My mom once waited until evening to call and ask me to take her to the ER because she "didn't want to bother me at work." Fortunately it turned out to be nothing, but I was ready to reserve us adjoining beds in the cardiac unit.

Loved ones why do they do this.

It turns out mom had accidentally blocked my number so that explains not getting through. We got that resolved. Mom's left side seems effected. She told me just now )we are awake for vitals checks) that she feels like she has more movement in her hand and foot. The recliner they brought in doesn't recline as far as it should.

She also may have hurt her knee when she fell feeding the cats. She didn't tell me this last night but she fed the cats before she drove to the hospital because she wasn't sure when she would be home.

Oh and did I mention she had to drive down a mountain road with 33 curves? Because she did . That is the main road to get to town.

I sorry, askye. That all sounds very stressful.

It's stressful and it's not. I mean I've been thinking about some of this for awhile and I am compartmentalizing right now I know. But I acted and felt more flustered at work the other day over a minor issue. And now I'm just calm and trying not to think too far ahead until I know more. instead of over thinking which is my norm.

My explanation for stubborn parental units is that you don't get to an advanced age without a lot of Stubborn in you. Alas, at some point the Stubborn turns into a disadvantage to accepting necessary help.

Another reason not to call 911, alas: the cost of an ambulance run is absolute financial ruination unless insurance covers it.

My mom once waited until evening to call and ask me to take her to the ER because she "didn't want to bother me at work." Fortunately it turned out to be nothing, but I was ready to reserve us adjoining beds in the cardiac unit.

That reminds me of another classic from my grandmother! She waited until my mother was on her way out and then opened with, "Are you busy?" My mother was like, I'm on my way to the store, but what's up? She had BROKEN HER ARM!

Good lord family members!!

My child has seemed to gather that I am a worried mess, so he is responding to texts I send inquiring about his general status. I in turn can notify his uncle that he is 1) not dead 2) not in jail 3) has not been robbed of his phone.

Hey ION, I closed on the house yesterday as posted on FB. Y'all all knew but the rest of my world mostly did not, so there are a lot of surprised people. I mean, I've been saying I was gonna move, but people didn't know I was in action already.

Glad Mac reached out. Wish he would get his act together.

Yay for the house. That is so awesome.

I don't mean to keep posting about mom but it's keeping me from freaking out. She saw the various physical and occupational therapists. They are recommending a week or so of inpatient rehab. Especially because she lives alone and she doesn't have the sensation or control to cook or prepare food. Or even open up a microwave meal at this time. they think a short stint of intensive therapy will get her back to 100% faster.

It's in Asheville. It means she would transfer there from the hospital which she doesn't want. She wants to go home. See her cat, take a shower but I don't trust her to climb in and out of the tub.

So we are now waiting on the doctor. It6only 9:30 am but neither of us slept well.

Mom drove herself to the ER.

Oh askye, I hope she recovers well. Yeah, I'm not sure what I would do, probably would call a relative/friend before 911. I don't think I would drive. Step-dad a couple weeks ago drove himself via mountain roads 12 miles to the health clinic because he was losing feeling in his arms and legs!!! Um, you need those things to drive. The health clinic called the ambulance and drove him to the hospital.

I'm glad Mac is communicating somewhat!

Hmmm, I'm thinking of a good question for smonster...