Today was paperwork day. I needed to get some legal documents taken care of with respect to Mom and Dad, and I needed to work with Mom to get her application for Social Security benefits submitted. Not too terrible a task, you might think.
And I suppose it wasn't too bad. The legal paperwork was helped along by our good friend Hal. It went very smooth and now that it is done, it is a load off our minds.
The second big project, Social Security, was all handled online. The application wasn't terribly complex and the process to get it submitted was very easy. The only thing I have left to do for Mom is to get some copies of things to the local SSA office.
Dad and I worked some in the kitchen today also, to try and get things a little bit organized. Now, my folks are pack rats. No question about it. So going into the freezer to explore, I have to confess made me a little nervous. I wasn't sure exactly what we would find in there. But it was all mostly harmless. I took a couple of bags of things home to our freezer to store for them, and it helped make room for the leftovers and other items that are going to get used.
Beth bought some of those Gladware containers for Mom and Dad, and those are going to make a huge difference in my Dad's ability to manage the kitchen. It's amazing how something as simple and convenient as those containers can help.
Mom was doing really well today. She helped me with the forms and answered all my questions, even the ones that made her think a little bit. That was a good sign. She's still tired/fatigued and napping a lot. The napping isn't a problem, in fact it's a good thing. If you're tired, take a nap. She likes that.
This weekend should be relatively easy. Mom can work on her PT as much as she feels up to it, and on Monday, we'll start the chemo. She's hoping that the anticipation of what is to come is worse than the actual experience. I think we all are.
Thanks to Gay Berryman and the people at ESC Region XI for continuing the dinner rotation. It really does help Mom and Dad and we appreciate it so much.
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Hey, Norma,
ReplyDeleteSounds like Mike and Beth are getting you organized. My girls have been doing that around here--when I can't find something I just say, I guess my girls gave it away! Makes a good excuse for forgetting where I put things!
Hope your weekend is restful. Know that I am thinking of you daily and sending good thoughts your way.
Nancy(L)
Norma,
ReplyDeleteWe missed you at the ESC holiday luncheon yesterday. You would have been proud of your little Ed Tech group. Tammy led a "Red-neck Christmas Tree Decorating contest" as our contribution to the "entertainment." I think some photos of Randy in a blindfold and us in our plaid flannel shirts and reindeer antlers may surface after the holidays. We'll send them your way! Mr. Ownby asked everyone to keep you in their prayers during the holidays -- and we all will. I am off to College Station today to visit with my dad for his 89th birthday. And I'm really looking forward to seeing you when I drop off a meal on Sunday, Dec. 27th, if you're not napping ;-) Much love, Karin
Norma, James and Family,
ReplyDeleteSuzan and I will be praying for you Monday. We are glad to hear that Norma is resting (napping)
often and although fatigued by some of the demands of the day her attitude remains positive.
Blessings
Doug and Suzan