Hijacked

Sometimes I feel so in control of my life, and other times it is like I am being swooped away in a downstream current. I am swooping right now. I stole away and was happily retired in happy land, when my life caught up with me. Don’t get me wrong, I am not opposed to change or to meeting my obligations, but… wow! It just goes to show; just when you think east is the best direction, north comes calling. I am OK with the direction that we are headed in, but it sure is not the planned route.

Mom’s recovery is going well. She has an unbelievably strong will, and is determined to get better. For 87 years old, she continues to amaze us all. I am not kidding myself, Briana is going to have her hands full, but she seems ready to take on the responsibility of Mu’s recuperation and care for a while.

They call us the sandwich generation, because just as we think we are done raising our family, the previous generation needs our help. This economy further complicates things as many of our kids are returning to the nest. I just heard on the news tonight that the 19-25 year unemployment rate is over 17 percent.

I hope for the best, and will deal with the rest!