Mom

I have been checking to see if she has been drinking and I don't think she has been. I do believe her dementia is getting worse due to depression and anger, but I am no doctor. Is anger part of the grieving process? She called last night to tell me that she is thinking of hiring the guy (she calls him the 'Israeli') that mows the yard next door. Dad was in the process of talking to the "Israeli" in January. Mom said that she really appreciates Robert's help but does not want to be a burden to him with the drive and cost of gas. Mom then asked me if I wanted the lawn mower, but I think Robert, Trey and Conner should have first dibs on it since they're the only ones that know how to use it. Also, mom asked me to clean up the stuff (tools) in the backyard because she is ready to get rid of it. Hopefully, a good sign!

Kathy, per your previous blog, I will take mom a 'Dave Ramsey' budget later this week to see if this will help her feel more organized.