Checking in

 Well life is in full swing with family drama and we have major water damage in both bathrooms.
From my understanding our homeowners insurance will help cover the repairs.
Oh Boy I get to pick out new colors for tile I am going to go with stone tile in both.

Mother turned 80 on Friday and my sister drove down from Hickory to make her breakfast and spend the day with her.
Well that morning I got a call from mother saying the doctor at the health care place fired her.
 OMG what was she talking about.
It appears that my mother has been abusing the system and as hard as it is to say she is hooked on pain meds and drinks.
What a mess.
So what the heath care people have been doing is giving her a weeks worth of meds at a time only within two days and mother calling them for more.
My siblings and I are concerned about withdrawl and her age and heath.
So I went over there Friday and told her she had lost the right to take her medications.
Come Monday I am going to try and figure out a way to give her meds.

I worked yesterday but did not have a demo for today.
I made reservation to take mother to brunch at Southern Seasons well she called last night wasent sure if she could go.
Oh well at least I tried.I am happy to say yeah I am under stress but not making bad food choices keeping up with my fluids every day.
Even tho everyone else is in shambles I am feeling good about me.
                                                                     Annie

Hi Annie,

I'm so sorry to hear of your mother's struggles. I am glad to hear that you are taking care of yourself through these difficult times. 

Keep up the good work and have fun picking out new tile!

 Hi Barb,
my faithful friend.
I am praying more for guidance through this hard time with my mom.
Who would have thought this would be the way she choose her later years.
I do know I am stronger and can stand my ground.
So I am looking for someone who works with geriatric people and the problems that it can have.
                                       Annie

Annie,

I will say a prayer for your mother and for you as you look for ways to help her through this difficult journey. 

Oh Annie..family drama is such a hard thing! Believe me I have plenty of it here too..I think it is a disease! lol but anyways know that I am saying a prayer for you..I know we've never met but you really are an inspiration to me..keep up the good work and the most important job of all..taking care of ANNIE!!

 Hi Deb,
For the first time ever I try to always put Annie first.
When I made the choice back in 98 to take control of my health I knew what ever obsticles were in my way I put improved health as number one.
I am not perfect but OMG I cant ever start to tell you how wonderful I feel in the mornings walking my dogs.
I told my mom I actually feel taller and am able to hold my head higher.
For many years I always was worried about falling so I always looked down when I walk to make sure I did not step on a root or hole that would make me fall.
Life is good and I am forever grateful to be here.

                                                                      Annie