Stopped at my folks house this morning
to drop something off for later.
Dad had to run an errand, asked me
to wait around in case my mother woke up.
He left.
She woke up.
Ok.
I can handle this.
I got her a cup of coffee - with a straw.
Good start.
Then she wanted to get up.
Ok, I can handle this.
Got her up.
Got her washed up.
Got her dressed.
Lots of laughter,
a few tears,
but lots of laughter.
I told her we'd have to wait until
Dad got back to get downstairs.
I don't think I could manage the stairs.
Dad came back.
I went to work.
2:15.
Get a call that mom needs help.
Ok, I can handle this.
(I'll be honest, I didn't think that
at the time)
I drove home WAY too fast.
Took care of things.
I handled it.
I have been praying for strength.
My prayers are being answered.
I am grateful.
Oh, and I'm grateful for egg nog too.
Mom and I rested and each had a
glass of really heavily spiked egg nog.
We earned it.
4 comments:
(((HUGS))) It is so hard to see our parents struggle. And it's hard to switch roles and become our parents caregiver. But you have and will do it and do it well. Sending prayers up for strength and for your parents. Hang in there!
I'm always grateful for eggnog. So, so sorry things are so tough right now Kerry. I'm kind of lousy at the more serious stuff but definitely everything Pam said goes for me too.
Sorry that things are so hard. I'm sure your mother appreciates you beyond what you could imagine. What you're doing is love.
i agree with all of the previous posters -- what you are enduring is so hard but so amazing. you are doing a fabulous job of being strong & i am sure both of your parents are so grateful to have a wonderful daughter to depend on!
xxoo
cyn
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