TGIF

The expression TGIF has never felt such urgency before as it does today.


It’s been a really difficult couple of weeks all around.


It’s caused me to suffer with severe exhaustion and brain fog.


My mind has turned to mush.


I feel so sluggish. 


I barely have the strength to put two coherent sentences together some days.


I’m overwhelmed.


Stress will do all that to the best of us.


I have a lot on my plate right now, juggling so many things, none of which feel positive.


So much of it, out of my control. 


Honest to goodness, my life feels like a complete shitshow right now, but on the upside, my mom did move to an LTC home this week.


Maybe me writing about her wait for a bed to become available last week in my blog and putting it out to the universe helped because within a few days of me making that post, my mom found out that a bed was finally available for her at one of the long-term care homes she was on the wait list for. 


My brother and I, in many respects, feel like we’ve won the lottery on our new reality. It was certainly my first choice of homes when it came to where she could have ended up. The facility was built during covid and has only been in operation for a year and a half. It’s modern. It’s innovative, all private rooms, friendly staff, and great reviews from friends who reached out to me about their experiences with the same home so far. It’s clean and bright and will offer my mom the safety, socialization, and stimulation she needs. 


The entire process has been a lot harder than I ever imagined it to be. I know it will be an adjustment for all of us, and my brother and I are doing all we can to support her the best we know how right now.


But for now, as I head into the weekend, I will be focusing on me. Self-care and laughter will be top of mind.


Thank you to everyone who had reached out to me last week and sent good vibes and well wishes. It is always so appreciated. 


TGIF and Shabbat Shalom everyone


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