2cat_lady
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Well, I got the inevitable phone call yesterday. My mother had broken her hip a few weeks ago and went through surgery. She wasn't responding well, but after a few days and a change in medication, she finally opened her eyes. They transferred her back to the nursing home where they would feed her because she wasn't eating and you know how hospitals are. My sister told me she was doing better and that she told mom that I would be to see her soon so she had to get better. But, yesterday, my sister called to say that she wasn't doing better, she had stopped eating and they were making her comfortable. DH was out so I said I'd get back to her to tell her when I'd be coming (I had only 20 days until my flight). But, not even 15 minutes later, she called with the news that the nursing home had called and said that she had passed. She had dementia but would recognize my sister and my voice, but my sister doesn't think she had that even the last few days. Even my sister didn't make it.
So, now you know what that all means. I've blocked the remaining rooms that haven't been reserved and DH will stay home. Thankfully, we are at a very slow time so he will have enough clean bedding to last him until I return. I was originally going to fly out on the 27th and come back November 15th but now I'll just fly out earlier and come back as planned. He will man the ship and hopefully what few guests I have will be happy with his bacon and egg breakfast and store bought baked goods. The fruit won't look pretty, but I'm sure he'll present it as best he can.
On top of all that, all my credit cards are misplaced. I know where I used them last and no one has charged anything on them. But now, I have to make a round of phone calls, cancel them, and have them replaced. Not what I needed right now. I will have one more good look over every space where they could possibly be and then I'll make those calls. Daughter #1 is supposed to leave on vacation next Friday but at this point, I don't know anything about services or arrangements. She really needs this break so I hope everything will fall into place. Mom made all her arrangements years ago when dad passed. Daughter #2 has a big case of the guilts. She hasn't seen her grandma in years--never made it her priority. I wish I had seen her one last time.
So, now you know what that all means. I've blocked the remaining rooms that haven't been reserved and DH will stay home. Thankfully, we are at a very slow time so he will have enough clean bedding to last him until I return. I was originally going to fly out on the 27th and come back November 15th but now I'll just fly out earlier and come back as planned. He will man the ship and hopefully what few guests I have will be happy with his bacon and egg breakfast and store bought baked goods. The fruit won't look pretty, but I'm sure he'll present it as best he can.
On top of all that, all my credit cards are misplaced. I know where I used them last and no one has charged anything on them. But now, I have to make a round of phone calls, cancel them, and have them replaced. Not what I needed right now. I will have one more good look over every space where they could possibly be and then I'll make those calls. Daughter #1 is supposed to leave on vacation next Friday but at this point, I don't know anything about services or arrangements. She really needs this break so I hope everything will fall into place. Mom made all her arrangements years ago when dad passed. Daughter #2 has a big case of the guilts. She hasn't seen her grandma in years--never made it her priority. I wish I had seen her one last time.