How visitation is handled... by marlboromaam

How visitation is handled...

You don't have to comment. This goes in my phone shots album.

I wanted to document how visits with loved ones are managed at the PT center where my mom is staying for the time being. You get to stand outside your loved one's window and talk to them via your mobile phone and theirs. You can at least see each other through the window, but I must admit it's hard on us both. Mom doesn't understand why I can't come in and see her, hug her and hold her. She is also not very adept with her mobile phone. It's the simplest flip phone I could find for her, but she hates talking on it. I am juggling many things at the moment and I admit that I'm not doing any of them very well, including this project. Normally, I'm a pretty fiery old broad - determined to persevere - but feeling a bit beat up and beat down these days. Still, I have hope in my head and prayers in my heart!
That seems to be the way it is at a lot of places. My next door neighbor visits that way with her mom, too.
November 11th, 2020  
We're all feeling beat up! It's why we're getting a second surge: impatience and fatigue have many people abandoning the guidelines. The sooner we all stick to them, the sooner this will be in the rear view!

You changed your “name”!
November 11th, 2020  
@mittens They are protecting their patients from COVID and I am glad about that and understand. It's still a hard pill to swallow for my mom.
November 11th, 2020  
@rhoing Just shortened it really. Do you want me to change it back? Hey, I'm really flexible right now.
November 11th, 2020  
Super hard to make visits this way. Best wished for your mom. I hope her rehab is going well and she is home soon.
November 11th, 2020  
@dutchothotmailcom Thank you, Esther! It's not going as well as she'd like it to. It's really hard on a soul when independence is lost.
November 11th, 2020  
I can just imagine how that would be. Feeling for both of you.
November 11th, 2020  
@milaniet You are very thoughtful and kind, Milanie! Thank you. We'll get through it somehow. =)
November 11th, 2020  
This must be so difficult for both of you. Sorry you're not feeling fiery as usual, I hope you are back on top soon.

I noticed your name change but now its gone back to the original, can't you make up your mind 🤪
November 11th, 2020  
My heart goes out to you and you Mom, this new norm is taking it's toll on all of us.
November 11th, 2020  
it's unimaginable really what life has become 💜
November 11th, 2020  
Such difficult times. We were in a similar situation earlier this year. Heartbreaking not to have physical contact. Even us toughies get a little worn down from time to time. Take care.
November 11th, 2020  
@kjarn Thank you, Kathy! I got a few complaints, so I changed it back.

November 11th, 2020  
@ludwigsdiana Very kind! Thank you, Diana. Yes, on everyone for sure.

@koalagardens It's difficult and I pray it doesn't get any worse.

@wakelys Thank you, Susan! I appreciate your kind words of encouragement.
November 11th, 2020  
I can’t even imagine how difficult this is for both of you... sending you and your mom a big virtual hug. I noticed the name change and back again too... do what you like/want not what others dictate... someone will always complain... it seems to be human nature.
November 11th, 2020  
@kvphoto I can't begin to tell you what your very kind words mean to me, KV. Thank you with my whole heart. =)
November 11th, 2020  
@marlboromaam “marlboromaam” has just frustrated me a tad (my issue, no one else's!) because I don't know how to refer to you by name!
November 11th, 2020  
@rhoing Just call me Mags - short for Maggie. It's okay, Thom. More than one complaint. I don't mind.
November 11th, 2020  
So tough for you and your mother Mags. I hope she is recovering? Thinking of you.
November 11th, 2020  
@365jgh Thank you very much, Judy. Really appreciate your kind words.
November 12th, 2020  
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