Touchdown!

[bazooka111]

Momma enjoyed watching one of her grandsons play some football today! She’s 95% wheelchair now, and I am trying my best to not let that get in our way. Although, we now only plan for 2 hours or less when we go out - Mom gets tired sooner these days.

[Tippyleaf]

Lovely photo. Getting out was so important to my husband it improved his mood, sleep and gave us something else to talk about when we were planning outings or reflecting on the day. Keep up the good work you are doing a sterling job

Love to you and your mom

Tippy

[bazooka111 in reply to Tippyleaf]

Getting out changes her entire mood! Works every time - she was watching television, and I said, Momma you want to take a ride?” Instant smiles, and we ended up at the ball field!

[NannaB]

When I read your post, before opening it and seeing the photo, I pictured in my mind me watching my family play football covered with mud in drizzling rain. I am in the U.K. 😁 It made me smile when I opened the post and saw dry you with such happy faces. Long may your mum keep her amazing smile XxxX

[bazooka111 in reply to NannaB]

Oh this brings back memories of backyard football and my Mom and Dad's house! Such great memories ... this is a topic I’ll shall share with Mom today ... smiles coming up! ((Hugs NannaB))

[raincitygirl]

I see the family resemblance!

Things seem to be moving faster now..?

Hugs XX

Anne

[bazooka111 in reply to raincitygirl]

Things are changing ... I am

noticing her “checking out” when there are more than a couple people in the room talking; it’s overwhelming to her. She looks exhausted more often these past two weeks. I’m starting to worry she’s going to wake up and not be able to walk with my help - this morning her left leg was giving out on her ... so I’m trying to figure out what I am going to do next ... like even getting her in the shower! It’s all so overwhelming.

[raincitygirl in reply to bazooka111]

It is overwhelming, and running under it all is still a sense of denial: is this really happening? to MY momma?

At least on this site there is lots of info about transfer methods, shower chairs, etc etc.

And if you haven't already, startchecking out your options for Home Support (carers) as it will be inevitable she will need greater physical help - as will You! - to get the basics of toileting and bathing done.

I started with home support "a bit early" with hubby so I could get my TypeA Controller-First Class man used to the idea in stages, lol!

Anne G.

[JCRy in reply to raincitygirl]

Yes, what a wonderful family photo, and such similarities in the smiling faces! God bless you all. Love, Juliet.x

[Dickenson2]

She always looks so happy thanks to what you do with her and how you look after her. John rarely smiles now and he has somehow chipped his front teeth and I don’t know how I am going to get him to the dentist . X

[Cuttercat in reply to Dickenson2]

Dentists come to your home. Find them. We had them and it was wonderful bogey bring everything with them.

Cuttercat

[Doublereeder]

You're so good at making those 2 hours count though and am glad all 3 of you enjoyed the football game, beautiful smiles all round show that. Yes, your mum may be more exhausted but outings like this wear you out in a good way, that was my mum agreed last month after some birthday treats like the cinema. Can you try and focus on one or two worries at a time so they don't overwhelm you? I know it's all daunting and sorry I can't say anything more of a practical help. God bless.

[georgeg25]

Oh how that beautiful smile melts my heart. You are doing a brilliant job and it is obvious that she appreciates everything you do for her. Sending big hugs AND smiles. 😁😁😁💞💞💞

[rnpacu]

As usual a lovely pi tire of you both.jist take one-day atati.ekim. houRe doing agreTjo.

[rnpacu]

As usual a great picture of you and your mom. You are doing a great job. Just take one-day at a time Kim

Xxoo.

Maria Elena

[daddyt]

Love it.

Tim x

[Marilyn_cbd12]

How nice for her to enjoy the autumn, watching her grandsons play some football! Wheelchair time, while cumbersome, is good time -- enjoy it while you can. I think two hours sounds about right. My husband is now 100% in the power chair when we go out and while it is a wonderful chair, his energy really sags if we keep him out too long in it. Go Notre Dame! Go Ohio State! Go Northwestern!

Marilyn

[Cuttercat]

I’m glad she enjoyed the time out. You’re a trooper and so is she. Bless you.

Cuttercat

[Richard33]

You are brilliant with all that you are doing with your mum.

Richard x