My mom turned 93 in April. I thought sure she would outlive me, even at that time. She was diagnosed with alshiemers 5 years ago. She's lived alone for the last 20 years and refused to live with me. This leaves me driving 40 miles, one way, to attend her needs. When this was a twice a week thing, it wasn't so bad. Since then, it has evolved to a daily trip and at this point it takes all my time. She needs constant care. Ribbey has been there to talk me through most of this, but now, Ribbey has taken a very ill turn too. I can't drive to see her and she's not able to travel. As a result, we are missing calls at every turn. This has me in a constant state of concern on both ends.
I wish I could say "everything's okay" or at least, "it will be okay". And I know many of you carry deep concern for Ribbey as well. I just want you to know, she is aware of the blessings of that concern. She is aware of and cherishes her online friends and appreciates knowing, you guys are out there.
I too, have recognized the value of "online" friends. Many of you, I look to as family. You've been a part of daily life for years, some of you for well over 10 years and some even more.
I don't know how anything is going to turn out, but I do know, life is change. Some changes are great, some changes are a big challenge and some are so subtle they are hardly noticeable. BUT change is inevitable. We have all been through MANY changes together already. Different sites, different channels, different perspectives, 2 YEARS OF COVID BULLSHIT, and still we know there are more changes coming.
I want to thank each of you, for being the great, warm, wonderful, giving souls that you are. Thank you for the support you've given to this and other previous sites, as we bounced to find footing in this "dataverse".
GG, thank you for all your contributions and for all the posts you've made. I truly hope we can continue. You've ALWAYS been there. Thank you.
The sun's coming up. Time is slipping.
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