My sister-in-law and I took my mom to visit her brother recently. He is in poor health and they haven't seen each other in a month or so. Mom seemed excited to be going and my uncle was thrilled when I called to tell him we were coming for a visit. Well, as we were getting ready to head out the door Mom asked if she should carry her purse. I told her "no". It would be in the way and she didn't need it. She looked at me quizzically and said "what about my cards". I inquired, "what cards?" She responded, "my insurance cards. I might need them." I said, "you know we are going to Uncle Don's, right?". She said, "yes". I convinced her that she could leave them at home. But I don't think she ever really understood that she most certainly would not need her insurance cards to visit her brother.
Now you tell me what was going on in her mind.
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Hi Susan! Thanks for stopping by my blog. My husband works with the elderly and often spends time explaining random things that have become confusing for them. Sometimes they start to worry and think they've left the oven on (even though they live in a nursing home), or they can't find their husband (he passed away years ago), or even just little stuff like not recognizing their own things or forgetting what "supper" is. It's hard to see this end of life, isn't it? It reminds us so much of our own mortality.
ReplyDeleteBeing a caregiver is not easy...best wishes to you on your journey.
Thank goodness for knitting, I say. It keeps us sane in the midst of so much else that makes no sense!