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.
Sunday, October 15, 2006
Friends Like This
Saturday was another glorious Fall day. I met Teague for lunch and then we took a walk along a bike trail along the Charles River. It was a bit breezy but the walk sooned warmed us up. Since the day was so beautiful lots of people were out and about. We passed a young family. The mother was pushing a baby in the carriage. The baby, with her large pumpkin head and one tooth grin smiled at everyone.
"There's a happy baby," said Teague.
"I'd be happy too if someone pushed me around."
"Your day is coming. You'll be the Weeble, and the Eldest will be pushing you around in a wheelchair. 'Eldest, I want you to take me to Mahket Bahsket...' "
We always say how it will be us one day when we see older (way older of course) folks out and about, moving slowly and needing help. The scary part is that time goes so fast it will be here before we wish it I'm sure.
ReplyDeleteI've since learned that elderly means 10 years older than you. I'm safe. For now 🤣
Delete....and the circle of life continues.....LOL
ReplyDeleteAnd round and round and round in the circle game
DeleteMy dad always used to remind us all about "The cycle of life." It was usually hard to argue with my dad's perspective on things. He was the wisest man I have ever known. : - )
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DeleteYes, went through that, with both. Sadly it was not due to age, both were not lucky enough for that. Darn cancer shortened their way to old age a lot and the wheelchairs were just there a short time, too.
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DeleteLOL. That's great.
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Deletethecontemplativecat here. Awesome truth. As that time approaches us, I pray that we will be healthy until the day we drop. Of course, that can't/won't be true.
ReplyDeleteThat's all that we can hope for
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