Mom arrived in Rochester at my sister's house last night, tired but OK. After she finished eating, Drew and I stopped by to visit. She was propped up with pillows in Jan's chair while Deb, Sue and Jan were buzzing about finishing trip plans and getting beds ready and taking care of last minute details.
Mom seemed glad to see us, and we chatted comfortably for awhile. I offered her the bag with her birthday present and card in it, and she liked the blanket, deciding to take it in the car with her to help her stay warm. She has a snazzy new walker with a seat that lets her move around better, except that sometimes it feels like it rolls away with her. She is still getting the hang of the brakes.
She is worried about the rest of the trip, but we chat about how well this first part went and how she should do fine tomorrow. We call Kiel and Andrea who are teaching at church. They will stop by as soon as they can to say a quick hello before Mom goes to bed. She is trying some new medication that will help her relax and recover. Getting the right dosage is the trick tonight.
I promise to come tomorrow morning to see her off. They plan to leave around 10 am and get as far as Columbus. I kiss her cheek and say a quick prayer for a good night's rest. I wish I could take the brunt of the travel off her shoulders, but this is something she will just have to do herself.
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