No except from the book tonight
Traveled up to see my parents overnight, so no book excerpt, sorry.My Dad's Alzheimer’s accelerated rapidly over the summer and my mum went into hospital for an operation. The combination was utter chaos for my sister who lives with and cares for them.
Got perspective though on things from being here........
Yes, I feel loss when talking with a man who at times asks me “who are you”.
BUT my loss is insignificant compared to the loss for my Mum. For over fifty years they shared a bed, now his erratic behavior at night time and her need to recover from her operation has meant they sleep in separate bedrooms. Yet to see the tenderness between them, as they say their prayers together and share a good night kiss is heartwarming.
And for my sister it is a case of getting out to a shop or go for a walk only if she can arrange someone to be here to mind my dad. Luckily we are a very united family and between us we will cover as many weekends/ nights as we can so that she can get a break.
Have much to be thankful for, and I know it.
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