tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post8123140456186912241..comments2023-10-11T04:09:53.564-07:00Comments on materfamilias writes: Spring Blooms (and a little Consternation!)materfamiliashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-50780815914704978482013-02-28T13:49:52.649-08:002013-02-28T13:49:52.649-08:00I'm curious too, to see when your spring arriv...I'm curious too, to see when your spring arrives -- I'm guessing you'll be posting the first thrilling blooms after your long, dark winter.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-77750067227740771542013-02-28T13:49:05.073-08:002013-02-28T13:49:05.073-08:00There really are some great professionals out ther...There really are some great professionals out there, and we're so blessed that the same wonderful GP who used to make house calls to check on my Dad is doing the same, 13 years later, for my Mom. My sister sent her a big bouquet of flowers yesterday as an appreciation from all of us -- she's truly a gift, that woman! A good old-school home-visiting doctor (although I suspect she doesn't do it for all her patients -- she really had a soft spot for my dad, and my mom earned her respect by caring for Dad so well)materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-8072576711437075682013-02-28T13:47:07.360-08:002013-02-28T13:47:07.360-08:00Well, mine are no match for your gorgeous photos, ...Well, mine are no match for your gorgeous photos, but it helps me to pause and look and celebrate. . .materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-24637746341001800842013-02-28T13:46:30.046-08:002013-02-28T13:46:30.046-08:00Really? so hellebores are indigenous in Spain? I&#...Really? so hellebores are indigenous in Spain? I'd love to see those blooming and wow a fabulous name. I do like the ruddy-tinged ones, but I'm also really keen on the ones that shine a soft lime green into the February grey . . . materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-5559220193701392472013-02-28T13:45:16.901-08:002013-02-28T13:45:16.901-08:00Her independence really makes a difference, even i...Her independence really makes a difference, even if it's illusory, supported by so much family care. . .materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-794209567477882802013-02-28T13:44:41.555-08:002013-02-28T13:44:41.555-08:00Sorry, don't mean to show off our West Coast m...Sorry, don't mean to show off our West Coast mildness -- but against our grey skies and rain, some compensations are needed.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-26173457249747408492013-02-28T13:43:58.625-08:002013-02-28T13:43:58.625-08:00My father-in-law has to take on quite a bit of my ...My father-in-law has to take on quite a bit of my MIL's care, so we're relieved that they finally consented to move. They do have their own apartment, but can take meals communally if they wish, and they can get extra nursing and physio care as needed. My mom would have a tougher time, though, and the disrupted knowledge of place would perhaps dislodge all the links to memroy that keep her anchored right now.<br />So tough for you being that far away, but at least enjoy the time while you have them here with you. At least, as much as you can while still juggling work's demands. Take care.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-74244258694554048102013-02-28T13:41:32.534-08:002013-02-28T13:41:32.534-08:00Yes, ER would be a dangerous place for her right n...Yes, ER would be a dangerous place for her right now, and she has a wonderful GP.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-81675370458937484592013-02-28T08:37:35.296-08:002013-02-28T08:37:35.296-08:00I'm glad your mother could avoid the ER and th...I'm glad your mother could avoid the ER and that you have such a substantial support network with which to share the duties of care so she can maintain some independence. <br /><br />I'll be curious to see when spring arrives here this year after what's been a mild winter. I'm guessing it still won't be until late April. Raquelitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13138113830990586689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-70264291458089584442013-02-27T19:52:32.752-08:002013-02-27T19:52:32.752-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-66010870249070847552013-02-27T16:31:09.731-08:002013-02-27T16:31:09.731-08:00Sounds as if your mother has received such compass...Sounds as if your mother has received such compassionate care from both the professionals and the family. Thank you for the beautiful photos.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-13998788432379431712013-02-27T12:08:18.816-08:002013-02-27T12:08:18.816-08:00Thank you for these lovely photos of spring's ...Thank you for these lovely photos of spring's soon arrival. <br /><br />I'm sorry to hear about your mother's accident, but pleased to know that the damage is not serious. Independence of some sort is so important. I'm glad you were able to avoid the ER.Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-69766184036521140462013-02-27T09:58:06.699-08:002013-02-27T09:58:06.699-08:00I'm sorry to hear about your mother, and I'...I'm sorry to hear about your mother, and I'm glad it all turned out for the best. ERs are like giant petri dishes!<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your lovely photos, especially of the hellebores. I just love them, and remember when I hiked the mountain range near Madrid (in my semi-misspent youth) they were always a sure sign of spring, no matter how winter wanted to linger. They have a wonderful name in Spanish -- pie de grifo, or "griffon's foot" -- my favorites are the ones just tinged with a little ruddy purple.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-25464262909119125672013-02-27T08:39:27.271-08:002013-02-27T08:39:27.271-08:00Spring is definitely on its way. It's good to ...Spring is definitely on its way. It's good to be able to avoid ER because the hospital setting is hazardous for the frail elderly. For your mother's morale, it is important to be able to walk and go to the hairdresser. Madame Là-bashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16703782237948233124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-46419634325540279872013-02-27T07:51:38.823-08:002013-02-27T07:51:38.823-08:00Wow, what lovely photos - we had another snow stor...Wow, what lovely photos - we had another snow storm blow through here last night! <br /><br />Your mum is in such good hands!Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05504513116873595049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-6474338757359700282013-02-27T07:36:03.637-08:002013-02-27T07:36:03.637-08:00Spring was all over my garden yesterday as I left ...Spring was all over my garden yesterday as I left for the mainland - working over here until Friday. My mum must be much like yours - the indignities and injuries and independence (!) of life in her own place are preferable to the thought of assisted living. So much falls on my dad, so it's good to have them on the Island for a few weeks. I have a feeling that this may be the last trip for them. Ontario is so far away when there's a crises. <br />Thank goodness you and your siblings can support one another as you support your mother.Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-11474290174607881362013-02-27T07:17:52.000-08:002013-02-27T07:17:52.000-08:00Spring is settling in nicely in your garden. I am ...Spring is settling in nicely in your garden. I am sorry to hear about your mother's fall. Wise not to have gone to the ER as the waits are hours and the germs are much too prevelant. <br />Take carehostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.com