A Whole 'Nother Subject

I started this blog to complain, bitch and complain about a boss but something so much more important is upon me now.
My mother seesems to be dying. Granted she is 86 and suffers from horrible contractures and pain due to arthritis, but....
I have been reading FINAL GIFTS Understanding The Special Awareness, Needs and Communications of the Dying by Maggie Callahan and Patricia Kelley.
I have noted that Mother had quit speaking much, doesn't read anymore and lives alot in her past life in Muscatine with Helen, Bill and Billy. These things are a change from her usual demeanor and behaviours during the last six months or so.
I need to speak with Lora, the hospice nurse with Wiregrass, and the chaplain, Jim Elrod, about these things.
Wanda called this evening the "check on" me and we had a good conversation - we can talk about these things - she understands. Tonight I told her I considered her my very good, one of my best, friends even tho I never come to see her - she says she knows that. THat helps me alot, believe me. She's been through this......
Talked also about a book by Philip Roth, EVERYMAN, which looks good - I will have to look into that!
I didn't go so visit Mother once this long weekend - and I think I needed that to do some stuff for myself - which I did. Stayed up late late two nights fiddling and reading. Slept til I awoke and did errands two days and accomplished some of my "to do" list.
Debbie will be on vacation next week which is a plus, as well...YAY!