We're back in Singapore just in time to get just as badly jet-lagged as I was in Baltimore. Those trips to Baltimore are long, expensive, tiring but well worth it. It was great to see everyone and I already miss spending time with you all, Mom, Alex, all the outlaws, nieces and nephews and friends.
Regarding visits to Mom, I guess I am glad to say that I saw a more deterioration in most of the other residents than I did in Mom. Physically, she is obviously weaker and on several days she showed signs of being in some pain (either her butt or stomach). Walking is more of a problem but I didn't notice much difference since July in her mental state. We had only one visit where she showed intense anger at anything and anyone but that was quite late in the afternoon. Most days she was happy and chatty with maybe only two other visits marked by mainly "who are you and where am I" looks. A few times she cried about something but that was fairly quickly fixed by talking to her about something else. The best distraction - Mom really does love eating cookies. I felt bad bribing her like a child but it worked and kept her happy. Of course I wasn't around when the sugar high wore off so I don't know the whole story.
BTW, as we were leaving on the last day, the short chubby lady that looks like she runs the place said to us "you sure are dedicated to your Mother". I replied that we are there every day because we are only in town for a few weeks every year. She said, "No, I mean your whole family. Your Mother gets more real visitors than anyone else." That is because Mom was dedicated to us.
Peace and happy holidays.
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