Well, today's hearing was a welcome break from other things.

[MineralMan]

Right now, I'm dealing with my parents, who are both 94 years old, suddenly moving from their house of almost 50 years to an assisted living facility. My mom went to the emergency room, was OK, but the doctors there insisted that she be in a place where she gets 24/7 support. This happened too quickly for me to fly out there, so my sister and BiL had to handle the move.

The transition is difficult for them. A new routine. A new environment. It's stressful, so I've been on the phone a lot. Things are getting a little better, and my being there would not help all that much, so I'm staying here. I'll fly out later, or if another crisis occurs.

So, following the insanity in DC is a break from a far more real situation. It's politics as usual in the Senate, so I've been listening to Republican Senators, through their hired hit-woman, tried to break down a nice woman who was sexually assaulted by a boy who is now a man awaiting confirmation to become a SCOTUS justice.

It's a comedic relief moment. It's a break from the reality of being worried about very aged parents. Now, I'm waiting to hear from Brett Kavanaugh, which will provide more comic relief.

Life sometimes sucks, but politics never fails to entertain.

[thucythucy]

1. Best wishes to you and your family.

[redstatebluegirl]

2. We went through this 2 years ago, it is heartbreaking.

Hugs to you Mineral Man.

[MineralMan]

4. Thanks!

It'll be OK. I'm talking to them frequently, and know that they'll adapt to the new situation. My wife and I went through this with her mother, who hated her new environment for a week or two, but then decided it was just fine. She met some new friends, got three meals a day without any effort, and had all sorts of activities.

The same process will probably work with my parents, too, but they need some support right at the beginning. I'll keep talking to them, but going there right at this moment would not be helpful, really. They need to find their equilibrium.

[leftieNanner]

3. Love your attitude and perspective MM

Sometimes we need to be reminded about the really important things in life.

Sending love to you and your family.

[MineralMan]

7. Thank you!

[Hekate]

5. It is very hard. But I am glad your mom and dad are able to remain together...

That in itself is a blessing of sorts.

[MineralMan]

6. Yes. Next June will be their 75th anniversary.

It's crucial that they are together. Mom has serious memory deficits. Dad is very frail. We've been trying to get them to move into such a place for a couple of years. So, we'll see how they settle in. I think they'll be fine, but it's a very difficult transition.