Yesterday was the big move day for Karen's mom. It was the third move in six months: Atria Hillcrest (some assisted living near Karen), then Castle Hill (larger room, less cost, but independent living), to now the last destination: OakView at University Village (brand new, very nice, and lots of care-giving).
WillaMae's health has slowly deteriorated to the point that she can no longer stand or walk without a walker, and attempts to do so can easily result in her falling to the ground. But breaking a bone is something she might not recover from -- hence, the higher level of care.
So after our Men's Breakfast on Wednesday, I got the UHaul and spent 11 hours running hard to load and unload the truck, doing the final packing along the way with some help from our Home Bible Fellowship group and a couple friends from our previous church, and Sam (my nearly son-in-law). (Thanks you all!)
So this morning, I hurt. Cramped back muscle. Tender arm tendons. Yet wedding plans march along, while setting up her TV and phone are on tonight's agenda. Pray for me to find joy in the tiredness of serving my mother in law -- and for her health to rally in her new environment.
- Dale
