Bee~ Journal of then...

[Blackbird]

Two cows are standing next to each other in a field.
Daisy says to Dolly, "I was artificially inseminated this morning."
"I don't believe you," says Dolly.
"It's true; no bull!" exclaims Daisy.

Maybe not the time for jokes, but I heard it and thought of your Blossom.

 

[MorelCabin]

Just catching up on journals...it's been hell around here. I am sorry to hear about your dad, and the problems your family is giving your mom. Bee, you always did stand up for what's right, that's what I respect about you. It is really hard sometimes, but you remember who you have at your back girl, He won't let you down. Trust. Wow, I should just take some of my own advice right now...


Ahhhh Bee, your place is so beautiful! And a handsome son too! You are blessed! Look at those pics!

 

[lorihadams]

Okay, so we had some similar issues with Nanny. She has always been very independent and when the alzheimers/dementia started she started with the possessiveness, forgetting where she put things, hiding things, constantly calling the police because someone "stole" something from her, she would put a piece of plastic in the burner on the stove and then race downstairs into the basement to light the fireplace, inevidably setting off all the fire alarms in the house. She would go driving somewhere and hit someone or something and play the "I'm just a little old lady" card and get out of it. She would get lost. She even let someone else drive her car home one night cause she didn't know where she was. We started to fear for her safety but she was living on her own. She hasn't been too violent but definitely abusive verbally and slightly combative. We finally had to make her sign some papers, selling her house, and move her into a nursing home/assisted living facility. That wasn't working and we found another home for her where she is one of two patients. Her health is failing now and she is more manageable.

My advice to you is to call the police department or social services and ask what you can do. Since he is so violent you may just want to take your mom somewhere when it all goes down, and it will eventually. Just pray for her safety and tell her that if she doesn't want him driving to remove a spark plug, that's what we did with nanny.

Praying for you darlin'!

 

[Beekissed]

You all are the greatest bunch of ladies ever! Thank you for the jokes and encouragement on this thing, it means so very much to me.

Morel, it sounds like trouble has visited your door once again. You and I both need to revisit our knees, it sounds like! Remember, as I have to remind myself, prayer fixes things and its the only thing that can! I am going to pray my voice off tonight, as I have been all day.

So sorry that this old thing has come around to haunt your happiness again, Morel. I'll be praying for you as well as for my parents tonight, for sure.

I talked to a social worker about what to do about Dad and she told me that I would have to do what I was fearing I would have to do. She told me who to contact and also prepared me for the fact this may not work but that I needed to get my mom out of the home. Which I planned to do anyway.

I can't wait for her to come and live with me....I've been waiting for years to have my best friend closer and to be able to have someone to share this whole SS lifestyle with. Just imagine what we will get accomplished together! But, until then, we must endure this time of sadness and grief.

Today I awakened as from a dream and God opened my eyes to some things I hadn't seen before. It makes me sad that I had not seen but oh, so grateful that I am no longer blind! For this and so many things, I thank God.

This forum has been good for me. At times I wondered, when others were spiteful, but it really has been a blessing for me and a time of discovery.....mostly of myself.

Thank you all,dear friends, for your love and support. I can only hope that I have somehow helped you along the way also, as you have helped me!

 

[big brown horse]

I am new to the forum thingy, but I can't believe how much I think about all of us on a daily basis!! I have learned so much etc. (Good thing the spiteful things are rare.)

Bee, I'm so glad you feel better! (I will envy you when your Mom comes to stay with you. I miss my Mom!) Anyway, sounds like you two will be so happy with eachother around. I'm glad things are looking up!

 

[Up-the-Creek]

Good luck Bee! I hope it all works out for the best for your mom, dad and yourself!

 

[FarmerDenise]

Bee, I am glad you talked to a social worker. It helps to get the opinion and support of someone who deals with this stuff all the time.
I am glad you are feeling in better spirits today. I find also that prayer is very helpfull, especially, when you can't see your way out of a bad situation.
I think group prayers can be very effective too. So with you in all of our prayers, things should work out well and soon.

 

[Beekissed]

Thank you, girls! I'm actually not having a very good day but its because of the heaviness of my heart over things that have been and things that will be. But....I know that this too shall pass and the sun always shines the brightest after the darkness has passed.

How in the world would we know the good if we never had any bad, I ask you? It doesn't feel good while you're going through it but, man, the relief and peace when its over. The world takes on a brand new look when you've weathered a storm.

Thank God for change, for contrasts, for the closing of one door and the opening of another!

Now.....to other things! I will keep you all posted on when my Mom is safe and sound with me. Keep her in your prayers and we will let you know when those have been answered!


Blossom comes home today.....and she is probably glad to be away from all the BULL! Great joke, BTW!

 

[TanksHill]

 

[Farmfresh]

You are truly blessed that you can consider your mom your best friend. I never had that. My mom was usually the enemy.

I know that things will work out with everybody praying in the same direction!

I bet you will be glad to get that old cow home. She has some mowing to do!