybe if Mom hears it from her G.P., maybe she will believe. The other thing I am hoping is that the letter from Motor Vehicles arrives while I am there – that way she won’t be able to deny it as easily.
I was also talking to Jerry about Steve’s lack of appetite and the fact that he is losing weight – which makes sense as he is not eating. I also told him that I think Steve is depressed. His comment was that it is not surprising considering his view of his health and medicine has been proven wrong. I hadn’t thought about it that way but it does make sense to me. Uncle Billy-Bob's Mountain Men Medicine Blog might not be right - surely you jest!
On a happier note, James is going gung-ho on Dave’s housepainting. Dave was telling Melissa that they are amazed each day when they come home and see how far he has progressed. Dave also told Mel that James is a bit anal about getting it right – this suits Dave perfectly because it means his house will be well done rather than a half-hearted job. The downstairs is almost finished and James is planning to do the wall up the stairwell – this will be a “feature wall” so a different colour than the main colour. I am looking forward to seeing it all done by the time I get home in 2 weeks.
I decided to bring all of the receipts and bank statements that need to be reconciled, with me. With Mom having several naps a day, I am planning to go swimming each day (planning – whether it happens or not remains to be seen) and then get my bookkeeping up to date – the last few months have been a real gong-show and I just haven’t had the energy to even start – this will be my opportunity to get caught up. I bought a cute little receipt scanner that I am hoping to put to good use.
Well, my internet access for the next 2 weeks is going to be questionable – it depends on which of Mom’s neighbours have unsecured access but at least I can keep my thoughts up to date.
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