Luck for this Lady

It has been one week since I have gone back to work. So far, sooo good. I was completely exhausted this week. All the walking around made my belly feel strange...kind of heavy feeling. But, overall, doing good. I am eating what I want and pooping. What more can a girl ask for?

All is still well on the Mom front. We are approaching a year since Ben and I went to pick her
up to stay with us. February 8, 2013. It seems so long ago. So much has changed. At the time
I could not see the end. Everything was so overwhelming. There was finding a doctor, finding AL,  deciding if AL was the right choice, dealing with her house, dealing with the day to day, and all the research I was doing-from medicare, doctors, Alz, AL, and so on. All the while wondering if I was doing the right things for Mom.

I look back and wonder how I survived those 2 months she was living here. I wonder how Ben was able to stay so calm and supportive.

I wasn't always perfect. There were a few times I lost my cool. I was scared, angry, and tired. Those 2 months were the worst for her state of mind and physically ability. She was going through so much. She was getting healthy and was exhausted and weak. But just sleeping and eating well wasn't enough, she needed to become emotionally healthy.  She had a lot to deal with. Not to mention the few times she did not know who I was or where she was. Her recovery truly has been amazing.

I think back to how Ben handled it all. He was ALWAYS so positive. I mean, always. When I needed a break he would send me to our room and chat with Mom. He talked me through things, hugged me, did laundry, anything he could do to help....and always had a smile on his face. His will and attitude in times of need are truly admirable.

Ahh, I could go on and on. Bottom line is that I am grateful for how things have turned out.
I am a lucky girl.