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Mame~I did get over for some years after I had my children...but it has come back with a vengeance now as I have gotten older. Things to put on a resume....I have established the skill of changing an adults depends with one hand while changing the sheets with the other. My skills of juggling the finances has been enlightening, they may not get paid on time, but they do get paid. My record keeping skills include....daily records of my elder's med routine, receipts that I wrote out myself because of businesses that would not give me a receipt since it is not their usual practice (I had this happen last week), I can multitask cooking meals while walking a dog, doing laundry, and instructing paid caregivers to give my elder a shower, wash their hair and put on clean clothes. U have had the pleasure of cleaning up blood, vomit, pee, poop, and investigating where all the little pills on clothing came from when I take it out of dryer only to discover it's from the poise pad my elder left on their panties. Then I re-wash and dry the clothes, LOL!! Yes, I love my job!!
It started out with that email but has turned into a great day! I am relieved, I believe that was causing me a lot of stress...having someone I was not happy with, is that worse than not having someone I wonder, idk I don't intend to find out, I got someone for interview already.
I had a personal breakthrough with mom again, I handled one of my pet peives with her in a completely different manner than I usually did and it turned into a nice lesson instead. It was another wonderful experience with her of pure love n joy we both felt!!!
Pork. I've always hated pork. That is all Mom wants to eat. She still cooks so she's up every morning cooking some kind of PORK. Sausage or bacon. Then for lunch, a pork chop. She even asks the butcher for pork livers, which totally grosses me out. The smell of pork makes me sick to my stomach. I rarely eat meat but pork especially bothers me. Two days ago she made four large sausage biscuits and ate every one of them. Yet she's skinny and losing weight. I know we are supposed to let them eat what they want but I am SO tired of my house constantly smelling like pork. That is the first thing I smell when I wake up as she beats me up and starts cooking. Afraid to stay in bed because she starts fires in the kitchen. And ... she takes the batteries out of the smoke alarm near the kitchen because she 'doesn't like to hear that noise' ... so I can't rely on the smoke detector. I replace those batteries at least three times a week.
Something new the past two weeks: she's starting to repeat everything I say. Does this happen to anyone else? Also, driving along she makes up outrageous stories about people who near us as we pass their house. She will say ..."that woman who lives there goes to the bar and drinks all the time" and she doesn't even know the woman. She's not being funny, she says it like it's a fact.
We have been dodging tornadoes for two weeks. Had to seek shelter last Friday night and it was a miracle I got her down into the storm shelter. Mom is 7 inches taller than me and outweighs me by 20 lbs.
Awe one of my favorite sayings is "who doesn't love bacon"!! boy that part of the country has it bad, if it isn't hurricanes on the coastal states its these twisters....I will pray for your safety. That must be so skeerryyy, I cant imagine, we get the earthquakes out this way!
So I was gonna say with ma today I normally get so short and irritated with her. I like to try to let her eat on her own if she can but she (sometimes depending on food) spits things out if I don't stay with her.... I found her doing that today and told her no, don't do that, food goes in, it should not come out! as I usually do...and she sed her usual "I promise I wont do that anymore" I had been so grouchy I usually would say something back like "oh yes you will soon as I turn my back, so do not make a promise you cant keep". this time I was so relaxed with her and just simply sed "I know you will try your best so that is good enough" and she lit up like a Christmas tree and agreed with me, she still spit it out as I knew she would but who the f-cares is what I learned im only stressin us out.... seeing her reaction taught me something,,, that approach is possible only now cause what I am learning and releasing here, so THANKS EVERYONE!
Ps question with regard to spitting the food out...whe have been battling over this she has heard it hundreds of times I know why she does it, but what I wonder is.... she only does it when I am not looking or out of the room. I sometimes catch her in act she tries to hide what she is doing.. if she knows enuf to hide it, why doesn't she know enuf to not do it at all...I know is dense on my part but ??? baffles me...except my presence reminds her of the rules maybe?
Still alive here...I dumped baking soda all over the floors last night and left it! Have been doing a lot of cleaning, recycling, donating, getting rid of stuff, four car loads so far, sending my dads stuff to d he can do what he wants with it. donating toys, clothes, furniture antiques just getting rid of all kinds of stuff. if it is broken fix it or toss it. if it can be used donate it, if it can be recycled do so if it is trash THROW IT THE HELL AWAY!!!! i just don't want this crap anymore ya know...Mom wont get rid of much of anything and if she complains about "all that stuff in the basement..." again I will ignore her...hack hack cough cough fp not dead. Will keep praying for it. It's all bad.... Glad to see bobbie on missin Deefer still hope you are OK. Probably swamped there too...rain, sun and errands about all here....
Good for you Jen! I am surprised your mom is letting you get rid of it all without a fight! There is nothing like cleaning out! Makes me feel great-hope it does the same for you! Juju-yea-you have to choose your battles. I understand that it doesn't make sense...but that is the nature of the game and I am realizing that it is driving me crazy trying to figure things out (and fix it of course! I know I have to stop that Bobbie!) and coming to that conclusion that I just have to accept it and go with it. I have been here-at acceptance before...but somehow fall off the wagon all the time... But I am back on today and feeling good. Wish I could bottle this feeling and take a drink every time I get crazy... BJ-so sorry about the pork...I have trouble with any strong smell in the morning so I can't even imagine waking up to that and the stress of possible fire etc. You poor thing! I always think that if someone craves a certain thing that maybe they have some deficiency-maybe next trip to the DR have him take bloods and check her levels of pork. HaHa...Just kidding-Pork as several of the B vitamins also Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron & Zinc... Worth a try I guess. Gorgeous day here again today. I love the cooler days...or should I say the "normal" weather we should be getting this time of year. The high 80s we have had have broken records.... Too hot too soon! Sharyn-all of our resumes will look alike! And no one will want us! Oh well...Maybe we will win the lottery and never have to work (outside our homes) again... I better start playing! Have a decent day all! Mame
Juju-my mom has a great sense of humor and that also helps when she is doing something ridiculous-we have a good laugh about it. It doesn't make her stop doing it-but we do have a good laugh! Humor-the best medicine! :)
I not gonna fill up a lot of space today here...I gots me some shits to do's but I have to laff....My job title has shifted from materials manager to death decline n despair manager. if they only knew the skill n strength it takes...I pray for my old job (which I was growing tired of as well) much easier... I cant believe I just said that!!! hahaha
K hang in there everyone...bobbie mame sharyn. jen meanwhile..and everyone thanks for your support and patience!!!!
Okay...so I missed a couple of days. I have been doing things around here..having a sale and going to doctors. Since mom was with me I have been neglecting me...so now I am focusing on me. Its almost been 6 months. I had a good cry with my doctor today...talking about her. She's getting me something to sleep at night and something for my acheys. But I will have to say...as much as I don't miss the "gag factor" you all have given me a good giggle. Laughter is the best medicine. Juju...sometimes trying a new tactic works so much better. I found this out the hard way too. Just understand if your mom has dementia...food doesn't taste the same, nor does the textures. And spitting it out is so normal. Mom did that or fed it to the dog when I turned my back. The nurses basically told me not to worry about it. I know the stressing over those things can make a person crazy. The poop...oh how I don't miss the poop. I remember mom was so confused about what she was to use for wiping...I would walk in on her wiping with her depends..or poise pads. A couple of those were fished out of the toilet just in the nick of time. One time she used my husbands deodorant (found fecal on it) and another time she got up and used my daughters loofa glove. I sure don't miss that...but I do miss my mom.
good for you daizy n Jen...I bet that feels good!!! Physical purging is good too,I need to get rid of so much too. still hard letting go emotionally of stuff but gotta, like an old beat up chair I spent my afterschool days, etc..... combining two households creates clutter and I like organization! treat yourself good, ms daizy, you earned your stripes (everyone for that matter)!!!
oh and just to clarify...I get why she does it.. but my mental block was the selectivity she applies to it. she only does it when I am not looking. so I was thinkin is she manipulating me STILL just a lil...but I reasoned out with help that she does respect and try to follow my instructions but my presence is required to be of a reminder!!! and it is cute as heck when I Bust her spoon feeding my li'l ZIggy (the Jack Russell Terrorist)! I cant help but chuckle that one off!!! and he gets a tiny scolding but all good!
ok sorry sed I wasn't gonna do this today... but I guess that is why those who had less than perfect parenting, struggle with.
What is purposeful is history but the lines blur sometimes, cause of the history!
I HAD been question myself regularly......am I crazy, is she crazy, is she f-ing with me (her fav tool was the poor me thing I am sick). will I end up in a loony bin yet....etc...idk just yapping away!!!
wow I just got that one now. as I type this out...she had no one cuz the MH (mostly dad's and bro's) issues had alienated everyone in her family.... and she was alone n sick in CG Burnout mode too, she was alone n wanted me to help her but I was a child how cud I understand everything was so freaking chaotic all the time.) poor sweet lil thing....she did it....she put a roof over my head and dads. for that matter, I will love her forever, she has certainly paid her dues!
bittersweet double edged crappy situation..... I was planning on finding a nice man and having some kids after my divorce not this, but I cant abandon her.
then there Is the anger I rage with toward dad for his role...but again he was sick, too...how can you blame someone for being sick.... and they had their fair share of tragedy in their life as well...losing a newborn, etc.... and they didn't have the support we do.....It wasn't talked about in there day! especially now that you know how hard life's blows can be!! I cannot blame them but I can be angry this is what I was born into, a life of chaos!! I know a child learns more from actions than books I am sure I learned poor life skills in this drama!!!! some I have overcome some I still struggle with!!!
I gave up a (part time) job that I really loved to take care of my dad full time. He was not nice growing up and he's even less nice now. I don't know how to deal with him. He demands all my time and attention. I try to get some air, go to the grocery, even volunteering to do outside stuff that I really don't want to do, just to get away from him. He wants to go everywhere with me, I've even had to kick him out of the bathroom so I can pee. sometimes when I come home from somewhere I've been blessedly alone, I sit in the car and cry. I have to make myself go into the house. I used to love the home my husband and I raised our 5 children in. Now it feels like a prison. And smells like a latrine.
Norman-I totally get taking the long way home or having a good cry in the car. I don't want to go in either. Homewithmom-they do like something to do! Mom folds her stuff and I used to refold-but not anymore...I just put it away like she folds it. No energy here for redo's. Daizy-poop on the deodorant?! Ick! I wouldn't gag over it but it sure is disgusting! Juju-You have so much going on girl! Hugs to you! My positive attitude lasted until hubby and son came home and I was excited to have dinner with them and chat and what do they do? Immediately walk out to the shed to work on son's motor cycle. Oh yea! I get to eat with mom who repeats the same stuff over & over.... They are now eating and wonder why I am quiet. Whatever. Didn't get out today cause the car breaks are bad... Hubby has to fix them. Good thing I had cancelled daycare cause mom slept all day. And I mean all day. I was really worried. I would wake her and give her meds and a little food... She talked and said she was ok-that she just wanted to sleep. So, she got up-finally-at 4pm. I had a tension headache from worrying about her. I could have gotten a lot done had I known she was gonna sleep all day. But I just putzed around...waiting mostly... The bathroom is clean...and her laundry and we had a nice dinner-Pork BJ!!! Haha Anyway, the day wasn't a complete waste. And it was nice outside. I will try and get back on track tomorrow... Ttyl! Mame
Boat time for me again?!!! Sitting watching Downton Abbey with mom... Can't wait to go to bed-but since she slept all day I am not sure when we she will want to! :)
It is good to throw stuff out after so long, just crap! Move it out and move on...best I can considering...Ah the place that smells like a latrine....yep, five years going. When we move after he croaks we will have to use that odor block paint, and of course refinish all the floors...beh...
We had a 30 review with the community on Tuesday. They recommend moving mom into the memory unit because she is having some trouble dressing herself in the right order in the mornings.We have agreed it would be best. They said she is participating in activities and is making friends. She will not initiate contact on her own, but that is my mom. Midget on the other hand is not working out, they suggest we remove midget when mom gets moved downstairs. Sis doesn't want to that, but the nurse in memory care is only willing to give midget a week to 10 days to adjust. I don't see that happening. Whats really bothering me early this wednesday morning is my sister wants to make my mother over into someone she isn't...she hates this sweater that mom wears everyday and wants to throw it out, she doesn't like the haircut my mom has been wearing for at least 7 years now and wants her hair different. It's a little thing, but I want my mom to look like my mom based on what she would choose if she could. We have already had one argument on this subject and I am trying hard to keep my mouth shut, but my sis is just too controlling. She really needs to stop picking at the way mom looks and leave her be who she is.
Boat Time for Mame! Sorry the guys are insensitive. Have you told them, hey wtf! I know that some family members can't even hear about caregiving or how your day went and will do anything to run out of the room to avoid it. I get the waiting too.
You're doing it Juju... I had Chinese today as well. Something about Chinese food is comforting to me.
Jen! omg how much longer?
Sharyn, your sister can't control this disease and I bet she is in denial about what's going on with your mom. Little stuff like a sweater and haircut is what she can pick on but you probably already know that it's not about the sweater and the haircut. Can you let her take your mom out for a makeover on your sister's dime? They would both have fun and you could come down to the boat!
Here's hoping that the memory care works out and there is less stress.
ok, thinking about everyone, and Cattails and Deef and Cuz!!
The Cat has fallen into a nasty habit. And I am the Enabler. I wake up at 4am and have a pee and the Cat thinks that this is a perfectly good time to holler for something to eat. I try and ignore her and that works until she gets on my desk to find some paper to shred. Then I get up and feed the Cat. I have got her right where she wants me. haha
I used to be a comedian before I took care of mom but haven't done stand up in forever. This Friday I will do it again at a comedy club near here. I never thought that I would perform again because I was so sad about all of this. Thanks again for being here you guys.
I just took a shot and called the club thinking I could maybe get 5 minutes in an amateur showcase but they figured out that I have done this before so they're giving me a feature spot. We'll see how this turns out. haha. Bring it.
It's part of the recovery to know that you can at least get some of your life back.
Bobbie.. Did you move yet? How is that going? Sharyn Awe...Hope you don't have to separate them. If she could keep Midget sure be a level of comfort for her in the transition...I hope it works out, im pullin for ya midget, be a good li'l doggy!!!!! Sounds like things are going ok otherwise...I saw your post somewhere about the laurel n hardy day with her shower!! that is tooo funny! I was gonna say one day looked at my MA and thought I got her looking just like me, now!!! Same hair and clothes I would pick for me, I pick for her, never occurred to try to pick what I would think she would pick. I love to make her look cute and bright....I treat her more like my baby than my mama! but literally she is my 100lb baby, so why not have fun with it...I never got to dress up my kids, etc! By the way everyone who meets her thinks she is just the cutest lil thing. I know it not just me...god I do sound like a parent...my kid is the best lol!!!!
I am blessed that she is so sweet n co-operative blessed blessed blessed...how bad things are it could be worse she could be running round the house hiding things, hallucinating etc...we have a peaceful life... Probably tooo peaceful. I wish for a job or some human interaction to offer a distraction , Have a debate with on the hot news topic, simply cook a meal or make a pot o coffee once in a while...or hand me the item I forgot therefore have to put ma back in bed and go get it, and start over etc...just that security and companionship of someone else around case I keel over.
I run in a small circle but never been this alone..i always had a work family...I spent a lot of time at the office....this is like solitary confinement! That is what I think puts me over the edge..the solitude
anyway things are ok much better than they were a month ago!!
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bobbie...our posts crossed, and funny we closed it almost identical. Way cool bout the comedy thing. I wonder how much material you could use from this life...how can we make shitty diapers funny...I think mite be special kinda humor only we get? but there has got to be something in it you could use?
Hey there Juju, The boat is supposed to move this Sunday. Was supposed to move last Saturday but it didn't work out so hopefully this Sunday.
I don't do any material about caregiving yet since I haven't gotten up since mom died. Don't know what will happen and we shall see!
And I guess I have to deal with this sh!t: Roscoe, kiss my ass. Tried to be nice to you but I guess you are too immersed in misery to realize that. If you don't like the thread, stay off the thread. Offense intended.
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It started out with that email but has turned into a great day!
I am relieved, I believe that was causing me a lot of stress...having someone I was not happy with, is that worse than not having someone I wonder, idk I don't intend to find out, I got someone for interview already.
I had a personal breakthrough with mom again, I handled one of my pet peives with her in a completely different manner than I usually did and it turned into a nice lesson instead. It was another wonderful experience with her of pure love n joy we both felt!!!
Something new the past two weeks: she's starting to repeat everything I say. Does this happen to anyone else? Also, driving along she makes up outrageous stories about people who near us as we pass their house. She will say ..."that woman who lives there goes to the bar and drinks all the time" and she doesn't even know the woman. She's not being funny, she says it like it's a fact.
We have been dodging tornadoes for two weeks. Had to seek shelter last Friday night and it was a miracle I got her down into the storm shelter. Mom is 7 inches taller than me and outweighs me by 20 lbs.
boy that part of the country has it bad, if it isn't hurricanes on the coastal states its these twisters....I will pray for your safety. That must be so skeerryyy, I cant imagine, we get the earthquakes out this way!
seeing her reaction taught me something,,,
that approach is possible only now cause what I am learning and releasing here, so THANKS EVERYONE!
Ps question with regard to spitting the food out...whe have been battling over this she has heard it hundreds of times I know why she does it, but what I wonder is.... she only does it when I am not looking or out of the room. I sometimes catch her in act she tries to hide what she is doing.. if she knows enuf to hide it, why doesn't she know enuf to not do it at all...I know is dense on my part but ??? baffles me...except my presence reminds her of the rules maybe?
Glad to see bobbie on missin Deefer still hope you are OK. Probably swamped there too...rain, sun and errands about all here....
Juju-yea-you have to choose your battles. I understand that it doesn't make sense...but that is the nature of the game and I am realizing that it is driving me crazy trying to figure things out (and fix it of course! I know I have to stop that Bobbie!) and coming to that conclusion that I just have to accept it and go with it. I have been here-at acceptance before...but somehow fall off the wagon all the time... But I am back on today and feeling good. Wish I could bottle this feeling and take a drink every time I get crazy...
BJ-so sorry about the pork...I have trouble with any strong smell in the morning so I can't even imagine waking up to that and the stress of possible fire etc. You poor thing! I always think that if someone craves a certain thing that maybe they have some deficiency-maybe next trip to the DR have him take bloods and check her levels of pork. HaHa...Just kidding-Pork as several of the B vitamins also Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron & Zinc... Worth a try I guess.
Gorgeous day here again today. I love the cooler days...or should I say the "normal" weather we should be getting this time of year. The high 80s we have had have broken records.... Too hot too soon!
Sharyn-all of our resumes will look alike! And no one will want us! Oh well...Maybe we will win the lottery and never have to work (outside our homes) again... I better start playing!
Have a decent day all! Mame
K hang in there everyone...bobbie mame sharyn. jen meanwhile..and everyone thanks for your support and patience!!!!
Juju...sometimes trying a new tactic works so much better. I found this out the hard way too. Just understand if your mom has dementia...food doesn't taste the same, nor does the textures. And spitting it out is so normal. Mom did that or fed it to the dog when I turned my back. The nurses basically told me not to worry about it. I know the stressing over those things can make a person crazy.
The poop...oh how I don't miss the poop. I remember mom was so confused about what she was to use for wiping...I would walk in on her wiping with her depends..or poise pads. A couple of those were fished out of the toilet just in the nick of time. One time she used my husbands deodorant (found fecal on it) and another time she got up and used my daughters loofa glove. I sure don't miss that...but I do miss my mom.
treat yourself good, ms daizy, you earned your stripes (everyone for that matter)!!!
and it is cute as heck when I Bust her spoon feeding my li'l ZIggy (the Jack Russell Terrorist)! I cant help but chuckle that one off!!! and he gets a tiny scolding but all good!
but I guess that is why those who had less than perfect parenting, struggle with.
What is purposeful is history but the lines blur sometimes, cause of the history!
I HAD been question myself regularly......am I crazy, is she crazy, is she f-ing with me (her fav tool was the poor me thing I am sick). will I end up in a loony bin yet....etc...idk just yapping away!!!
wow I just got that one now. as I type this out...she had no one cuz the MH (mostly dad's and bro's) issues had alienated everyone in her family.... and she was alone n sick in CG Burnout mode too, she was alone n wanted me to help her but I was a child how cud I understand everything was so freaking chaotic all the time.) poor sweet lil thing....she did it....she put a roof over my head and dads. for that matter, I will love her forever, she has certainly paid her dues!
bittersweet double edged crappy situation..... I was planning on finding a nice man and having some kids after my divorce not this, but I cant abandon her.
K im crying again....good day!!!
especially now that you know how hard life's blows can be!! I cannot blame them but I can be angry this is what I was born into, a life of chaos!! I know a child learns more from actions than books I am sure I learned poor life skills in this drama!!!! some I have overcome some I still struggle with!!!
sorry and have a good day!!!!
Homewithmom-they do like something to do! Mom folds her stuff and I used to refold-but not anymore...I just put it away like she folds it. No energy here for redo's.
Daizy-poop on the deodorant?! Ick! I wouldn't gag over it but it sure is disgusting!
Juju-You have so much going on girl! Hugs to you!
My positive attitude lasted until hubby and son came home and I was excited to have dinner with them and chat and what do they do? Immediately walk out to the shed to work on son's motor cycle. Oh yea! I get to eat with mom who repeats the same stuff over & over.... They are now eating and wonder why I am quiet. Whatever. Didn't get out today cause the car breaks are bad... Hubby has to fix them. Good thing I had cancelled daycare cause mom slept all day. And I mean all day. I was really worried. I would wake her and give her meds and a little food... She talked and said she was ok-that she just wanted to sleep. So, she got up-finally-at 4pm. I had a tension headache from worrying about her. I could have gotten a lot done had I known she was gonna sleep all day. But I just putzed around...waiting mostly... The bathroom is clean...and her laundry and we had a nice dinner-Pork BJ!!! Haha Anyway, the day wasn't a complete waste. And it was nice outside.
I will try and get back on track tomorrow... Ttyl! Mame
Sitting watching Downton Abbey with mom...
Can't wait to go to bed-but since she slept all day I am not sure when we she will want to! :)
sometimes I cant stand myself, lol!!!! it's good tho..my humor is returning!!!
Sorry the guys are insensitive. Have you told them, hey wtf!
I know that some family members can't even hear about caregiving or how your day went and will do anything to run out of the room to avoid it.
I get the waiting too.
You're doing it Juju... I had Chinese today as well. Something about Chinese food is comforting to me.
Jen! omg how much longer?
Sharyn, your sister can't control this disease and I bet she is in denial about what's going on with your mom. Little stuff like a sweater and haircut is what she can pick on but you probably already know that it's not about the sweater and the haircut. Can you let her take your mom out for a makeover on your sister's dime? They would both have fun and you could come down to the boat!
Here's hoping that the memory care works out and there is less stress.
ok, thinking about everyone, and Cattails and Deef and Cuz!!
The Cat has fallen into a nasty habit. And I am the Enabler.
I wake up at 4am and have a pee and the Cat thinks that this is a perfectly good time to holler for something to eat. I try and ignore her and that works until she gets on my desk to find some paper to shred. Then I get up and feed the Cat.
I have got her right where she wants me. haha
I used to be a comedian before I took care of mom but haven't done stand up in forever. This Friday I will do it again at a comedy club near here. I never thought that I would perform again because I was so sad about all of this. Thanks again for being here you guys.
I just took a shot and called the club thinking I could maybe get 5 minutes in an amateur showcase but they figured out that I have done this before so they're giving me a feature spot. We'll see how this turns out. haha. Bring it.
It's part of the recovery to know that you can at least get some of your life back.
Love you guys,
lovbob
Sharyn Awe...Hope you don't have to separate them. If she could keep Midget sure be a level of comfort for her in the transition...I hope it works out, im pullin for ya midget, be a good li'l doggy!!!!! Sounds like things are going ok otherwise...I saw your post somewhere about the laurel n hardy day with her shower!! that is tooo funny!
I was gonna say one day looked at my MA and thought I got her looking just like me, now!!! Same hair and clothes I would pick for me, I pick for her, never occurred to try to pick what I would think she would pick. I love to make her look cute and bright....I treat her more like my baby than my mama! but literally she is my 100lb baby, so why not have fun with it...I never got to dress up my kids, etc!
By the way everyone who meets her thinks she is just the cutest lil thing.
I know it not just me...god I do sound like a parent...my kid is the best lol!!!!
I am blessed that she is so sweet n co-operative blessed blessed blessed...how bad things are it could be worse she could be running round the house hiding things, hallucinating etc...we have a peaceful life...
Probably tooo peaceful. I wish for a job or some human interaction to offer a distraction , Have a debate with on the hot news topic, simply cook a meal or make a pot o coffee once in a while...or hand me the item I forgot therefore have to put ma back in bed and go get it, and start over etc...just that security and companionship of someone else around case I keel over.
I run in a small circle but never been this alone..i always had a work family...I spent a lot of time at the office....this is like solitary confinement! That is what I think puts me over the edge..the solitude
anyway things are ok much better than they were a month ago!!
love you guys...thanks for being there!
Way cool bout the comedy thing. I wonder how much material you could use from this life...how can we make shitty diapers funny...I think mite be special kinda humor only we get? but there has got to be something in it you could use?
The boat is supposed to move this Sunday. Was supposed to move last Saturday but it didn't work out so hopefully this Sunday.
I don't do any material about caregiving yet since I haven't gotten up since mom died.
Don't know what will happen and we shall see!
And I guess I have to deal with this sh!t:
Roscoe, kiss my ass.
Tried to be nice to you but I guess you are too immersed in misery to realize that.
If you don't like the thread, stay off the thread.
Offense intended.
Easy enough?
lovbob