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Thank you for the good thoughts.

I used to consign my clothes when I was in the big weight loss mode after surgery, so I could use the money to buy new things that fit. I think I built 3 different wardrobes during the weight loss phase of 1 year. Now I donate things of value that I am done with to St. Vincent de Paul. For me, it is a way of saying thank you to the many generous people in my life who have gifted us material things, their time, andnm their love. I think of it as releasing it into the universe to bless someone else.

I was able to pick up BFF at the airport. All tghe schools out by where my parents live were closed today, but not here in the metro, so that was a good clue the roads were okay here. Very, very dense fog, and slippery side streets, but the freeways were fine. BFF's flight left a bit before 6am and arrived here at 8:30am. A lot of flights must have been delayed or cancelled, because I was the only one in the cell phone lot, and there was no traffic in the pick up area. Felt weird, it was so empty. She is here, and taking a nap.

The situation with my Mom has not changed, except she doesn't want the pain killers now. Her oxygen drops whenever she moves ( a reading as low as 79). This is with supplemental oxygen. She can not stand, and is refusing to let anyone change her pjs or depends. She won't use her hospital bed because she says she can't breath in the bed. This makes no sense, since she could sit upright if needed, but i don't think she is, as they would say, in her right mind. Hospice offered a catheter and a lift, which she also refused. I will go tomorrow, travel out that way is not safe today.

Our trip cancellation insurance does not cover illness of a family member as reimbursable. It does if we need to attend a family funeral.

Today, as yesterday, we are continuing to prepare as though we are going on our trip. Clearly, this could change. Each day will tell us more.

I had so hoped that bringing Hospice in would ease her passing and there would be moments of peace. Instead it looks like it is heading where I always knew it would: My Mom will pass with drama and chaos. Maybe even worse than I thought. It did not have to be this way. But as DB told me last night, what is happening right now will not last. There will be an end to her suffering, and ours. Praying for some peace for all of us.

A bright spot: BFF had dinner with DD and her beau while in Boston. She thought he was awesome, and treats DD so well. And she said DD was glowing. My kids are doing fine, and that is the best feeling.

I read about that for sinus infections. Kind of gross but effective.

Good that you have the insurance. I haven't typically bought it but I did for the upcoming year and probably will continue to do so after what happened with SIL in Spain last year.

I love the sound of tree frogs. Couldn't figure out what was singing the first time I heard them.

Sounds like someone has a good eye for space utilization in the studio. That's a great skill to have in-house.

My friend was listening to me whine and suggested a neti pot to rinse out my sinuses. So I got this from Walgreens along with distilled water you mix a salt solution into. https://shop.neilmed.com/products/sinugator-cordless-pulsati ng-nasal-wash-blue

It pulses the water into your sinuses and the washout is horrific and fantastic all at once. I'm a new fan for life. Good for sinus infections too it says. I feel like breathing is an option again!