I’m always happy when I arrive to find mom in the dining room. She waved to me when I looked in the window while I waited to be let in. Heather opened the door and I asked if she’s sick of taking temps. She said yes. I went and sat down next to mom. She was sitting with the same lady that she usually sits with. I’ve never known this lady to talk. I think her name is Ruth, and mom thinks they went to high school together. Mom said now I’m happy because you are here. I noticed right away that although mom had a cardigan sweater on, she was only wearing her black camisole bra under it. Mom was always self-conscious about being covered up. She was also self-conscious about her teeth, but she doesn’t wear her dentures anymore, so it seems she’s not aware. Anyway, I told her I brought her keyboard, imac, and mouse; and tomorrow will bring the monitor. This was Kenny’s suggestion - we can logon for her and read her email to her and/or look at other things for her.
Daniel was there so I asked about the internet, he will help me hook it up tomorrow. Mom told me she wanted me to read the card she got with flowers so I said ok, I’d be right back. I brought the computer stuff to her room, and did not see flowers. I picked out a green shirt for her to wear. I noticed her message light flashing, so I checked it and it was Ray. So I grabbed the phone for her to talk with him and headed back to the dining room. I told her I had a shirt for her to wear, and helped her take off her sweater, got the shirt on, then she was covered up. I called Ray for her and she chatted with him for a few minutes. He told her he will be visiting her this summer.
Mom said she wanted me to see a photo of myself, Mark, and Molly that was in her room. So I asked her if she’d like to show me. She said yes. We went to her room. She opened one of her scrapbooks, and I told her I was hanging up her clothes while she looked. She is still going through her clothes and leaving them on her loveseat. Anyway, she showed me the picture. It is a sweet one of Kenny, Mark, Ray and me. She said she wants it in a frame and hang on her door, so I took a picture of it - it’s today’s pic.
We went back to the dining room. Daniel was there again, and I told him that I may be wrong, but I feel I can smell urine in moms room. It’s around her bed and especially on one side where her shelf is. I wondered if it’s her mattress. I asked if it could be her depends. I also told him that maybe I’m overreacting.
He told me not to worry - he will be sure they check everything thoroughly. And he will let me know.
Mom’s lunch was coming and I told her it was time for me to go. Gave her a kiss and and I love you and she waved to me as I left.
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