There is no place like home!!

Christmas Day my Mom fell and broke her hip. She had a partial hip replacement the next day. I traveled to her city on Sunday and am still here. My Dad isn't able to stay by himself for long periods of time, and isn't safe driving alone. So, looks like I'm here for a while -- at least 2 more weeks, I'm sure.

Mom is in a nursing home doing her PT. She is really doing well and has a tremendous attitude. She says that the place she is in is really nice to her and she is content to be there until she gets to come home.

As nice as they are, however, it still isn't home. She can't get up from bed without supervision, can't take any meds that they don't give her, and doesn't always get exactly what she wants to eat. Going to the bathroom isn't private anymore, and she severely feels the loss of her mobility.

I'm staying with Dad and I have to remember his schedule as well as mine. A frequent conversation goes like this . . . "Dad, have you taken your medicine? ..or..Dad, it is time to take your blood pressure. (We are doing that twice a day because it was a little out of whack and the dr. added a new medication. We'll see the Dr. next week, but I see it getting better each day.)
Dad fixes most of his own food, except for the evening meal, so it isn't like I'm overworked! I've only had to cook two evening meals since I got here. Last night I fixed some turkey and rice, which we had with green beans. Today, we ate lunch out. We also have left-overs from a meal that some church friends brought.

Even though I have all the necessities of life, I still miss being in my own home.
The near and dear to us may be as simple as having our own favorite cleaning supplies, the ability to turn on the TV at odd hours without disturbing someone else, cooking with one's own favorite pots and pans, etc. Do I sound like a whiner? Probably. I have use of my brother's computer for short periods of time but miss having it available anytime I want. I miss my sewing machine. I miss my Sweetie!
I miss my very own home.

Well, got it out of my system --
How are all of you doing?
If anyone is out there, please stop in and say hi!