Migraine City

Second day with both of us having full-day migraines. The house is dark and we're trying to be quiet.

I better gear up before Saturday. I'm not missing the walk unless I'm restrained.

A tad frustrated with a message from one of our social workers. Mom said that our worker is upset and seems to think I haven't taken advantage of the opportunities they've presented to us. Truth be told, there are several programs that they said would help that haven't been fruitful, but I don't feel we are to blame. I'm swamped with paperwork as it is, and some of the ideas they have just don't pan out. I applied to weatherization last October, and only get 3-hr hold times and then voicemail or a disconnect when I call to check status. I can't get contractors to call me back or give estimates in order to apply for certain grants, and even the roll of non-slip stuff they gave me to put on the ramp hasn't been put to use. I haven't had time and the rain keeps coming sporadically, which would prevent the stuff from sticking, so I haven't done it yet. My biggest annoyance is that they could think that they were helping by handing me stacks of paperwork. They know mom can't do it and they know I'm overwhelmed and don't have the time to do what's needed now, let alone adding to the list of things for me to do. But then I realize that the worker never said she was upset; Mom just thinks she is by the tone of her voice, which Mom misinterprets frequently as angry or hostile. Guess I'll find out at the end of the month.

My brain hurts. :(

If you haven't clicked, please go to my previous post and click on the getpear link. It's so easy and really does help. You sign in with your Facebook username, and it walks you through everything else. You click one button and it likes the sponsor on Facebook for you. One button answers a quick survey question. Tiny things add up to cash value (credits for custom tshirts) that really do help us and it really is free. I'm going to sell the shirts and split the proceeds with ALF. The rest will help cover caregiving expenses. Maybe another body in here would get more done - like paperwork or house cleaning or dealing with Mom's meals or appointments (did I mention the 3x/week 9 week treatment mom starts on Monday?), or about a million other things I try to juggle alone and manage time for. Next person who judges for having dirty dishes in the sink gets their face rubbed in kitty litter. New rule. =P