Worried and Tired

That's how Mom sounded today on the phone. Dad is still feeling weak. Is it from the fall? Did it cause the fall? He hasn't had a bm in over a week. That can't be good. Or comfortable. At the appointment with Ves on Monday, Mom had written down a note to ask about bacterial infection. It is one of her big fears for Dad. She didn't ask. I wish I had asked for her.

Today she said she thought maybe Ves didn't bring up the possibility of a return of the bacteria because "it would sound negative." I encouraged her to call him and tell him her concerns. Reminded her that she is the one who is with Dad all the time and knows his symptoms the best. Told her that what she has to say is an important part of Dad's care and Ves wants to know what she thinks. I hope she calls.

Mom left me a message later in the afternoon, saying she and Dad were sitting out on the driveway in the sun. Maybe the lovely weather and vitamin D will lift their spirits.