On Sunday, my father was discharged from the hospital after a heart attack. Today, dad and I dropped my mom off for her long awaited hip replacement surgery. It was an early morning as she had to be there at 6:20am. Meanwhile, I have done all the driving because mom doesn't drive due to a bad hip, and Alberta law won't let my father drive for 4 wks after his heart attack. Nothing like being a Taxi Mom to your parents! I have actually quite enjoyed it. For once, they have had to rely on me. Kinda nice. Somewhat of a different role for the parent-child relationship I must say.
Dad and I have just returned from visiting with mom. Truth be told, we mostly watched her sleep and noted the nurses doing their job on checking vitals and drugging her with pain relief and sleeping aids.
Needless to say, my mother was go-go-go until they prepped her for surgery and laid her in that bed. She hasn't moved since. But prior to surgery, she made sure that dinners for the next four or five days are taken care of ('cuz after all, I wouldn't know what to do with a stove! ;) Seriously, she's a mover and a shaker. In fact, my husband reminded me the other day, that I'm the same way in most areas---maybe not on a regular basis in the kitchen tho! He often withholds 'yes, great idea hon' or 'sure, why not?' comments unless he truly wants those things to come to pass. I have to admit, when I'm on a roll in the kitchen with creating dinners or desserts, I get it done. But most of the time, it's behind the scenes, accomplishing the stuff that may get forgotten or the stuff that just simply needs to be completed. Or on the very occasional occasion, finding a new project or dream to get started *wink wink*!
So there it is. My mother lays in a hospital bed recovering from anesthesia and a new hip, while I contemplate our similarities. Hmmm...guess these things bring out some truths for all of us. Thx mom for your go get 'em attitude! Now go get better!
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