Update from the Nest

I've survived the first week without my daughter at home, but not without some sleepless nights.  I don't know if it's not knowing if she's home safely or just general worrying that is keeping me awake, but something sure is!  Luckily, daughter is good about texting me.  As soon as my current texting plan runs out, I plan to increase it.  It's not the same as having her here, or talking to her, but it's better than nothing!

She's still fighting headaches, and we have an MRI scheduled for this week.  I hope it finds nothing significant, and I've already started a list of things to check on following the MRI.  I just wish I could fix this for her, and make the headaches go away.  I hate feeling so helpless.

Son has been busy with soccer.  Three games last week.  Three games scheduled for this week, with the possibility of a fourth being added.  This year is our "away" year - we have more away games than home, and most of them are about an hour away.  It makes for late dinners and late nights home. Maybe that's contributing to my not sleeping.

The parental units are also on my mind.  Mom and Dad are doing alright, although Mom still seems to be having some respiratory problems.  Shoulder physical therapy has gone well and she will soon be released to work a few hours and see how it goes.  Dad has his problems with dizziness and possibly early signs of dementia.  He gets very upset when we tell him about his episodes of memory loss and other weird actions.  Understandable, but we are just looking out for him.

My father-in-law is also getting worse.  He is not thrilled with the three-wheeled bike but at least it gets him out of the house.  He also strongly dislikes his "babysitter" but she is a great help to my mother-in-law, just by virtue of her being there so my mother-in-law can escape for a couple of hours.  Mother-in-law did talk with Family Services and they are putting my father-in-law on the alzheimer's/nursing home wait list, but if a spot comes open she doesn't have to take it, and they will still keep him on the list.  They did recommend an adult day care program for at least one day a week, which would be good for his socialization skills.  I'm sure he won't like that any better than he likes his babysitter.

I'm also worrying about some extended family members and friends who are having some health issues.  I want them to know they are in my prayers.

Yes, I'm a worry-wart.  It's what I do best.