She and I live a spartan life of just two specialty doctor visits spread over the course of several times a year. I take her to the periodontist every three months to examine and clean her gums and to the ophthalmologist to provide damage control in regards to her glaucoma and dry eye corneal condition.
We went to the ophthalmologist today. It was an ordeal but ended with a good outcome. The caregivers are doing a fantastic job with the 6 times daily drops required to maintain what vision she still has.
My mother has a wonderful internist who makes house calls. We have no worries in that regard. Her healthcare is astounding and her environs are amazing. She resides in a spectacular ASS-isted living facility. It's amazing and only 4 people reside there. It's a beautiful private home. The caregivers are kind, loving and over the top!
I'm still able to take my mother to a few select doctor visits and to her favorite lakeside restaurant every Sunday for brunch. She eats like a lumberjack. She enjoys a huge omelette with ham and cheese, bacon, french fries, and ice cream.
When this is the case, why is she still referred to as a "shut-in"? If she were a "shut-in", I wouldn't be taking her to these places.
Furthermore, my mother is very mad at God. She feels as though that he has forgotten her! Why have all of her siblings and friends pre-deceased her? God forgot her! She's determined to sue him when she gets to Heaven. Heaven help God if she ends up in Hell!! She'll organize a huge class action lawsuit against him. I'm thinking she knows a lot a people in Hell. I don't ask many questions. I just drive her to appointments and try to keep my mouth shut.
