Ch-ch-changes

What a crazy few weeks it has been.  

Ryan is recovering well from his brain surgery.  He is now in a rehab center, getting stronger everyday and regaining movement.  It's hard to believe that just a week ago, they were waking him from sedation after being on a vent overnight.

That's really the best news.  My son is on his way to healing.  The rest of it?  We will handle.  We are working on having lots of patience as he works through what he experienced and the after-effects.  Like they say on Big Thunder Mountain in Disneyland, "It's the Wildest Ride in The Wilderness." 

The other big news is I have a new job.  I loved my previous community and the residents-boy did I love those people.  The problem was I had an abusive boss and he was doing illegal things.  The details of it are going to be handled in the eye of the law, but let's just say that a lot of my stress and health issues were the result of his constant harassment.  So, I found another community and gave my notice. The unfortunate part is that the community and the care were really lovely, until I was faced with the underbelly of ugliness.  It's like a pretty palace but underneath the beauty of what is on the surface is a dungeon full of disgusting creatures and things that will harm you.  I know the residents are well taken care of.  There are people there who really care about what they do.  The problem is towards staff who he decides to target (usually women over 50).  The bigger problem is the company that manages the community is letting him get away with his abuse, despite knowing what he has done with no repercussions and the owners have put their support behind him.  He is like the ringmaster, manipulating all of those around him.  I am hopeful the legal proceedings will awaken them to his insidious actions.  

The new place is just wonderful.  The team is genuine and I love being there everyday.  Soon enough, I will be back with some fun senior stories and before you know it, we will have a Celebrate Senior Walk there, as well. 

More than anything, I am exhausted.  And I am so grateful.  The support from our friends and family has sustained us.  I am ready for the kids to be hospital-free forever after this.