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[quote=Anonymous]I may be overthinking, but can I run this by you?

A few weeks ago my mom did something and it caused an orthopedic injury, she thinks. She’s finally getting in to see the specialist today to get a formal diagnosis. Because of this, we didn’t make any Thanksgiving plans. DHs family fell through this year, so we are flying solo, just our nuclear family, and having a beef tenderloin instead. My mom’s injury is painful but hasn’t prevented her doing things outside of the house in brief increments, but she hasn’t wanted company in her home; claims she’s not up to hosting.

I’m overthinking how and when to invite her to our dinner. I don’t want to exclude her, but I also don’t want her to feel obligated. It also feels weird inviting her when she’s not feeling well, like we should be going to her, even though she doesn’t want to host, so I don’t know why I feel this way.

She sees the doctor today, so I won’t burden her with “you’re invited Thursday” today. But what about tomorrow? How should I bring it up without being insensitive or seeming unconcerned with her situation?[/quote]

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