I called to try to get her to watch "Dancing With The Stars" and I am pretty sure Tom is not allowing her too! ARRRGGGGGG! I sent her a card today, and said something to the affect that I hoped that Sister #1's visit wasn't too stressful...but then I deleted it. I have never said an unkind word to my Mother, about either of my Sisters, partially to keep my dignity in tact, and to try not to upset her with the Truth, Heaven forbid.

I will not know how much damage she did on this trip for awhile. In fact I don't even know how I will find out? I will ponder & pray about it, and may call her Current, or Fired Attorney, or may call her current, or fired DPOA of Finance. It would make good reason for me to be concerned? And I am still throughout her Will & her Trust, but..I dunno...stresses me out. I am not on good terms with either one of them either, for letting this mess continue to unravel.

Hmmmmmmm Any suggestions? I had to "Google" Mother's new resting place, so I will know where to visit her, when she is dead? Do you think THAT was a little upsetting? Crazy.

Wow, Sky. I sure wish I was smart enough to come
up with something brilliant and effective. From your
other posts, though, it seems like you are between a
rock and a hard place (BTW, your reference to "dumb
as a bucket of rocks" was a good one ).
I am so sorry for the position you are in and even
more so for your poor Mom. The only thing that
comes to my mind is you have one of the hardest
paths to tread--you have to be so very careful not
to step on the toes of the ignorant (or worse) so as
to not be cut further off from your Momma. It doesn't
sound like you're going to be able to get a straight
answer from anyone, but will have to rely on reading
between the lines, trusting your instincts, and putting
the bigger picture together piece by piece. I wish you
luck.
Hey! Anybody out there--especially those of you who
know Sky's story in more depth--have some words of
wisdom?
Carol
P.S. Your Avatar is totally coooool.

Sky,
I wish I knew what to tell you that would ease the pain that you are feeling right now. The uncertianty of it would be pushing me over the edge. This might be one of those times when you might not get the full answers to your questions. You might have to trust in God and let him handle all of it this time. Pray that Mom is ok and that daughter's visit didn't upset Mom to much.

I was thinking about when you were talking about the story in the bible where the king had to make a dicission about teh baby..

That is the story of Solomon and you can find it in 1 Kings Chapter 3 verse 16-28
That is funny that you mentioned that story because in my bible study we are reading 1 Kings and we just read that story and about the Wisdom that Solomon had..

Thanks You Two. I will look up that Scripture too. I must be getting better about "Letting Go, and letting God" because even a few months ago, saying "Do Nothing" would have sent me into a FRENZI!

I am sure joining my new Church has helped. Also, I have seen some awesome answers to prayer, like Connie B's story? Amazing. Don't worry, I still have a few tricks up my sleeve. If things get really hairy, I already have my foot in the door, at "The Special Task Force, on Elder Financial Abuse" in Mom's County.

They have my phone calls, most of the story, and I believe her name, already. They just choose to "DO" nothing with it, at the time. I am so unsure about anybody keeping "MY" anominity, that is so crucial, and dangerous.

You are right about the tight-rope-walk too! There is something worse than an early death, for my Mom. And it may seem selfish, but I could not live with never being able to talk to, or see her again. And trust me on this one, this guy (her husband) does have that much power over her. All he would have to do, is say the word, and she would do it. *Sigh*

My whole Church family is praying for her every week. For her Physical, and Financial protection, and to see God's hands all over the outcome, so we can all look at his works, with awe!