What a week it's been

Phew...... what a week it's been.  I'm kinda glad it's over.  Don't get me wrong, I LOVE taking care of my Mom, but as much as I love her, changing her 3 open wounds is not my idea of fun.  Having to help her up all week, help her down to go to the bathroom, help her back up again.. Change her dressings on her 3 wounds.. take her temp, feeding her, doing her laundry, helping her take a shower, doing her shopping.  I mean phew.... not to mention keeping up with my OWN home and kids.  Driving to my moms in the morning, driving back to get the kids, driving back to my moms until my dad got home then drive back home, do homework and baths and dinner and then pass out and do it all over again.  Man I'm tired just having to write it ;)  I'm so glad I'M healthy and strong so I was able to do this for her.  My Dad is very overweight and was helping but he could barely stand up at times with his bad knees, so... this is proof that YOUR health can be the BEST gift you can give yourself AND your loved ones!!  I know I preach and preach about health and fitness but please believe me, it's not just to get on stage and look ripped and shredded and win a trophy, I'm talking about REAL health and fitness!  You know, the one you need to do exactly what I'm doing for my mom.  Can you imagine if I wasn't able to do this for her???  Who would have?  She would have been alone because I wouldn't have been able to do all that I did.  Makes you think doesn't it.

HOWEVER today we think was the turning point.  She is able to get up on her own.  We put the walker away ;)  I'm thankful for that and so is she.  We had a new nurse come in today and change her dressings, he did a great job (and he told me that I did as well) ;)   So we're hoping by Thanksgiving that she is up more and around more.  Dressed and able to do more on her own.  She is really willing to change her eating habits and exercise now so I'm super happy about that.  Even my DAD said he would walk with her once she's better.  With his impending knee surgery he needs to lose about 20-30lbs before it anyway so... this horrible situation and her almost dying brought good to our family.  Health and Fitness is NOW on their radar and of importance to them.  That's all I've ever wanted!!!