Istiqlál (Independence), 19 Mashíyyat (Will), 167 BE – Friday, October 15, 2010 about 8:10
Mom wants to go to work again. She keeps talking about finding a job. I wish she could find a job because it would make her happy. Mom worked until she was 84 years old; she stopped working because the hotel-casino went out of business. After that she couldn't find another job.
In 2007, Mom went into the hospital for a bowl resection. In 2008, she went into the hospital because of an infection in her leg. Mom has had cataract surgery on both eyes, a tear duct opened, and been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. In addition, she has macular degeneration; I don't think Mom is going to be able to work outside the house.
Showing posts with label macular degeneration. Show all posts
Showing posts with label macular degeneration. Show all posts
Friday, October 15, 2010
Thursday, April 09, 2009
I am attempting to be upbeat and positive
Istiqlál (Independence), 1 Jalal (Glory), 166 BE – Thursday, April 9, 2009 about 11:25 AM Pacific Time
Jalal began on the evening of April 8 about sunset. It's a new month and a new nineteen-day period of goal achievement and transformation. I relate all events in my life to the process of spiritual transformation. I'm not sure how I'm doing in that process because sometimes I think I'm making progress and at other times I'm not sure what progress I'm making.
Today, I'm not sure how I'm doing in the process. The one thing I'm sure about is that Jalal appears to be an eventful month. Between now and 9 Jalal (April 17), I have to do research on macular degeneration and then discuss it with Mom. Mom's got a appointment with a retinal specialist to consult of methods of treatment.
Mom is a bit hard of hearing, so before we see the doctor I need to discuss any questions she wants answered. I'm attempting to be upbeat about this entire process and stay positive. Sometimes I just want to sit down and cry, but Mom's going to ask why and I don't want her getting depressed. It's easier for doctors to work with patients who are in a positive or hopeful mood.
Between now and the 17th we will say the Long Healing Prayer every day. Mom likes to hear me say that prayer aloud and after I say it, Mom is always in a hopeful mood. Mom still has to know all the treatments for macular degeneration and the prognoses, perhaps I'll just discuss enough of it with her to find out what questions she wants to ask the doctor and then let the doctor discuss everything else.
Jalal began on the evening of April 8 about sunset. It's a new month and a new nineteen-day period of goal achievement and transformation. I relate all events in my life to the process of spiritual transformation. I'm not sure how I'm doing in that process because sometimes I think I'm making progress and at other times I'm not sure what progress I'm making.
Today, I'm not sure how I'm doing in the process. The one thing I'm sure about is that Jalal appears to be an eventful month. Between now and 9 Jalal (April 17), I have to do research on macular degeneration and then discuss it with Mom. Mom's got a appointment with a retinal specialist to consult of methods of treatment.
Mom is a bit hard of hearing, so before we see the doctor I need to discuss any questions she wants answered. I'm attempting to be upbeat about this entire process and stay positive. Sometimes I just want to sit down and cry, but Mom's going to ask why and I don't want her getting depressed. It's easier for doctors to work with patients who are in a positive or hopeful mood.
Between now and the 17th we will say the Long Healing Prayer every day. Mom likes to hear me say that prayer aloud and after I say it, Mom is always in a hopeful mood. Mom still has to know all the treatments for macular degeneration and the prognoses, perhaps I'll just discuss enough of it with her to find out what questions she wants to ask the doctor and then let the doctor discuss everything else.
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