December 22, 2010
Mom
and Dad were moved from their home in Sun City into my home in Glendale. It’s
only about 10 miles away but represents a momentous occasion when they abandon
their independence to share a home with their daughter. It was either this or a
nursing home. After Dad’s recent hospitalization for diverticulitis, it was
clear they could not live alone anymore. While he was in the hospital Mom
suffered a mini-stroke and went hysterical one night. It was good I was staying
with her. But again it demonstrated how much they needed help. They would have
loved having me move in with them but it was just not feasible for me to sell
my bigger home where we would all be more comfortable. So my friend Larry
helped me build in a sitting room from the third bay of the garage across the
hall from their bedroom/bath suite. I got rid of my living room furniture to
use theirs to make the move less traumatic for Mom. I hated giving away my furniture
but it had to be done. It turned out to be a pretty nice set up. Dad was
comfortable right away. Mom is taking longer to get settled.
