First:
My Mom has been seen by MANY doctors and has visited the hospital many times in the last year. She is thought to be in need of living in a home by many of those doctors and the emergency room doctor doesn't understand why she isn't in one because of all he sees her for.
Well, the home and social worker sent papers for the doctor to sign and admit her, well her doctor said that she won't sign until after she sees her tonight because she hasn't seen Mom in a year AND said she might not okay it!
Where has her doctor been all of the times Mom had to be seen or consulted. The doc was in her office, sending other doctors to see Mom here and there. She refused to believe my Mom was sick until one of her co-doctors saw her and couldn't believe that Mom hadn't had better care.
If this doctor doesn't okay the convalescent home, well...we'll see then...
Second:
My daughter is supposed to have a plan in place at school for her "issues" and we started paperwork in September and we still haven't been given an appt. with an administrator. The teachers aren't working with her the way she needs because without the plan in place, they really don't have to. If she doesn't pass math, she won't graduate with her class next year. I am not a math whiz and every time I look for help, they say they're working on it.
Well, yesterday the counselor, with whom we've been working with for two years thought my daughter was a Sophomore, not a Junior!
No wonder my comments to the teachers and counselor aren't looked at as needing immediate attention! Last year they all worked with her and she did very well, but this year, without another piece of paper, she's drowning! It's not just the math, it's that for one thing if she doesn't get to go to the bathroom to wash or clean...she obsesses over the thought of something being on her somewhere or bleeding somewhere or ...well just about anything and the teachers this year won't accept it...yet.
There's more, but I need to keep my head about me today.
They are both so wonderful, it makes me angry and unhappy to see them treated this way...
Update:
The doctor said yes and Mom will move into her new room/home on Monday. She is a happy camper! Can you imagine being happy about moving into a convalescent home as your final place to live? She is!
5 comments:
Hala,
I am so sorry to hear you struggle. Sometimes life is pretty tough. Hang in there, I know things will get better for you. Your daughter and mother are both lucky to have you on their side. Don't give up it will all pay off eventually. Think of spring.
-Mya
Perhaps your Mom is relieved in a way. she's been in and out of hospitals...poked, probed and back in again. I know how hard this transition is....it's a mixed bag of emotions because we want what's best for them and yet...we want them to be whole and well.
I didn't realize your daughter had these issues. That must be so hard. It pains me to think people just aren't paying attention. I mean the counselor doesn't have her school records? she didn't even know what grade she's in? that's sad. HOpefully all of this will get ironed out and help her on her way to achieving graduation.
I swear girl, you definitely need this trip - 47 days!!!!!
XOXOXO
hey! thank you so much for my host gift I loved those earrings and the tag was soo ME!!! hehe thank you so much you are soo sweet! and with everything that is going on in your life you make the prettiest things ever. Hugs hun it will get better just take a deep deep breath and remember that after march 14th you will have a lovely swap coming your way! :)
toodles-
sarah
i am sorry to hear things are rough right now !! i am glad your mother is feeling good about moving into her new home and your daughter is lucky to have you as an advocate for her -
well i tagged you on my blog so you can read it to see the details ..
hang in there !!!
xo,
beth
www.bethquinndesigns.com
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