New aides?

OH and I spent Christmas week in Florida with my parents. Both of the regular aides were on vacation so there were two new ones (one subs sometimes). I really liked them both! When I got home, I called them both and asked them if they would like to work for us on a permanent basis and they both said yes. So now comes the task of replacing the two who are there now. Some time in the next two weeks or so, I must make the switch.

OH was really super as usual. Every day, he got out his "Italian in 10 Minutes a Day" book and worked from it with my father. I read some French to my mother and she really enjoyed it. I also brought her into the kitchen with me and we made brownies and veggie soup. We found two parks close by. One had a cultural center with interesting art work, paved walking paths (wheelchairs) and a carousel. The center has various shows during the year - plays, concerts, etc. which I would love to take them to. At the other park, we watched wave boarding for quite a while while sitting in the shade of some trees. We did not get to the beach but maybe next time.

I went to a needlepoint shop and saw some awesome work done by the daughter of the owner. I also liked some of the canvases, done by Sandra Gilmore, but they were between $200 and $300 just for the canvases. I don't think so!!



The results of my mother's neurology tests are back. The doctor is thinking of putting her on one or two new meds but insists on a personal consultation with one of us first. So that means that it will have to wait until risis goes there at the end of January. My mother was making a real effort to talk while I was there.