QUESTIONS

What is the proper thing to say to an 88 year old Mother that is beginning to forget some of the things that have been such a vital part of her very independant life. She still lives alone and cherishes her freedom and usefulness to the family.

Mother: "I've forgotten how to use my sewing machine". She was referring to filling the bobbin and threading the thread through the machine.
Me: "Well Mother you have to write everything down. That's what I have to do. " I said this in truth. The meds I'm on have really played havoc with my thought process. However, Mother doesn't really have a full picture of my condition and it's just as well. I wouldn't want her to worry.

What can I say that will give her some comfort. She is hurt by her loss of memory and ability.
I can't bear to see her hurt. WHAT CAN I SAY ? ? ? WHAT CAN I DO ?

DISAPPOINTMENT

When I saw this on tv, I was impressed. So I on my next trip to the grocery store, I bought one.

I chose the fragrance..Willow Blossom with the white textured shade.

The light flickers for 4 hours and turns itself off until you reset it. It was lovely. Instantly I thought I need more of these.

BUT...I discovered it smelled like insect repellant to me......So what did I do? Purchased a refill with the pretty shade called "Green tea citrus".

Lovely light...pretty display.....burns my eyes like INSECT REPELLANT.



I absolutely refuse to try the other fragrance. I've wasted enough money already. It's such a wonderful concept but I just can't stand the smell.

I guess my daughter in law will benefit from my curiosity once again. She seems to like the smell.


I want my home to smell inviting but I have to be able to stay here too.