had to be moved to tomorrow. Started with vertigo and continued with stomach issues, fatigue, headache. Slept all day yesterday, better today, but not right. Carole refuses to come here to make it easier (we have a ramp and she claims she can go to lunch with friends) so we're once again carting a dinner for nine to her house. Last time.
I emailed UPMC who is the service provider and also the agency in charge of providers regarding their failure of almost two weeks. A nurse came last week to take her vitals, nothing else, without a stethoscope. Claims it's broken. Carole has the case worker's name/number and the caregiver provider's also. She can call, but she doesn't, no excuse, so I refuse. We've all been running around for her meds, food, supplies, and have decided enough is enough. I have emailed UPMC and the state agency. Even if they call today, no excuse whatsoever for the almost two weeks of failure.
Between the naps, I've worked on Ann. These motifs are the bottom and repeated on the opposite side with some over one between. Anxious to complete.
The colors are what I wanted, not all as charted. Depending on mood, I hope to finish soon.
New Year is next, my least favorite holiday.
Have a nice end to the year folks.
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Haven’t check in on you since a bit, sorry you are having bad days. I agree there comes a time when enough is enough. You need to step back and care for your own needs. I really hope you and Mark have a better 2023. Take Care.
I am so sorry for what you are going through with Caroles care and the fact that her wishes make it more difficult. I went through the same with my mother and was constantly upset and irritated. I hated how I felt and now I feel guilty at times about how I felt. (She passed 9 years ago) But it was very very difficult and I don't think I've ever been the same since.
I hope things ease up for you and your husband and Carole.
You have my sympathy, I've had vertigo and it's awful.
The colors in those hearts are beautiful! I love the combo you put together.
Marly, You've certainly done much more that anyone would expect in the care for your sister. It's past time for you to take care of your own needs/health and let her son (and actually Carole) make some of the phone calls, etc.) for herself. Question: has she always depended on you for her "needs"? or did your parents cater to her every desires?
2023 will be a new year and I honestly hope you step back a bit, care for your own health situation and tell her son he has to take some responsibility in caring for his mother. You can't continue in the way you've apparently been doing for many years. Bless you for all you've done.
With all that said, I wish you and your husband a healthy and very happy New Year!!
So glad "enough is enough" and that you and Mark can concentrate on each other's needs and wishes. Please don't renege on this promise to yourself
You deserve time to recover your health and well being and I am praying you gain the resilience and determination to make it happen.This sampler is one of your loveliest and the colors you have chosen really enrich
the design. Hope you start to feel much better and comfortable through
the rest you get.... that Italian feast sounds yummy..... enjoy.
If you don't tell Carole that "enough is enough" she will continue to want her way with YOUR life.
Couldn't she get home health care through Medicare ?
Love the colors in Ann's heart. They look like little beads. So pretty.
I do not like New Year's Eve at all . Lost my Mom at 11:30pm, 1994. Hate all of the noise making too. Frightens my kitties.
Praying with all I have in me that 2023 will be a decent year for all of us.
Hugs,
Charlotte in Va...........May have to go to Charlottesville, for more surgery.
Carole doesn't (won't?) make calls on her own behalf? She won't go to your house, but can go out to lunch with friends? If it were me, she'd be missing out on the ravioli. So many more thinks I could say, but I'll leave it at that.
I hope you're feeling better, and Ann does look good.
Ann is looking so pretty. Yum on ravioli. Hope you are feeling much better today, Marly!
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