What the week holds, and steady on

A couple of weeks ago my mother fell in her yard and fractured her arm.  She managed to gather her wits and  call a neighbor to take her to the ER.  I didn't hear about it until Monday, but it sounds like she was in capable hands.

One person took the chickens back to her house, the other took my mother and her dog to hers.  I followed up the next week, making sure the trash was taken out, the dishes cleaned, the fridge in order, mail collected and clothes fetched.  I know I am not making the same sacrifices, but I am willing to help however I can.  So I will probably go back there to make sure all is well with the house and pick up anything else Mother needs.

 My mother will tell you herself that she makes for a poor houseguest.  Not the least of which because she cannot seem to get comfortable enough to sleep.  But also because she is rather set in her habits and wants desperately to be back in her own home.  

I want to encourage my mother to live independently as long as she can.  I feel like taking her away from all of her things - her friends, her routine, and her freedom - is not a good thing.  And except for falls hazards around the house, I feel like we can accommodate that.  

What does your week look like?

Gina