Got a call today from the social worker involved with the Rehab floor at the hospital. She said she'd get back with me later on today concerning my mom and what they see as her prospects for recovery, and the time frame for her discharge as well. She was asking if Mom had lived alone before her stroke (yes), and if we had an idea of what we'd like to do after she's released (uh, sort of).
Called Gary and we went over again what had spun through our minds initially, which is to move around beds here so that Mom can live with us. Mercy.
A month ago this would have never entered my mind, having her live here for any reason---are you kidding me? But we told her a few days after her stroke, that a nursing home situation was out of the question. We'd manage.
Not sure what my brothers will say to our idea. One lives down in Louisiana, and the other lives alone 45 minutes away. Pretty clear to me what needs to happen.
And the idea of her moving back to her house (3 miles away) and gaining her former independence just isn't logical. Having to alternate who would have to spend the night, not to mention the days with her----besides driving our household into turmoil is pointless, and we have to provide continuity with our children. They need stability and sameness more than any of us.
I told the social worker that I appreciated having someone to help with the details, since we're in unchartered territory. I said I realized she'd had this conversation many times before, but it's a first for us. She seemed to understand and had all the time in the world to hear me out. That was a comfort.
Sometimes I wish the search engines online had the capability to see into the future. Like a Magic 8 Ball. Like God. Just need to keep this in the forefront of prayer, to follow what the Lord would have us do. Not my idea of fun, but it's the right thing to do.
