After attempting a few times to get through, I was able to speak with my mother yesterday. We had a great conversation, and it was wonderful to hear her in such better spirits.

More than anything, what has her so down is her line of work...she takes care of elderly patients who are basically on the last few weeks of their lives, and it has kept her in constant rotation with depression, as my grandparents just passed away about 2 years ago. As I told her, I understand that she is trying to make up for the loss of Nan & Grandpa, feeling as though she could do for others what she couldn't save them from, but it's only going to make things worse for her emotionally in the long run. She informed me that no one else has had the balls to say that to her, and from that point on, it seemed she snapped out of her depression a little, and I think she realized what needs to be done.

My sister called me today to let me know she was picking mom up from the hospital as well, as she's been so doped up on sleeping medicine that she;s missed all of her groups and therapy, so there was really no point in her being inpatient at this time. I'm really happy to know she's taken all these steps to really help mom out in my absence. I feel after all these years, my family is really coming together and holding each other closer than we ever have before.

So it seems good news is all around, and I'm feeling a lot better just knowing things are going to be okay.

Anyways, I am back to my busy schedule. I swear, I never have time to rest, but I can do that when I'm old. Just hope all of this work pays off someday!