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[d_trektone_w]

In recent times I've been focused on work, mom's cold and Medicare Part D for 2008. Am behind on work assignments and will be taking time off at the end of the year, so I need to get stuff done. Ever since Thanksgiving weekend, mom's gotten better, then worse, then better, then worse, and now on the "better" track. Here's hoping for no back-sliding this time. Fortunately, sis has been around to take her to dr appts and watch her for changes.

In the meantime, I've been reading up on the Medicare Part D blah-blah-blah for the upcoming year. Ick, costs going up! Am ready to change insurers for mom. Whew, almost done with this task. Need to deal with my own financial planning (or hire someone else to help me), probably in early 2008.

We celebrated mom's birthday last weekend and, despite the cold, she was in good spirits. Yay!

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[carolf.livejournal.com]

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Translation: been there, done that, but each time any of us goes through this it's a unique experience; glad that things are improving; understand the fear that they may unimprove; yeucch, medical forms; yeucch, end of year backlog; yeucch, getting behind on me because I am so involved with not me; envy that you have someone to share the burden, so happy that you do; what can one really say to an entry like this; hey friend, you are heard, I am here; and on, and on, and on, and on ...

See, I said it right the first time: !

Since you've been there ...

[trektone.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

So ... what's the secret for staying connected with oneself? I've really lost touch with the music-making side of me. Fortunately, the music enjoyment/appreciation part is doing well.

Re: Since you've been there ...

[carolf.livejournal.com]

The very first trick: don't obsess over it.

Seriously. The more stress you are under, the less creative you are going to feel. Creation isn't done in the heat of the emotion. It's done after the emotion, with enough distance to be able to translate the emotion into the new medium. Singing, playing an instrument -- no less creative than composing. Besides, you are already emoting so much in other directions, right now. You don't run a marathon the day after you climb Mt. Everest; you have to pace it all out. So ease up on yourself.

It may well be that the music appreciation side of your musical soul is the one that nourishes you right now. It is less demanding, gentler. It soothes, while the rest of your life right now incites. Performing music, as we both know, is heady stuff. And heady stuff exhausts.

If you want to talk to me directly, give me a call. You have the number, no? If not, email me.

(((hugs)))

Re: Since you've been there ...

[trektone.livejournal.com]

Good suggestions! Even though I'm not feeling the need to take action, I'm definitely obsessing over the info-gathering and planning. LOL!

[trektone.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I've been doing this ever since Part D came into being, but things change (especially cost). We had hoped to stay with the insurer from last year, but oh, well.

[singular-girl.livejournal.com]

Dunno if any of this information is useful or you are beyond this point, but here's a site that has information for senior care. (One of my cousin's is an editor for the guide.)

[trektone.livejournal.com]

Thanks -- I do know about this guide and site. Is your cousin involved in the online, print or both?

[singular-girl.livejournal.com]

I think she's involved with both.

[rabbijeffty.livejournal.com]

My very best wishes on your mom's health and happiness. She's a wonderful person, and I've enjoyed every encounter I've ever had with her.

And my very best wishes on your health and happiness, too! Stress is certainly not great for either. I hope that next year is less fraught with...stuff, for you.

I believe that my parents chose Humana for my dad's Medicare Part D. Not sure what went into that decision, but they'd probably be happy to discuss it with you, if that would help.

[trektone.livejournal.com]

My mom thanks you for your good wishes! Had dinner w/her & sis yesterday. She hopes you're enjoying your new job, understanding it's an internship and won't be long-term.

[mbumby.livejournal.com]

Hang in there. So sorry you're going through this. (Selfishly very relieved that I'm not in that situation. Also very glad you have your sis.)

Many hugs.

[trektone.livejournal.com]

This is supposed to be character-building, right?

I am miffed the ConClave website doesn't have next year's info up yet so I may plan. I'll wait. Hee!

[carolf.livejournal.com]

Hmmm. If I see any of the Concom in the coming days, say, at New Year's Eve parties, maybe I'll do some prodding.

Some time "chez nous" is part of your planning, yes?
Maybe a house filk? Definitely Zingerman's.