May 10, 2008
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I took the fuschia over to my mother and was able to sincerely express my concern for her health. My brother went over on Friday because he was going to be away windsurfing this weekend, and she was so sick she wouldn’t let him in the house. His girlfriend called me last night, saying she thought we should go over and check on her; that she wasn’t answering her phone. I wanted to wait another day, figuring either she’d be better or worse enough to let us take her to the hospital. Thank God she was better. I dreaded the idea of trying to get her into my car. She probably only weighs 100 lbs and she’s 5’6, but I try to avoid physical contact, and it would have been hard to convince her to go.
I think we were both pleased with my heartfelt plea that she take good care of herself and get well soon. I even asked her what she’d eaten today. Instead of resenting some imagined inference like I know more about nutrition, which I do, she appreciated my concern. New territory for us.
My house smells like lilac. After I mowed part of the front I made a giant bouquet with those and three kinds of rhodies. The oldest and her boyfriend came over and we went to lunch, then came back and watched the dogs chase around the backyard. Bridget is exhausted.
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Glad she is better too, and that new territory, a good place it is. Sometimes it is amazing what falls away when people are exhausted. To be able to accept and appreciate a genuine concern is is kind to everyone eh?
The lilacs here have faded already. They go so fast. I am very glad you had the chance to get some while they are lively. And it sounds like a good evening too.
I’m glad it was a relatively good visit
It was always unchartered territory for my mom and I too. I think of her at times but I don’t miss her. She was a handful and a half and not a very nice person…
Happy Mothers Day to you….marilyn
Happy Mother’s Day to you.
Happy Mother’s Day, Prudy. You’re a good daughter and a good mother.
I’ve seen mothers who are hard to love, but I can’t quite imagine it. Maybe new territory is a step into a better relationship.