Note from Lucy

I have sorely missed spending time here with you, dear Lefties.  As some of you know, my brother passed away in March; on the day he died, my mother fell and suffered a broken hip and shoulder.  She's had a partial hip replacement, nearly two months of in-patient rehabilitation with PT and OT.  She spent her 90th birthday at the rehab hospital. I stopped short of saying she "celebrated" her birthday there, even though my sister orchestrated a sweet party with extended family and a gorgeous cake, thanks to friend James. 

 

I love my Mama. Therefore, I've been burning up the road for weeks that have turned into months all too fast.  My mother has been home (3.5 hours away from my home) for two weeks now, still physically fragile at 76 pounds, but strong of mind with a sense of humor that saves her and all of us.  There have been some high hurdles to make it possible for her to be at home with the level of care she needs, but we're managing to do that, thereby fulfilling her most significant wish.  God knows she's had to accept losing so much.  Her husband.  Her son.  Her ability to drive, go where she wants when she wants, and now her ability to move around without assistance.  I'm thankful that my sister, brother and I have been pulling together to make her life as good as it possibly can be.  We refuse to let reality ruin our days--or hers.

 

Since I've been living on Planet Mama, I simply haven't been able to write about day to day political goings on.  Having to corral all my energy and focus it on doing what needs to get done for her well being while monitoring my own.  Meanwhile, I'm grateful for some relevant Facebook posts which I will keep sharing here until I'm able to deep dive back into the political waters.  Please know that I'm grateful for your patience.  We're still connected.  And I do plan to return on a more regular basis.  Just not sure when at this point.  I'll definitely be working for a more liberal Congress and legislatures and governors for the mid-terms.  And I'll be counting on you to do the same!