An update on my trials and tribulations

[Pam]

her memory loss is a bit of a blessing

I know very well what you mean when you say that. Although my Mom knows me most of the time when I visit (or at least a portion of the time while I am there) she doesn't get upset when I leave like she used to when she had her complete memory. The thing that matters most to me is that she is in no pain and is treated with respect. She says she is pain free (thank God) and I have come to know the caregivers there, and they are all very compassionate and loving.

It seems to me, and those of us here who know you, that you have gone the extra mile to check out this facility and the fact that you live so close will give you an advantage to be able to check in on her frequently.

Sallyanne I completely agree with Barbara's remarks. You are a good person and you have a good head on your shoulders and lots of smarts. There is something out there for you I just know it.

In the meantime just rest in knowing that you have finally taken the steps to a better life - steps that have worried and scared you for so long. I love your comments in point #2. Soon someone else will be dealing with the nutcases! Please do keep us updated as to how your mom adjusts to the move this week.

((((hugs))))

[sasvermont]

I am moving my Mom to the assisted living place at 1PM this Thursday. Then the dismantling of her apartment begins. It seems as though I just finished putting it all together for her. Oh well.

Five more weeks here at the job. Things are ok. They are struggling with the change, but hey, I don't give a (*&^ anymore and find it rather humorous. I will begin looking for a new livelyhood soon. I am planning a minor vacation between jobs.

Life goes on....just not as smoothly as I had hoped. I am fine though.

Peace.

SAS and her campers

[Randi]

Sallyanne, I'm glad to hear you managed to get that place for your mom, that's one problem solved. Hope the move goes smoothly!

A vacation in between jobs sounds like an excellent idea, and I bet you need it too! I'll keep my fingers crossed that you find the perfect job.

[ChrisH]

Sas, glad to hear your Mum got in, hope the move goes well.


Prayers & good thoughts continuing.

[Barbara]

Sallyanne- that is good to hear- even when it has been less than a year you put that lovely apartment for your mom together.
You know what I would recommend for a short vacation between jobs

[Felicia's Mom]

Glad you found an assisted living place for your mom.

[Freedom]

Oooh, a vacation! Some of my BEST vacations have been between jobs. You don't worry about that return to a desk piled high with a week's worth of stuff. Ha haa. And yes, I have taken several with no job lined up to return to at all.

Best wishes with the moving on Thursday.

[NoahsMommy]

Sweet SAS,

I'm sp sorry I didn't see this thread until this afternoon. I wish I'd seen it and had been able to offer my support sooner. You've been such an amazing friend to me, I'd so love to return the favor.

I'm sorry about all the emotions you're going through with your mom. Even if your mom was sweeter than sweet, it would still be so hard. You know its the best place for her, but having to move anyone is hard, moving someone to a care home is harder. It sounds so wonderful though! She'll love the resident kitty...they'll find it missing and end up finding your mom and kitty in bed together cuddling or sitting out in the sun together. Just watch... And getting to have all the fun of dogs, but not the hard part like picking up after them, maintence and financial responsibilities - sounds like the perfect dawg to me!! And she'll get to visit with TWO of them. Wait, this place, its peaceful and quiet and in Vermont? Hmmmm.....they have another place left you say? Maybe they'll take ME! Then you can come visit me and your mom!

All joking aside, it DOES sound like a really nice place. The good thing about the short-term memory loss is that she wont remember the shock for very long. I'll be praying it all goes smoothly...I'm sure it will. We'll have all our prayers and good thoughts coming your way, it just has to go well. I'm sure that when its all overwith, you'll feel as though a weight has been lifted. This is a lot for one person to have to organize and deal with.

If there is anything I can do, please let me know.

I wish you lots of luck in finding your next job...I think its great that you've realized what you are doing isn't what you need or want to be doing - and you have the courage to change that. I just know the next place you work will be so happy to have you, and they'll be LUCKY!

So, a mini-vacation, huh? Anywhere tropical?? Somewhere local?? I can't wait to hear...you so deserve it, SAS.

Hugs,
Kelly & Kitties xoxoxoxo

[lizbud]

Life goes on....just not as smoothly as I had hoped. I am fine though.

Peace.

SAS and her campers

You are doing a whole lot. This all can be physically & emotionaly
demanding, so give youtself credit for that. I's good to know things
are starting to fall into place for you.

[Pam]

One situation almost rectified and one in progress. Sallyanne I know you will come through this asking yourself why you didn't do it sooner.

Peace to you my friend and thank you for the update. I hope your mini vacation will help to recharge your batteries. Thanks for letting us know how you are doing.

[Rachel]

This obviously is the first piece that is falling into place. The others are due to follow in an orderly fashion. Thanks for keeping us up on the situation. We really do care.

[Catty1]

*hugs*

You are taking care of yourself...I have a feeling things will fall together wonderfully for you and your mom too.

[sasvermont]

Hi kids,

I took my Mom to the assisted living place just yesterday. It all ran smoothly and I was asked not to return for a week, to give her time to settle in. I feel so guility, just leaving her, but there is a plus side to having such freedom to come and go now.

My employers have hired someone to replace me. I cannot wait to give up the crown. I hope they give me a break and have me over lap only two the first two weeks of February and pay me to leave for the last two. I think they want to see this over with too. It isn't good for office morale to keep me (the new smiling me) around the place. Things are falling apart before me, job wise. They are at each other's throats. One partner called two nights ago (before they officially hired the new person) and said that one of the attorneys promised to behave himself and increase his medication, if I would stay. When asked the following day about why I didn't return the message, I said that it was "funny, and made me laugh" and I didn't need to return the call. My mind was made up!".....

I have been lucky and rented my Mom's apartment 4.1.08! I have sold and given away lots of the furniture....and have about a day's worth of work to clean out the small items and organize what is left, for sorting out, this spring when it is warmer out.

So things are running on schedule. Gosh. I feel sooooo much better. I still have to land a job, but having lots of these things just about behind me, I feel as though I have lost tons of weight! Weight off the shoulders!

Here's to progress!

Thanks for listening.

Sas and her campers