Ok,
so my mom's refusal to pick up my aunt till her sugar was low
enough was brilliant. It worked, and the doctor recommended
intermediate care. Within three days, her sugar was down to 119,
and her gait was steadier. Trudy discovered that there are some old
friends from church there, as permanent residents. She has people
to talk to! She is able to concentrate on the dietary info they are
giving her.

She'll be out in a
couple of weeks.

Hey
Miss Hepburn,

It took me a
couple of beats to realise what Mom was doing. At first, I thought
she was just fed up with her sister, but as of last night, she is
helping her all she can. But she is making Trudy take tests!! lol.
(She's a retired teacher!!) Quizzing her as they learn about
glycemic index best foods, etc. She's making her work for it. But,
she is eating each evening meal with her, having the same food, so
she doesn't have to do it alone. And, that's kinda cool.

for
her.

The best part of
this, for me, is that I can see is that Mom stated boundaries. I
really don't think any of this would have happened until she had to
draw the line with my sister, who rehabbed from crack 3 years ago.
She still drinks, and manipulates people for money, attention. MY
sister. Mom finally drew the line, and won't let Sissy run all over
her.

It's been hard to
hear about and watch my mom go through this, without saying much. I
did it while Sissy was still on crack. I stopped taking her calls.
I stopped sending money, gifts that she could return for money, or
handmade gifts that she wouldn't take care of. Daddy was next, but
Mom was last. I spose moms usually are.

ANyway, it's been
an eye opener, especially the way my Aunt Patty lit into my mom
when it seemed like she was backing out of the game. Patty freaked
out.