Originally posted by helenabear
and asked me for directions on how to get home. How cute is that 
At least he isn't afraid to ask for directions. DH would rather curl up and die! He just drives around until he figures it out.
My uncle is conscious again, so the hospital decided to send him home.
Hospice came out this afternoon. They said to expect anywhere from hours to MAYBE as long as weeks.
My cousins called. They want my mom to come back. I have mixed feelings about that. Please don't take what I am about to say the wrong way. I really love my family. But I my aunt can be a bit caustic in the best conditions and she was nasty to Mom a few times while she was there. Now, don't think I don't understand that she's under stress. I do. I just don't like my mom being put under more stress, too. Mom's feeling pressured to come at least for the weekend. Her brother is the only remaining member of her family, so even though she doesn't want to go back, she feels like she should. By the way, she's said goodbye, so they know she doesn't need to come back for that. Maybe they want her because she's a strong person and they think she's a brick to help keep them all grounded. That makes sense, but how much do they expect? What are they thinking? She can't move up there to help.
Probably part of the reason I feel this way is that when my grandmother was dying, my aunt and uncle came for a brief visit, but wouldn't take a turn staying with Nanny. Mom asked them and they politely declined. Mom and I took turns staying with her round the clock for days and I had a first grader and a 3 year old. We needed them then and they didn't come through. Now they think they need us. I just don't think it's very fair. Sigh. But then life's not fair. I guess Mom will do what seems right to her. I just wish she didn't have to drive up there alone. I just can't get away right now to go with her. I mean, I would if it was for the funeral, but our schedule is beyond full. I don't feel like I need to dump all of it on Allen.
My aunt and uncle have three children (two with spouses) that live nearby. I think they can spell their mom. They also go to a large church that would be thrilled to pitch in. Am I being cold? Now that I have that off my chest, I REALLY love them all. I just realize that they are who they are, you know? If they were here in Norman, I'd take a few turns to give them a break without giving it a second thought.
Thanks for letting me spout off. I feel better now.
No point in shutting down for a few minutes 
Sorry Lars Congrats.
. We needed somebody to abuse..............
MP Hang in there.
