Our Mother’s Day Visit With Mom in the Age of Social Distancing
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
United States
May 11, 2020 7:22am CST
I was so delighted to see my mother yesterday! We had to maintain a 10 foot distance from her.
Not sure she fully understood why we had to keep our distance or why we all had masks on.
We did get her to smile a few times. She was sleepy because it was nap time. She kept nodding off. And even though she had a warm winter coat and was covered with a blanket, she was chilled.
The 15 minute visit flew by fast. We were told we could do a window visit anytime! All we need to do is call to schedule one. So we will be visiting on nice days.
Although it was odd to sport the newest fashion statement, we will do what’re we need to do to see our mom. Looking forward to the day when we can hug her again.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
12 May 20
I was surprised that they were allowing revisit. But, it was outside and the distance was increased to 10ft
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
12 May 20
It seems to have fixed itself. I did use my phone to post the pic and conversation.
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
12 May 20
@LadyDuck That's strange because I see it the right way and I am using my laptop.
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@LadyDuck (472386)
• Switzerland
12 May 20
@ElusiveButterfly I still see it upside down using my computer, I know that the problem of pictures not showing correctly is from smartphones.
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@BarBaraPrz (48033)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
11 May 20
Hope you don't have to stand on your heads for the window visits, too... 
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
12 May 20
The only one that will have problems is Little Miss. I don't believe she is tall enough to see inside the window. I will have to bring a step stool. I have a folding one that I can toss in the car for her.
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@BarBaraPrz (48033)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
12 May 20
@ElusiveButterfly I see you righted the pic... now my comment doesn't make any sense. 
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@LadyDuck (472386)
• Switzerland
12 May 20
@BarBaraPrz I think we were the only two to let her know.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
12 May 20
I am a big hugger and miss them so much!!
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
12 May 20
We still need to call ahead of time to schedule the window visit so that the staff can have her in her room at the time we need. They will use their phones so we can converse back and forth.
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@JudyEv (343523)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 May 20
@ElusiveButterfly Another great use of mobile phones. They certainly have their uses.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
12 May 20
@JudyEv we have been doing FaceTime, but mother doesn't really understand the concept of it.
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@Courtlynn (67082)
• United States
13 May 20
I love this photo. Make sure you never delete it. Its good for future stories about this time.
So glad you got to see her even if it was a short visit
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
14 May 20
I wish I had worn my butterfly mask.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
12 May 20
When the activities aid said that only 2 families took advantage of the courtyard visits, it made me a bit sad for those that didn't get a visit.
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@AmbiePam (95107)
• United States
12 May 20
@ElusiveButterfly Oh my. That IS sad.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
12 May 20
I was overjoyed to see her. Was nice to see my sister, nephew, brother, sister-in-law, and great nephew too. I took advantage of my sister booking her visit at 1:15 and met her there. My brother and his family had the 1:00 slot. So I got to see them prior to my visit with mom.
@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
11 May 20
oh good! I am glad they are ok with window visits
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
12 May 20
Me too!! We will get to see her more often with having that option.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
12 May 20
@ElusiveButterfly that is pretty cool
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@JESSY3236 (20141)
• United States
11 May 20
I didn't get to see my mother on Mother's Day. She was working and didn't come by. But I did get to talk to her.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
12 May 20
In this day of technology, I got text messages from each of my kids.
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@amitkokiladitya (171927)
• Agra, India
11 May 20
I'm glad you managed to pay her a visit while following all the protocols
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
12 May 20
Have to be safe in these troubled times.
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@amitkokiladitya (171927)
• Agra, India
12 May 20
@ElusiveButterfly yes .that is something that is really Important
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