[PyrNet-L] CHAT: Non-Pyr- What is happening here

[MagEBroD@aol.com]

   Well, I was asked by my little ol' lady's caseworker, plus hospital social 
worker, plus DSHS official, plus the Adult Protection Services official to 
take her in & care for her temporarily until she can get into an Adult Family 
Home, so she doesn't have to face any more abuse by her granddaughter.  Took 
her out of hospital today and into my home. 
   She had gotten mad at her granddaughter and told them to get out of her 
home and granddaughter tried to say she was crazy.  After 3 days in hospital 
being evaluated - (they knew first day she wasn't crazy, but weren't sure 
what to do with her as they didn't want to send her home with 
granddaughter!!) - this was how it turned out. 
   My hubby George was cool about it.  I told them all I didn't even need to 
ask him. He'd be surprised if he found out I'd refused to take her under the 
circumstances. So she was already here when he came home from work today 
totally aware what was up. Then he helped me get a van-full of her stuff 
moved over here.   
    Dr. said to her "Your family said they are concerned about you and care 
about you"  She said loudly "BULL_ _ _ _!!"   Dr. cracked up laughing and 
said "That's what I thought!!" 
   They were all afraid for her to go to the house and get her stuff, even 
with me, so asked me to go if she made me a list of what to get. (Afraid of 
violence against her by granddaughter.)  Granddaughter is just way too 
volotile.
    She was hospitalized for 3 days and I am only visitor she had the whole 
time!!!  The officials all said she should never have been admitted, but it 
is good she was as it made things happen quicker than they were happening.  
I'd been trying to get something done to no avail!!    Caseworker told me she 
was in hospital and they were saying she was crazy!!  I said the 
granddaughter is the crazy one! 
   I went to hospital yesterday evening and was there visiting until an hour 
and half after visiting hours ended!!  They knew I was doing her a lot of 
good, so didn't make me leave. She even came outside to see my hubby and son 
and Albert and Mattie. This morning I was back there at 8:30am and there all 
day. (After only 2.5 hrs. sleep last night!)
   I forgot to tell you that I also got her dog - little Taco Bell dog!!   
They were both so glad to be together again!!  They are in the travel trailer 
together. That way she doesn't have to deal with the stairs in our house and 
she has some privacy. Also got her authorized for one of those things you 
wear around your neck and can push button on it if you need help. "LifeGuard" 
they call this one. 
    I am really worn out, but mind is racing. Drinking a glass of wine now to 
mellow out!  We had ice cream and chocolate already!!!!   :)
   I'd like to go visit with & get my dogs, but I want her to get a good 
night's rest. You know how hospitals are.  I am afraid if I go out tonight 
that her dog will start barking and she'll get worried, or at least wake up. 
Plus mine are settled for the night. I could sure use a Pyr hug about now!!   
Hubby fed them and both boys were here all day so they got attention from 
them!! I am going through Pyr-hug withdrawals!!
   Need to check my mail a bit and then finish my glass of wine and crash 
myself... hopefully soon. But you know how I am!!  Only got 2.5 hrs. sleep 
last night!! What a day!  Or couple of days!!  Emotionally exhausted!!
   Dogs are sure better companions and treat people better than some people 
do!!  So glad she is where she is safe and loved and is reunited with her dog 
tonight.
 Janice 
MagEBroD@aol.com