Extending my stay...

[alexpgp]

After having previously determined that it wouldn't make much sense for me to stay past my original departure date of this Saturday, it became clear today that my mom is on the verge of being discharged from the hospital in what may conservatively be called a "high-maintenance" mode, so I made the decision and forked over some cash to reschedule my ticket.

(Frankly, I fully expect to be briefed on how to hook my mom up to various and sundry devices that provide her nutrition tomorrow, despite the fact that I extended my stay only until next Friday.)

My mom was not very communicative - has not been so - for the past couple of days. However, upon regaining consciousness today during our visit, she did - somewhat lucidly - express a desire to get out of the hospital. My dad needs to talk over long-term details with various social workers, but for the short term, I'm the guy in the hole.

Cheers...

Comments

[daphnis.livejournal.com]

That situation is certainly an unenviable one, though it seems to come upon loving families frequently these days. The costs of being cared for in hospital are simply astronomical; home care may be less costly, but exacts considerable toll on family members 24/7. My prayers and thoughts will be with you and your dad as you try to make Mom comfortable at home. (Getting old, and watching others get old and incapacitated, takes possibly more courage than the growing-up parts of life!)

Hugs (virtual) and Good Vibes to you all.