Did I mention that my mom is in Miami again? That's right. My 94 year old mother. In Miami. For the summer. (sheesh!)
She's spending the summer with her two brothers – one older, one younger. She'll be staying through July so she can attend my nephew, Michael's wedding.
We had a scare about a week ago because her heart rate dipped down below normal and she had to spend the night in the hospital. So, I'm FREAKING here because we're 3,000 miles away and she's taking it all in stride. They were great there, she reported. So nice and they treated her like a queen, she said. No need to bother, she said. She's just fine. She felt like she was staying in a hotel. Kind of a nice break from her brother's house. (sheesh!)
Meanwhile, I'm still struggling with my back trying to keep it in alignment and visiting my chiropractor and trying to bum codeine from anyone I happen to know who has recently had oral surgery…
"Your 18 year old son had his wisdom teeth pulled?? Cool. Does he have any pain meds to share?" (I know. Sad. Pathetic. I'll call Betty Ford tomorrow. =D)
Anyway, so I'm feeling really old, as only back pain can make you feel, when I receive this (sobering) picture from my cousin, Maria in Miami. It seems my mom and uncles were out partying. Partying! She got over that whole pesky hospital-stay-thing pretty quickly. (sheesh!)
This is what OLD looks like in my family:
Tio Fernando (97), my mom, Luz (94), Tio Timbiriche (88).
(if you're doing the math, that's 279 years collectively!)
SHEESH!!
(Codeine? Anyone….? SIGH.)
You’re only as old as you feel, right? Seems like those three follow that to the tee!Also? Love your mom’s jacket…very moderna! 😉
Feel better! If I had any drugs at home I’d Fed Ex them to you!
That reminds me of this funny story about my dad (who will be 80 in December but you would never know it). He was at the doctor one time for his annual physical and she asked him if anyone in his family had heart disease, cancer, diabetes, etc, etc… She went down this whole list and my dad is like “no… no… no…” So finally she stops and looks up from the list and says “Bueno, ven aca, y de que se mueren los viejos en tu familia?” And my dad – without missing a beat – looks at her and replies “De viejo!” =0)
Marta,You are absolutely right. There must have been something in that Cuban water! I have a couple of relatives in my 90’s that could put my 49-year-old self to shame. Good luck with your back amiga! Remember, mind over matter!
Saludos,
Mague
As it turns out, I just had oral surgery today. But no codeine, sorry, just some PERCOCET. wheeeeeeeeeee!!!I love that your mom has siblings and that she is active. God Bless all of them!!!
Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee