Got an email from my brother who works with Mom everyday. He has given up his job to make himself available to help. I give him a great deal of credit. Mom is not easy to be with. He simply said Mom is status quo. Nothing new, but nothing bad either. The little spell she had awhile ago has not been repeated, and she is still mostly sitting in a chair and moping. She eats a bit here and there, but her anxiety levels are not so far off the charts as they were.
I ask about the magazine I sent for her birthday. She complained that she wasn't interested, but she did look through it. Will she allow anyone to read to her? Not yet. At least the TV doesn't have to be super loud all day. And she does walk around the downstairs hallway loop a few times a day.
Its good to know she is no worse. I wish there were some improvement, but that may take years if it ever happens. I still pray for her and for my siblings who care for her every day. I still hope that somewhere along the line, she will come to herself and find peace. I will say that I have discovered in the story of Elijah's depression that God never leaves those who are overwhelmed, even if they want to cut themselves off from the world. And He does send sustenance and hope when they are ready to receive them.
May Mom be open to such ministrations.
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