Yesterday my aunt finally signed the last of the papers I needed her to sign. I had to take the power of attonery downtown to get it registered. While I was doing that I got a call from the hospital saying they were moving my aunt to the rehab center.
I really didn't want this particular place but they were the only ones with a bed open. So I rush to get her signed in before the ambulance brought her there. Too a while to get everything done. Just as I was leaving they were bringing my aunt in.
Before I went home I stopped by my parents place. Mom was all upset. While I was at the rehab center some nurse called mom and wanted to know if they ever walked into the room to find that my aunt had passed should they do CPR or not.
WHAT KIND OF PHONE CALL IS THAT TO MAKE? What if my mom had misunderstood and thought that my aunt had died? Why couldn't that have been asked when I was signing all those papers? And why did they not ask ME? HELLO, I AM THE POWER OF ATTONERY. I am the one to make those types of choices.
This morning when I went to the bank to try to get copies of all my aunts accounts I get a call from the hospital. The rehab place that I had wanted to be my first choice had a bed open. Did I want to move my aunt? HECK YEAH.
Made several calls and finally got it all set up to have Aunt E moved. The new place is 110% better. It looks better, the engery there feels better, the patients seem better. I am feeling so much better about the whole thing.
My aunt seems to like the new place. Her bed is beside the window and she can see the woods. It is a great view.
Tomorrow unless something else happens I will finally get to go to Medicad and see what we can work out. I have tried to get there yesterday and today but kept having to take care of the hospital, forms, or the rehab places.
I did find out today my aunts diagonis. It is MI Demintia. Which is demintia that is brought on my a (or several) strokes. It will not get better. Will probably get worse.
Thanks for all the prayers and the emails some of you have sent. Keep up with the prayers. Hopefully I get to Medicad tomorrow and that will end up causing me more pain in the hiney I am sure.
I am so sorry that I have not been getting around to reading journals. I just haven't had the time. Seems like I am home less and less each day now. I can't wait to get back to everyone and see what has been going on in your lives.
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Sounds as though tyhings are slowly working out. I do hope so, in what are difficult times for you.
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Hang In There, Sweetie! Sorry for the Dumb&Dumber-er comments. They should have asked you about the DNR. It was the nurse suddenly realizing that it wasn't signed and shw was gonna cover her butt no matter what the emotional cost to your family. I can't stand that. Unfortunately, the hospital's full of em'. I'm happy you liked the new place better, and I love ya' to pieces!
Andi
Sounds like you are getting through it all and that the brick walls are not there. Nothing is insurmountable with God's help and His angels keep turning the energy. I am so sorry for your aunt's diagnosis. Your extreme attention for her care is so thoughtful, Kathy. God bless you. A comfortable place to stay makes all the difference in the world. She'll be able to see the birds and clouds and the light will be there. Remember to do something for yourself! Suzy Colorado
Sounds like its getting done but sure is a mess to deal with and not pretty ether. Man its so hard mentally and physically Prayers are working htough I can see Lori
I've finally got some time to catch up on my journal reading.
I know that has got to be a very stressful time, to say the least. Honey, you have friends out here who are ready to give hugs when needed.
Don't forget, prayers are being sent your way as well as warm healing light for you
Deb
That was a stupid phone call. A verbal DNR order is no good over a phone. Have you given thought about it? If you need to talk about it I can help with that area. My Granny had that after a aeries of strokes. It took a few years before it totally robbed her of her memory. I will continue to pray for your family.
What a question to ask over the phone ! It should have been asked of you in person. Your poor mother. It`s a credit to you that you are taking care og you`re Aunt so well God Bless you and have a nice holiday Sandra x
{{{Kathy}}} what a wonderful niece you are .. taking care of everything so the rest of the family doesn't have to stress .. i know its hard on you and i'm sorry
good luck with receiving aid for her .. i'm hoping it goes well and doesn't cause you too much more stress
sending warm hugs
pamela
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