In 2003, Ma had a stroke. Dad was her full time caregiver until he he had a car accident that totaled the car. So in 2006, I became their chauffeur among other jobs.
At the time, to deal with the stress of running two households and working, I kept a blog entitled CJ's Whine and Cheeze. Egged on by some friends who enjoyed the first read through, you'll see your part when it comes by.
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
Life Is Like A.....
A friend described her life as a casserole, layers of delicious things with surprises through them. My life is more like a brownie studded with nuts. Sometimes you enjoy the crunch, other times you break a tooth.
Dealing with the elder generation is a bit like that. Most times, it can be very sweet and pleasant. Other times, you wind up suffering the complications of OPD. Old People's Disease. My cousin coined the phrase. For example, being called to run out and buy a pair of pinking shears because "they are a good price."
How does one cope? Sit yourself down, listen to me whine, add a few cheezes, and then we'll have a good laugh.
Now WE'RE the ones with OPD! 😂
ReplyDelete🤣Yes, we're now the Weebles
DeleteDealing with constant repetitions was difficult, I remember, but she had been like that all the years I had known her, my mother-in-law. I think hers was maybe the result of living alone, as I hear it now in my husband's sister-in-law, who also lives alone.
ReplyDeleteThat wasn't my mother's case as my parents lived in their home until they were 92 years old. I supposed besides Himself and me, and doctors, they were a bit isolated.
DeleteThe scary part is we'll all be getting there one day. You were a good daughter CJ. It's so hard though, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteUntil you one goes through it, one has no idea. I tried very hard to abide by their wishes. A lot of time we were at odds because safety came before their happiness.
DeleteCancer was faster with both my parents...
ReplyDeleteMy parents were strong physically, but mentally their minds were like oatmeal.
DeleteI'll be back to read more from Whine and Cheese. I dealt with taking care of parents. It's a job for sure.
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