Wed. 6/22/05
I am at work on my lunch hour, so not much time to write. The last few nights I've just been too tired to write anything.
Mother is doing better - she asked me today to bring her some face cream and makeup to the hospital. When she insists on lipstick I'll know we're back in business. She's still somewhat goofy from the pain meds, however.
I talked to Bruce about an hour ago and they were waiting for the doctor. We are thinking of calling in a lung specialist because Mom's pneumonia cough is still happening, and it's been about 7 weeks now since it started. They dosed her with antibiotics and breathing treatments at the hospital, but I don't see that it helped much. The cough is a deep rattle, unnerving to hear.
My babysitters for next week had to cancel out so I've been scrambling to find childcare for Alesia. I found a lady who is highly recommended by a friend, and I think she's going to do a great job. She is young and energetic, and likes kids. She is going to take Alesia on some excursions, too, so that will be good.
Work is very stressful right now. I am being pushed to do a lot more, and the timing is very bad for me. They are letting me take off when I need to, however. I just put out fires all day. Tiring.
I am continuing to be tired [mentally and emotionally more than physically]. I just have to will myself to get up and keep pushing every day. Bruce being here helps me a lot, but he has to go back soon and he's using up all his vacation.
One good thing about this crisis - I feel the caring of a lot of folks. My true, loyal friends have lined up to help, really been there for me when I needed them. I have reconnected with one of my cousins who had been distant, and my brother has erconnected with me and started developing a close bond with Alesia. So there have been good things to come out of this nightmare.
More later.
