Test Drive

Today, Loren took Mom out for a test drive. His plan is to take her on a few daytrips in order to see how she does and what the travel does to her. For today's selection, Loren and Mom drove to a college town about 30 miles north. There is a museum for a famous Texan and various other places of interest, but Loren was looking for the barbecue of his youth. Sadly, the barbecue of his youth burned down in his extended absence and was never rebuilt. So they came back to town and ate at Karis' place of employment. Not the nostalgia, but excellent barbecue all the same.

While they were gone, I called Nurse Christy and tattled. I told of the travel plans/dreams and asked her opinion. She didn't think it was a good idea and will ask the doctor tomorrow. She did not anticipate the doctor liking the idea either. In the meantime, she took down the names of the stopover destinations to research sister hospice organizations along the route. She hopes Mom will be tired from the daytrips and decide on her own not to go. Christy thinks maybe Mom doesn't realize that she is losing energy and stamina. She also thinks that Mom's change to no diarrhea could be indicative of a blockage forming. It just doesn't sound good.

Loren said the trip was nice, but he didn't comment on Mom's stamina. Maybe see how she is tonight and tomorrow. Nurse Christy should be by later today for her weekly check-up with Mom. She will keep me posted.