I use tarot and oracle cards as tools for reflection and contemplation. Rather than divining the future, they are a way for me to look more deeply at the "now."
"The goal isn't to arrive, but to meander, to saunter, to make your life a holy wandering." ~ Rami Shapiro

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Poetry in Motion

From the Navigators of the Mystic Sea Tarot, the Three of Pentacles; from the Celtic Lenormand, the Rider (Bard):
          These two cards couldn't be more perfect, since today is D-Day (my mother-in-law is being discharged from the hospital). We spent yesterday with the therapist, who showed us what she could do, couldn't do, and could do with assistance (including how to safely get her in and out of a car). The hospital equipment folks arrived and set up things at her house. We've got a plan in place, though we know it needs to be flexible and have a back-up just in case. The last thing I said to my sister-in-law last night was that I would be their "Go-girl" today. While she and my husband will be waiting to sign papers and jump through hoops at the hospital, I'll be on call for taking care of last minute details. We'll be communicating closely to make sure things go as smoothly as possible. My first two tasks this morning will be to find a wheelchair cushion and buy some groceries. Once I deliver them, I'll be waiting for any other requests or instructions. The sun is up and it's time to hop on my horse (or rather in my Honda). The bard's harp makes me hope for poetry in motion, as we move through the day.

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  1. EllenMarch 24, 2015 at 8:32 AM

    I am sure in the evening you will be able to look back on a well spend day. It is always wonderful to experience how family can work together in times of need.
    Do you have nurses who will take care of your mother's daily needs or do you have to do everything yourself?

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    1. thesycamoretreeMarch 24, 2015 at 11:58 AM

      Nurses, physical therapists, sitters and us - we have a whole team in motion. I imagine we have more folks than we need, but having too many is better than trying to plug an empty slot (she has to have care 24/7).

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  2. Sharyn Mallow WoerzMarch 24, 2015 at 10:05 AM

    The last time I heard my brother speak was when we were arranging to check mom out of the nursing home. When I'd called and told him what I had planned he cried and said he'd help any way, any time. At the staff meeting his teeth were clenched, he was stiff, and the only thing he said was to admin, "if she has to come back can she have the same room?" I asked him if he'd take mom for a ride or out to breakfast while we packed up goods and furniture..never showed up, haven't heard from him since. Families. Can't live with them, can't shoot them. All the very best on this journey.

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    1. thesycamoretreeMarch 24, 2015 at 12:01 PM

      Thank you my friend. I'm very grateful that although they might lean toward the co-dependent side of things, my husband and SIL are truly heart-centered people who will do what they say and help in any way they can.

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  3. Inner WhispersMarch 28, 2015 at 4:08 PM

    Teamwork, research, and plenty of rushing around - yep, I can definitely see that in these cards :) And perhaps also making sure that the communication channels run smoothly. When you have 24/7 care, you need structures in place to make sure everyone knows what needs doing, when, and what's been done...

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    1. thesycamoretreeMarch 28, 2015 at 5:04 PM

      I created a logbook with sections for all kinds of entries for each person who stays with her to fill out. That way whoever comes in next will know how she's been; it also lets us know if anyone sees a need we need to take care of. Teamwork requires lots of communication for sure! By the way, I really like all the extra cards y'all included with this deck. :)

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    2. Inner WhispersMarch 29, 2015 at 3:07 AM

      That sounds perfect! We have loose sheets with a grid for each week, and different sections. Loose sheets work better for us, as what we note has changed over the years.
      Glad you like the extra cards. I hope that, given they are just iterations, they are quite easy to use :)

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