POLICE CALLED ME
Just after 6:30 pm. The phone said it was my sister but when I answered a man asked me who this was. I explained who I was and asked if she was ok. There were no numbers around so they redialed the last number on their phone and it was me.
It seems her downstairs neighbor was with her and has a friend on the force. She knows what she has been going through with my sister always confused and wondering where Frank is. So she and another officer responded to the call . I gave my nephew and his wife's number... and my brother in law's.
The kids called me and said they were heading over because she couldn't be left alone (which we ALL have been saying for some time)and Frank is not due back til tomorrow night. I said maybe their daughter could stay over (she is 15). In the end when I talked again with niece she said nephew was taking her to hospital to be reevaluated due to a change in condition. Niece's mom works in hospital and said she sees this alot to help get seniors help.
Now the Office Of Aging is finally involved (was called in by neighbor, nephew and now police. ) Nephew called his Dad and gave him hell and hung up on him. Frank calls him back and asks if he is going to update him on what's going on. Mike says , why you don't give a damn and hangs up again.
This is turning out very bad though because it is the straw that broke the camel's back. They cancelled BIL's cell service ( he was on their family plan) and said he's not to see the grandkids anymore. The whole thing is a mess and I'm trying to stay neutral. Frank did reach out to me (using his brother's phone) and I told him what was going on.
I do feel some guilt because he called me 8 night before to tell me he was driving down to meet his brother in VA because he was going to be in the area for a weekend (He is from Reno) I told him I had to work and days had been rough for me so I didn't know if I'd get over to see her but I'd call and Mike and the kids were stopping by to take her to one of the kid's games tomorrow. But I had another rough day and got home and collapsed. Sugar and weight are up dealing with weakness and limited mobility due to lack of core strength and pain ( and arthritis) So I forgot to call.
I did take Bill's advice and finally scheduled an appt with an endocrinologist. I can't seem to get myself back on track . I don't seem to care enough to put in the effort to make myself better (or healthier)
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Wow family drama just what they needed to light a fire under themselves to get your sis dome reliable care
I still eat candy and other sweets I am bad
There is nothing to feel guilty for. You did the best you knew how to do given the challenges you faced at the time. So please let go of that guilt. Where you are so fatigued, you may have some other issues going on. You need to get that under control. Glad you are seeing endrocrinologist.
Please do not feel guilty. You must take care of yourself first. I pray your sister will finally get the help she needs from The Office of Aging. Glad you"re making that appt too. Gentle Hugs....
I heard from nephew that sis is in better spirits today. He's going to call me later when he goes to see her. I was so afraid she would not fare well being in an unfamiliar place, but she is not isolated so it seems to be a good thing. (Plus I was unaware the UTI would also magnify her issues. I also heard from BIL and updated him.
There is going to be big drama til this is all over.