JohnA: Caring For Aging Mother

JohnA: Yesterday, while driving down again to celebrate Miles’ first birthday, my mom fell and broke her hip following Mass at St. Pius. Two years in a row I’m eight hours away while my mom is hospitalized. She’s doing OK this morning according to my three sisters and a brother who have watched guard all night. It is days like these that I’m reminded how blessed I am to have such superior sibs in close residence to my folks. Meanwhile, we’re waiting to see if Mom wants us to come back today. We’re ready and packed if that’s her wish. We’re guessing she’ll pass it off as a ‘little tumble’ but for one who is one week shy of her 84th birthday, we would tend to believe a full hip replacement would be a big deal. Your thoughts and prayers for my Mom would be.

Question: JohnA’s comment on the Wild Card thread hits home. My mother turned 84 this summer. A year or so ago, she took a nasty tumble at my sister’s house. She continues to be independent and strong. But I know that can change with one misstep. How about you? Does your natural concern for your immediate and extended family include an aging parent?