Monthly Archives: February 2012

Feb. 24, 2012–from her friend, Al

Hello, all: I had a good visit with Esther this morning, and, as always, she was glad to have a visitor. After a few minutes she asked who I was, and I gave her my name. I joked with her … Continue reading

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Feb. 21, 2012–caring doctors

Medicaid has it’s own ideas about what prescriptions it will pay for (read: cheaper is better).  One that she has taken with no problems for years is not on their “formulary.”  Knowing how sensitive she is and the problems we … Continue reading

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Feb. 9, 2012–more confusion

Today I took her to lunch at an actual restaurant.  The Hibachi Grill certainly isn’t gourmet, but it’s a fun oriental-type buffet and I thought being able to taste a sample bite of lots of different things might be fun … Continue reading

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February 5, 2012–surprise!

Madeline has been a friend for years, but hasn’t seen or really talked with Mother since before she became ill four years ago.  In fact, the last time I remember them having a good conversation was at her 91st birthday … Continue reading

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Feb. 3, 2012–the old brick house

I’ve been aware for some time that the only memories Mother talks about are those of her childhood up until but not including when she got married.  I wonder if that is when she was happiest?  My late mother-in-law often … Continue reading

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