Moved in!

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We got Jim’s mom moved in to her new place. I have just been amazed at how smoothly things have gone this week. She has always been reticent about meeting people, but she was laughing and joking with the staff, and at dinner she chatted during the whole meal with another lady. She has been in a great frame of mind.

When we left just before dinner time, I told Jim I felt a little like I did taking my kids to school their first day.

Every prayer and every concern has been marvelously answered, and one more concern I have is that she might wake up in the night or in the morning confused. Most of us have experienced that when in a new place, but of course it’s more pronounced when you’re 80. Jim had a great idea to make up a sign for her bedside table saying, “Welcome to (name of the place she’s in), your new home,” so she’ll see it and be reminded of where she is, so we did that. If you think of it, I’d appreciated prayer that she would have a good night and not get confused or upset about being confused.

We’re very tired! But it has been a good day.

5 thoughts on “Moved in!”

  2. I’m glad everything is going well for the relocation of Jim’s Mom.
    I did the quiz of 1930’s house wife for me and my honey both. We were way up there, can’t remember how it was scored. I chuckled at some of the questions. It didn’t seem as if the couples shared as much of their lives as we do. We discuss everything. I have to say that I don’t dress up in my pearls, etc. eveyday but I try to always meet him at the door with a smile when he comes home.

    I have a whole collection of these figurines. I have the one you mentioned. Its only in the last few years that I’ve quit purchasing them. I’ve made pictures of all of them and will share them one Friday. There is one or two for all seasons and holidays.

  3. Hi Barbara…I’m so glad to hear that all has gone well for your family in this transition for your mother-in-law. I’ll continue to remember your family and her in prayer. I can’t imagine making a change like she has had to, but it can definitely be for the good. It is most often what we make of it, don’t you think?

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