Squished Feeling Eased

For a short week, it was a long week.  

Mom has been slow to rebound from being on so many medicines.  I suspect her body is still trying to adjust to not having them.  But every day she sounds a little stronger, and she is determined not to go back on any meds she doesn't need.  The doctor was pleased with her progress when we say him on Wednesday.  Her appetite is still pretty slim, but she is trying to eat healthy foods every day.  Sometimes baby-steps are better than no steps at all.  

Dad is terribly down about life in general.  He isn't helping mom much at all, and although my brother being there is stressful for mom and dad, he is helping more than dad is.  I'm sure dad doesn't see it that way, though. My brother continues to have his own problems.  He spent Wednesday at the ER with kidney problems and then missed work, again, on Wednesday night.  That resulted in another suspension for missing his shift.  I suspect the next incident will get him fired.  I hope he can find another job.  I'm afraid if he loses this one, it will be the straw that breaks the camels back in a few situations.  

Overall, though, that squished feeling eased a bit.  It's a relief to see mom improving. Hopefully that motivate better interactions between dad and my brother.

We spent the fourth of July hiking and then enjoyed fireworks.  Friday we went on a short hike and then daughter was racing.  She had a bad night, though.  Car troubles prevented her from racing. 

Saturday we visited my father-in-law in the nursing home.  He seemed some better, and we walked the halls of the nursing home for about 45 minutes.  By then he was worn out, so we sat and talked to him for awhile longer before leaving.  We also visited my mother-in-law before we headed home.  She is doing very well, all things considered.  And when we got home, hubby and son put on our own personal fireworks show.  I would have enjoyed them much more if the mosquito's hadn't eaten me alive out there.  

Today has been a lazy day.  It was good not to have to go anywhere or do anything -- except laundry, of course.  Tomorrow the rat race starts again.  

It's hard to believe the year is half over already.

Hope everyone had a safe and Happy 4th of July!