Summer Laugh
Jul 28 2012 in Blogs, Caring for Parents and Kids, Jo's Blog by Jo
It’s been a while (I had to check to see if Denise had archived my blog for lack of posting) and I owe a proper update…which this is not unfortunately. The summer has been filled with painful and exhausting reminders that my caregiving duties extend to more than just my Mom and Dad. I did however have a funny moment that I wanted to share immediately.
This week I took my parents to a routine medical check-up. Overall their health has been steady, I see slight decline in Dad’s alertness but nothing precipitous. He remains largely wheel chair or bed bound and rarely opens his eyes anymore. Mom, however, is the energizer bunny of dementia patients. She’s going to outlive me for sure.
On this day she was particularly wired and providing loud and hilarious commentary on anything and everyone in sight. After a particularly funny string of one liners and vigorous debates on why I needed more spankings (somehow with Mom it always comes down that, doesn’t it), she paused to take a break and said, “…well I’m just going sit here for a minute and pretend I know who I am!”
It never fails, my 86-year-old mother with dementia is always the wisest person in whatever room she’s in.
kristin said on July 28, 2012
Jo, thank you for that! It’s wonderful!
I understand the energizer bunny thing, and sympathize with you trying to keep up with your mom. Hope to hear more in an update.
Pegi said on July 29, 2012
OMG, how wonderful with all you have on your plate to be able to appreciate such an ironically funny moment!
Trish said on July 30, 2012
Jo, Your mom is adorable! Thanks for sharing this and I do hope things settle down for you soon. Take care!
Meryl said on July 30, 2012
Jo, that one comment makes all the difference doesn’t it?? Hope that things improve and you get more laughs!
ejourneys said on July 31, 2012
Jo, that is perfect! I think your mom (and you, for sharing) have made a lot of people’s day. Thank you for that.
I hope things ease up and conditions improve. I am keeping my fingers crossed.
Denise said on August 3, 2012
I love this! A sense of humor can be just what heals the heart.
I’m thinking of you, Jo, and your family. We’re here whenever you have that chance to tell us more.