Paperwork
Hi Friends,
I was fairly productive today, and it felt good to get some of the things done that I've been putting off for too long. Just ran a couple errands involving paperwork, got another thing done at home on the computer, and semi-organized all the papers that were piling up in the living room, so overall I accomplished a good amount. I still have a ton to go, but at least I made a small dent.
Unfortunately, that's what I spent most of my day doing, so I actually spent very little time visiting mom...Pam beat me there, and we hung out for about an hour and a half. I actually showed her some of the paperwork, and explained some of the things I was working on. She was very interested to know about it, and wanted to see it. She actually starting getting a little worried and stressed about money issues, worrying that she didn't have enough to pay for everything...I was impressed at her awareness of this...though not based in any specifics, she must have picked up on my stress and what small things I have said either to her or to someone else in her presence, and she was really concerned. And though I did try to allay her fears a bit, I also think it's good that she begin to re-orient to the normal, real-life issues like money management.
Another thing she saw on the paperwork was the guardianship Letters of Office which appoint me legal guardian, and on the letter it refers to her as "a disabled person." This really hit home for her, and she was quite distressed at this terminology. She said "But that's what I'm trying to not be anymore, disabled!" and was tearful. Pam and I tried to explain that this was a term used to encompass many things, that there is a huge negative stigma attached to it, and that though she may be referred to as disabled currently, it is not a definite, permanent label that she will necessarily always have. She felt better after our explanations, but I think she will still mull over it for a time.
Everyday I am impressed by her improving memory and what she retains from day to day...it's getting better all the time. I'm so proud of her, and am very encouraged by her continued progress. Please continue to pray and send loving, healing thoughts her way...I am confident that this helps her recovery to keep moving forward. Thank you all, and peace to you.
I was fairly productive today, and it felt good to get some of the things done that I've been putting off for too long. Just ran a couple errands involving paperwork, got another thing done at home on the computer, and semi-organized all the papers that were piling up in the living room, so overall I accomplished a good amount. I still have a ton to go, but at least I made a small dent.
Unfortunately, that's what I spent most of my day doing, so I actually spent very little time visiting mom...Pam beat me there, and we hung out for about an hour and a half. I actually showed her some of the paperwork, and explained some of the things I was working on. She was very interested to know about it, and wanted to see it. She actually starting getting a little worried and stressed about money issues, worrying that she didn't have enough to pay for everything...I was impressed at her awareness of this...though not based in any specifics, she must have picked up on my stress and what small things I have said either to her or to someone else in her presence, and she was really concerned. And though I did try to allay her fears a bit, I also think it's good that she begin to re-orient to the normal, real-life issues like money management.
Another thing she saw on the paperwork was the guardianship Letters of Office which appoint me legal guardian, and on the letter it refers to her as "a disabled person." This really hit home for her, and she was quite distressed at this terminology. She said "But that's what I'm trying to not be anymore, disabled!" and was tearful. Pam and I tried to explain that this was a term used to encompass many things, that there is a huge negative stigma attached to it, and that though she may be referred to as disabled currently, it is not a definite, permanent label that she will necessarily always have. She felt better after our explanations, but I think she will still mull over it for a time.
Everyday I am impressed by her improving memory and what she retains from day to day...it's getting better all the time. I'm so proud of her, and am very encouraged by her continued progress. Please continue to pray and send loving, healing thoughts her way...I am confident that this helps her recovery to keep moving forward. Thank you all, and peace to you.
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