Mum actually called me after I left a message! I remembered to call her back because she now has out-of-state calling costs. Initially, she said that she was a bit bored. I am glad that she is honest with me, and I would not tell her not to tell me her feelings, but hearing that she is bored brings me so many emotions -- I wish I were there, it's better than an alternative, you could be doing so many things.... Anyway, the recurring "bored" comment, though irritating, is minor.
Mum told me that she was planning to go to mass. This social engagement was going to conflict with the extra care visit. If Mum were home by 6pm, then all would be well. I decided that the burden would be minimal -- Mum would get to mass, the most important thing. She would miss McDonald's, and perhaps a trip to the grocery store, but....
I called Jean and asked if she could get Mum home by 6pm. No problem. Mum seemed to be okay with this arrangement. Adjusting one step at a time, I decided that this was the best resolution for today.
I thanked Mum for cooperating. She replied, "I try."
Mum called me at about 5:20 to tell me she was home, and to ask me what she now shoujld do. I explained, and have not heard back from her.
Certainly, I am too caught up in the details, but I am not sure what to do about that. Another day is done....
Go figure.... After what I did yesterday to coordinate the evening visit, Davey told me today that Mummy called him last night to say something like, it's 9:30 and I want to go to bed, apparently indicating that noone had come. You've got to be kidding -- I tried to coordinate the visit, and then it apparenlty didn't happen. Then, Mum calls Davey and not me, who had been involved? So, did the visit happen or not?
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