The trip to St. Louis went better than expected. My mother seems to be tolerating the chemo so far. K and I spent most of the weekend with my brother, his wife and my parents. The goal was to get my mother out of the house as much as possible.
Saturday we went to Grant’s Farm which was founded by Ulysses S. Grant in the 1850’s. The farm is now operated by Anheuser-Busch. It turned out to be more fun than I expected. After touring the farm, feeding goats, and sampling beer we headed to Hodak’s for a late afternoon fried chicken lunch. My mother has always wanted to eat at Hodak’s so she can scratch it off her Bucket list. After Hodak’s we walked around Soulard Farmer’s Market which is about two blocks from K’s loft. Soon it was time to call it a day so K and I drove my parents home and then returned to Soulard for dinner at small café near his apartment.
Late Sunday morning K and I met my brother, his wife and their youngest son at my parent’s house. We had lunch at Imo’s pizza and then drove out to the Columbia Bottom Conservation Area to see the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi rivers. We spent a couple of hours walking around. K and I dropped my parents home around three and then headed to the airport to catch a flight to Denver.
It was a quick trip but I’m glad I went. My mother was in good spirits and didn’t get fatigued or winded. It was good to get her out of the house. My mother is starting to lose her hair so I’m sure she’ll be bald the next time I see her. I don’t plan on going back until January or February. Things could be a lot different after a few more chemo sessions.
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I’m glad you had an opportunity to be with her and make some fun memories with her. Big hugs to you. I know that you are being optimistic but at the same time realistic about your mom’s illness but I also know that this is hard stuff you’re dealing with. Make sure to check in with your Self every so often…take precious care.
Glad it went well , reading your post it sounds like you are a different family when your sister isn’t around or involved. Yes it maybe a different Mom next time you see her , but lets hope she keeps handling/tolerating the treatment well.
Serge’s mom lost all her hair but now it’s growing back since she’s done with the chemo. Hope your mom’s chemo does the job on the cancer.