Marjorie's Mom

Tuesday Marjorie called and asked if I could drive to Vancouver with her and her 103 year old Mom.  Her daughter Karen had had to fly home to care for her grandchildren as Karen's daughter was in the hospital having a baby.

Michael drove me over to Red Bluffs.  Fortunately for Marjorie it now appeared she would be able to get her Mom in a private Home Care in Corning and she wouldn't have to drive her all the way to Vancouver, at least at this time.  I stayed with her during the day as she had her Mom's TB test read so she could enter the home.

What a delight the home turned out to be for her Mom.  She was happy to sit down and play the piano and enjoyed her meal at the big table with the other live ins and sitting in one of the comfortable recliners around the TV.  The home is run by an ex-Marine and his Philippine wife and they appear to do a super job.  We were amazed to watch Marjorie's mom walk around by herself and just beam.  She even sang for everyone.  She knows all the words to several songs...it is absolutely amazing at 103!!

Marjorie came back to Lake Almanor with me for a couple days to see if the home "took" with her Mom and the report was very positive!!!  Marjorie may move her to Vancouver later but it would have been very hard to take her to her two story home until she found a "home" nearer.  It is very hard to take care of elderly people unless you are set up for it and have the strength. 

Anyway I was glad to be of the little help I was and it was fun to visit with Marjorie again.  She and Michael had many lively discussions while she was here.