maryenne
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Post by maryenne on Nov 21, 2023 6:05:26 GMT -5
Good morning dear friends,
I got up at 4 this morning...just woke up and got up. Yesterday was hard, especially in the afternoon after I got the errands done. I slept a bit and moved the laundry basket from on top of the dryer to the bedroom, and then finally at 4 this morning folded the clothes and put them away. My yoga class is at 9:30 and I'm so conflicted. I know I need to go, but I feel like I will be very emotional and I just am not ready to be in the group yet, even though they mailed me a lovely card. DH suggested that I find an online yoga session for today and wait until next week for the in-person class. At least I will feel like I did my yoga. I think that's a good idea.
I'm tired of being so self-absorbed. I'm tired of me right now. I know you all have been there and will understand. Thank you for being my friends.
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Post by nashville11 on Nov 21, 2023 11:06:59 GMT -5
Good morning!
Maryenne, you are not self-absorbed. You are grieving, and it is a long, hard process. Everyone grieves in their own way and at their own pace. Everything you have described sounds perfectly normal and understandable to me. As for the yoga class, I think your DH made a very good suggestion. Do only as much as you feel able to do at any one time.
Esther, I am surprised the social worker at the NH is not willing to help with this process, but surely the NH does have someone to help. After all, they want to be paid and if his money runs out Medicaid is the only way for that to happen. Both my mom and my dad passed before their money ran out, but the NH here had told me that when it got very close they would help me apply for Medicaid. Good luck!
Lynn, I hope your DH's eyes are doing better now and that you are looking forward to Thanksgiving.
It's gloomy and light rain here. It rained all night. I do have to get out and go to the grocery store unfortunately, as I know it will be very crowded. Actually, I need to buy a lot, but I suspect that won't happen and I'll only get the essentials as I hate fighting the crowds. I can always go back after Thanksgiving to really restock the pantry. Wishing you all a good day!
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Post by mooselady12 on Nov 21, 2023 12:10:12 GMT -5
Good morning! Esther, I am also surprised that the social worker isn’t more involved in the Medicaid process, I would think he/she would work with you and the business office to ensure Don continues to be well-cared for. I went to the grocery store after an early dermatology appointment. Not crowded and all and people were in a good mood. The derm burned off a precancerous patch on my cheek. I also ordered a RI basket from a specialty shop to be sent to Texas in December. Went to the PO for stamps and the credit union for $. I’ll make an apple pie this afternoon. maryenne , DH made a good suggestion. You need the yoga, but not people. You are not self-absorbed as Joyce says, you are grieving and it is a lonely process even when shared. Hugs to you my friend. Joyce, running into people who were once part of the family can be hard. DD’s former husband is someone who I feel that way about. He is at some of the family functions because he loves his kids and grandkids. It is what it is. You are the better person for recognizing the part he plays in DD’S family’s life. DH’s eye is much improved. His pressure was normal yesterday and his vision was much better. He goes back Monday. Have a peaceful day dear friends. Lynn |
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Post by 1kflute on Nov 21, 2023 19:58:56 GMT -5
Hello friends
I went shopping today and the store wasn’t very crowded, but the prices were out of sight.
Maryenne
I went back to a class too soon after my mom died and ended up bursting into tears when they played music that she liked. I was just in a vulnerable state of mind. Your DH’ s suggestion sounds like a good one. Sending hugs!
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