Well, this Thanksgiving is presenting me with many challenges ... how much can mom actually do? Since mom insists she is still super woman, it's hard to figure out what her limits really are. Though she only uses her oxygen once or twice a day, her cardiologist is very concerned becuz she still only shows 15% heart function ... I'm amazed she can even walk ... but she seems to be doing relatively well. Fortunately, she is not insisting that she cook Thanksgiving dinner this year, so my older sister has volunteered to have all of us at her place for the feast this year.
Now, all I have to worry about is fitting mom, my younger sister, all of mom's oxygen gear, mom's wheelchair, mom's walker, our three suitcases, and me into my little car ... this should be interesting. And, once the big day arrives, I am hoping I won't go overboard on eating ... but hey, if I do, I guess that's what that day is all about, eh?
Happy Thanksgiving to all ... just in case I don't get a chance to write here again before then!
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Good luck handling all the equipment and logistical details for Thanksgiving! I admire your mom's fighting spirit.
Not long ago, I wrote a posting about my mom's last Thanksgiving that may surprise you. Mom never was on oxygen, but she did suffer from fairly advanced dementia. No one ever said she had Alzheimer's, but it was something like that.
Thanks for sharing your story. I will always treasure the times I have with mom these days ... nothing can ever take these memories from us.
Good news, Linda!
Happy Turkey Day to you and your family!
Mac
Thanks, Mac ... Same to you!!
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