hugs and prayers.

I hope you are able to talk to your mom, and your neuro about getting better care. it sucks to be dependant on others for stuff.

(((((PEG)))))

Happy birthday to your Mom. I'm sure she's got alot on her mind, too, since she is also in ill health. Have you tried talking to her about how you feel? Maybe tell her what you expressed in your post (nicely)? Nothing will ever get resolved if nobody talks. I'm not sure what kind of medical issues your Mom has but remember you mentioning that she was driving around New York City......that's pretty impressive at 80! I couldn't do it now and I just turned 50!

I guess what I'm trying to say is that you both have valid concerns. Since you have time and it's not imperative that you find a place today maybe you could begin your search for housing so you won't be caught off guard when the time comes. Be proactive and take some control over your situation by doing what you can do now. I realize that there are some things out of your control but try concentrating on the things that you can do something about. That might help make you feel less anxious.

I hope things work out so that you can keep your dog.

Peg, you and Esperanza are in my thoughts and prayers
Happy birthday to you and your mom!
I couldn't say better what Kitty posted, so I'll just say "ditto" .
Thinking of you and your furry buddy
Linda

Was Espernanza used to her mat being on a carpet? Perhaps you can get a cheap area rug or pulled out rug from a renovation fofr free. My dog is aging anf often hesitates to enter the kitchen as sometimes he slips on linoleum ffloor so we lay down pool towels for him to walk to exit door on. Eventually we didn't ave to, but he may require it again tomorrow or the next.

Someone from the MS Society has come in to help mom & I a few times as sort of a crisis intervention counselor. I contacted him & he is coming in the morning OH WAIT - IT IS MORNING. In the past when Gene has been here things settled down for a while so maybe that will work this time. Trying to have a few people for lunch on Sunday for mom's birthday but some of her friends have issues with me (things they don't fully understand because mom doesn't tell the whole story) so NO ONE is cooperating with this party - as of now ONLY 2 PEOPLE are coming. Whatever there issues are with me they need to grow up & honor my mom. Whatever! I'll repost after meeting with MS Society.

peg,

i really feel for you and what you're going thru.
i'm so glad that the counselor is coming to see you and your mom.
i agree with talking to your mom. see if you two and come up with a compromise.

i was going to suggest calling your MS society but you're way ahead of me.
try to think in problem solving mode.

don't give up peg. i think esperanza will come around as you can change her circumstances. keep us updated. we're here for you.