I was just wondering this morning where you've been - and I'm sorry to hear about your Mom's broken ankle and foot.

Your Mom is very lucky to have a daughter like you to take good care of her. In the meantime, you've got to know that all is well if she's feeling good enough to tease and insult. I know that sounds weird, but last summer - my Mom had a heart attack and I rushed off to go and look after her - and I remember feeling relieved when she started to pick on me a wee bit - that's when I *knew* she was going to be ok after all.

It sounds like your Mom is going to be ok - if she's still very interested in fashion and has her usual 'strong' personality - then all is well, despite the current circumstances.

It'll all work out.

In the meantime, you might want to take a mini-break from caretaking ...a bit of shopping for some brightly coloured accessories or even layering tops will help break up the never-ending-neutrals-challenge that you didn't exactly sign up for. It was supposed to be just one week.

I recommend getting your Mom all set up with some good tea/coffee....some nice baked goods and maybe an audiobook and taking off for an hour or two in search of colour.

Hang in there, and I have to say once again - your Mom is very lucky to have you in her corner.

Your Mom is very lucky to have you . It is very hard to be a caretaker sometimes.
Take care of yourself.

Sending a virtual hug, Suz. Wishing your mom a speedy recovery. Hang in there : )

Bless you for being there to take care of your mom. She may not say it, but we all think you're AWESOME!

Sending virtual cases of wine your way! Hang in there!

Oh Suz, I'm so sorry to hear this, and I wish you and your mother all the best. Falls can be so dreadful, but at the end of the day it could have been a whole lot worse! Wishing her a speedy recovery and return to stylish footwear.

Wishing your Mother a speedy recovery - and you something colourful to wear!

Oh, Suz, your poor Mum - sending lots of speedy bone heeling vibes to her, and ((hugs)) to you. I am sure my Mum and I would drive each other mad if something similar happened!

Oh Suz, I'm sorry! I've been in your shoes a couple of times (once after my mom had a fall, no broken bones but a huge contusion and a lot of pain for her, and again after a stroke as she re-acclimated to her home). My mom was a dear sweet person but very demanding in her own way, and it's very hard to be the sole caretaker, I know.

Take time for yourself when you can, and yes, a sense of humor goes a long way! Give your mom lots of hugs too. This time with her can be a gift.

Thanks for checking in; I thought you must just be busy with work, etc. I'm sorry to hear about your mom, and I can really feel for you. Trying to love on my mom is sometimes like going in for a hug with a cactus.

I was wondering where you'd been. Am so sorry to hear about your mom. I echo Janet's comments and can add that I know how it is. I generally have a 3 day rule with my mother (that's the limit of our complete contact before it starts to get ugly), but that rule doesn't apply when there is a need such as this. My mom broke her leg when I was in high school and I had to help her then and it was quite a learning experience for us both. Last Year I had DH in the same boot for an Achilles tendon injury and it was a challenge to be the single parent of little kids and take care of the adult (and myself). Hugs from us all and hopes that the healing progresses, you get a little time to yourself and keep your sense of humor (and the wine) close.

Aw, I hope your Mom has a quick and safe recovery, Suz! It sounds like you'll be bunkering down as nurse. Make the best of it - and good luck.

i hope she recovers soon (for both your sakes)!!

Suz, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I hope she heals quickly and fully.

My mom did the exact same thing about two years ago. She was running down the stairs to go ride her elliptical and tripped. She had the boot for about three months but recovered completely. She was 73 at the time.

The women from that generation are strong and determined and your mom is lucky that she has you to be there for her. Take care of you too.

So sorry to hear about your mom's injury! I'm glad that you are able to go take care of her. Hopefully she has a speedy recovery!

Wishing your Mum a very speedy recovery, Suz. We miss you, and are always around when you want to take a breather or need a little distraction:-)

Hang in there!