It's pouring here in Colorado! Not the weather - challenges in my Life!
My 79 Year old Aunt broke her left elbow Tuesday. She had emergency surgery on Wednesday and will be in a cast for the next 8 weeks or more. Maria has dementia and her right side has limited mobility due to stroke. Did I mention she's diabetic? ....And a hoarder? ....And on Percocets for pain? You get the picture!
Every minute that I'm not at work I am caring for my Aunt!
I miss the exercise, the computer (she has no wifi) and me time! I am providing all of Maria's personal care along with her 73 Year old Friend who gives me 6 hour breaks when she can. Concha isn't in the best of health, either!
My Wife cooks the meals and drops by to share with us. She has her responsibilities, too!
So when I'm not providing personal cares for Maria, I'm sorting through her stacks and packs of stuff and cleaning them up. When neither left nor right side of your body works and you're toting around an oxygen cord, the last thing you need is stacks of stuff all over the floor! Happily I can report that there is a floor under all that junk - I actually found it several hours into the cleaning process!
The good news is the surgery went well and Dear Auntie isn't feeling any pain! She sometimes forgets that she can't do for herself until she gets up and stumbles like a drunken sailor from one room to the next! But she's very grateful for my efforts to help her and willing to listen to my selfcare advice. Considering her dementia it's hard to say how much of that advice will actually stick!
Well, hitting the sack for a few hours sleep and then back at it! I'll keep you all updated on how things progress. Just wanted you to know that I'm still thinking of you and praying for us all! Special prayers for Dale's surgery tomorrow and recovery following!
All I can say about all this stress is I'm sure glad I don't smoke! Smoking adds stress into our Lives and I don't need more right now!
Take care and keep them away from your face!
LLAP
When it Rain it Pours
When it rains, it pours, but we're staying dry!
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