I guess I should consider a career change. A lot of home health care in my past and present, hopefully not too much in my future. Two days ago I flew into Maryland to help care for my mother since she left the hospital and home recovering from surgery. I am thankful that she was released home and not released otherwise to a facility or nursing home for the recovery process.

Yesterday was extremely difficult for my anxiety levels, as environmental triggers and other factors nearly got the best of me. I worked hard to help out, get things settled for mom and make sure she was comfortable. My sleep is alittle disorderly, but for the most part today has been much better. Spending some time with my siblings has been extra special, and mom and dad.

Jason has things covered at home. I am gone for a total of ten days. Since I left Friday night he has been amazing and so sweet. From sleepovers for the girls, homemade favorite dinners the girls request to driving miss daisies around. His support makes me able to make this trip and eases my nerves to help everything go along seamlessly.

The good news, mom is healing and getting stronger. Today I manicured her nails and toes. We spent time as a family unit, more than we have in a long time.

I am grateful for everyones thoughts and prayers for mom, even my amazing NAMI team of coworkers who sent their love through flowers and cards. I hope we can all work to maintain our health. In truth, I am not cut out for the home health care world. I can barely stand medical things, gagging easily and grossed out in general. Ive gotten better, but not cut out for this at all. Mom is getting accustomed to the new normal, and I hopefully will be productive this week. I am missing Jason and the girls terribly but know I am needed here.

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