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.
Monday, December 11, 2006
Round One
The phone rang. I thought it might be the client to come see samples that I worked up last week. It wasn't. It was an irate Weeble.
"WHERE ARE YOU?"
As I'm about to make a sarcastic remark he continues. "I thought you were coming here today!" There's a note of panic in his voice. The OPD almost infects me, and I begin to feel the panic start to surge through my system. Did I forget about her appointment to the foot doctor? I'm sure it's tomorrow. Happily, I'm sitting in front of the computer, call up Outlook, and breathe a sigh of relief.
"No, Dad, I'll be there tomorrow. Her appointment is tomorrow. Tuesday. Today is Monday." I hear pages shuffling as he consults his appointment book.
"Oh, you're right. See you tomorrow."
Oh, dear - no apologies? Just embarrassment, maybe.
ReplyDeleteHe's Dad. No apologies 🐱
DeleteI can imagine many can relate to this.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure
DeleteOh, well. Who know how we are at that age... I have no experience as my parents passed away from cancer early. Ingo´s parents are in their 80s and fit. And far away.
ReplyDeleteAnd really... working/studying from home I lose track of what day it is myself!
At least you won ;-) And were likely fully awake upon the probably missed duty!
It's very easy to lose track of what day it is working from home.
DeleteAw.....😢
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DeleteIt’s touching to see how you stepped in to support your parents during tough times, and that little moment with the phone call perfectly shows the daily juggling act you were doing. Thanks for sharing such a heartfelt snapshot!
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading
Deletethecontemplativecat here. We are blessed to live near our daughter and family. 8 year ago we were doing the usual stuff, and then suddenly, we are old. supporting your parents and helping them is a God send.
ReplyDeleteThere was no one else but me, and I know my parents appreciated what Himself and I did.
DeleteYou were and are a god send. I got confused about T Tuesday not too long ago. Sometimes it's easy to forget what day it is.
ReplyDeleteYup, either too much swirling in the noggin or nothing happening so all the days blend together.
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