Today was such a hard day. Mom knew that we were going to Jubilee Manor and is resigned to that but when I went up to see her at my morning coffee break she was rather sombre and her comment was, "So this is what it's come to".
I had arranged to have the afternoon off so was able to be with her the entire afternoon and most of the evening too. I had the oxygen concentrator in the car when I went to work this morning (thanks Terry) so we borrowed an oxygen tank from the hospital for the drive over to Jubilee. Christa was up visiting Mom when I went upstairs and she had enough time to help with the move and to stay for a while for Mom's sake. When we arrived we were greeted by many of the staff that Mom recognized from Mt St Francis in Nellie's time. The nurse Kim came and did the intake and then we realized that there were a few things that we needed from home. I think that will continue for a few days, if not more. After the intake interview Mom wanted to come home for a drive and pick up the things that we needed. I think she just wanted to leave.
During the ride we met up with Jane and her family and invited her to come up to view the room and have a visit.
Then Mom asked me if I would stay overnight with her (there is a hide-a-bed in the room). I felt awful but I refused. I just do not have the energy to stay with Mom and no sleep all night. And I do not want to start and then have to stop once she is used to that. I really think that she would never be comfortable alone there if once I started. Then Mom asked me to call Lorraine who accepted and will stay there tonight and tomorrow. I don't know where we will go from there but time will tell.
Tough, tough day.
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