Book Board Chat

Beth, that's difficult to answer. It's an odd mix of missing her terribly, relief at the eased burden and easing of the constant worry about her, and guilt for feeling relieved. I still jump sometimes, thinking I need to hurry to be home by 11:30 or 4:30 to get her meals, only to remember I won't need to do that anymore, ever. Then I get that flash of sadness/relief again. Some days I work from 6:00am til 10:00pm just because I can. And because I can't believe how much got neglected as my priorities had to shift over the years.

My sister is wonderful with mom, and she is so happy to have her. Since she has MS and is unable to work much, she and mom get to spend lots of time together and (bonus) mom has someone to worry about who will listen when she says, "aren't you exhausted? Come sit a while." Mom is also having a great time. The true test will be when the weather gets cold. My sister has a more rustic home than I (made of 150+ year old logs) and mom shivers and bundles up when the inside temp drops below 78. We shall see how it goes when the snow comes...