My Mother is Getting Minor Surgery…..

My mom is my number one champion in all that I do. She is getting a ‘minor’ surgery today. I once heard that there is no such thing as minor surgery if someone has a knife anywhere near you!

I am here at the hospital working until I will take her home. This is great in one way- I always do better when I have to stay somewhere and can’t roam around because of feeling uncomfortable and all ADHD.

In other ways, it scares me. Do you have bipolar? Have you thought of the people in your life whom you love and what would happen if they were suddenly gone? I think of this all of the time. I am not concerned about my mother today, it really is routine. But I think of how it will be if she dies. Yes, I am honest about it and use the real words and think about it a lot. I have to prepare ahead for the things in life that will tip me into serious mood swings.

Today is an occasion where I think of how I am as a daughter. Would I pass this checklist?

1. I love my mother and show her this by treating her with respect.
2. When she drives me bonkers, I remember that time on this earth is short and a mom driving me bonkers is a good thing!
3. I tell her how much she means to me. Often, I can’t say it in words because I will cry and it’s too painful for me, but I do show her with my actions. Such as being here for her surgery.
4. I am honest about the bipolar and we use my treatment plan together. It saved our relationship.

I can pass this test. My mom has been my constant star and I am thankful. It was not always this way. Relationships ebb and flow. I made the decision to stay here in Portland, Oregon becuase my mother is here. It was a good decision!

Is there someone you love who takes care of you when you’re ill?  Have you said thanks lately!  Thanks mom!

Julie

My mother Rebecca and my nephew David