Blog 11 of June

And the week is half over.

I went to visit my mom first thing this morning. I should have picked up on her bad mood as soon as I walked into the room.  I put a smile on my face and said "good morning Mom".  "Oh hi.." she replies.  I asked her where her smile was.... She didn't know.  So I pulled out my bag of goodies for her.  First I brought her another bib.  I did a few alterations so it would fit better.  But again, it wasn't right.  It was too long (it was the same length as all the others) and the neck piece was too wide.  I tried to explain about the length being the same and that I made the neck piece smaller.  I even demonstrated.  But no, it wasn't right.  So I gave up and said, "Well that's all I got, just give it away."  Mom folded up the bib and put it down.  It was quiet for the next few minutes (seemed like forever).  Finally I broke the silence and asked how everyone was.  OK, I guess...... which is the usual answer.  I gave her the stamps she asked for and told her I ordered the flowers for her daughter-in-law like she asked.  Oh, good.... said the lady of few words.  "My radio doesn't work!"  I picked it up and offered to take it home to fix it (change the batteries)   I managed to keep the conversation going for 45 minutes and then I finally said I had to go - which I did, as I had a dentist appointment.  A quick peck on the cheek and I left, completely drained.  I am trying not to take on my mom's issues, but it's hard.  Hopefully next week will be a better one for her.
   So I headed to my dentist.  I had made a thank you card as Dr. Kim sponsored me in my Kidney March.  I promised to keep her posted on my progress and run.
  With my teeth newly cleaned and polished and all the other extras they do, I headed to one of my card stores.  It was pretty quiet in the store so I was able to get everything done in about 45 minutes.
  When I got home, I had received a nice text from a friend.  I had been invited out to help another friend celebrate her birthday.  It was going to be a surprise.  After the busy day I had, I was looking forward to a gathering of great ladies.  It was good to catch up.
  I also wanted to send a Happy Anniversary to my friend Rose....... 5 years - cancer free.  What a wonderful thing to celebrate - the beers on me!!!!!!
  I came across another great quote today:
    "Don't make a permanent decision, during a temporary emotion."  - I know I have probably done this in the past (if I could only remember), but one person comes to mind who has done this recently. (and many times before ).  My wish for them is that they realize this, and maybe figure it out before it affects them and their family in a way that cannot be fixed!

  It's a late night for me; already past 10:00 pm.  Better gather the pup and my book and settle in for a short read tonight.