Through My Eyes
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Did You Ever...? "Did you ever think you'd be doing this for your dad?" That's the question my dad asked me as I washed his back while he sat on the toilet. "No, but I also never thought you'd have a triple bypass either. And no I don't mind doing it because I love you so much. You've got at least another 10 years on your life now." He just looked up at me incredulously. I just continued, "I expect you to be around for grandchildren!" "Whose grandchildren?" he grinned. "Mine of course...hope still springs eternal!" None of this has been easy by a long shot. I hope I can just keep dad focused on the future and not on what he can't do at the moment. He gets really upset that he can't do the simple things for himself and embarrassed that he has to ask me for help. I'll be honest it hasn't been easy for me either, but I know it's only temporary. Still here I am taking care of my dad, putting someelse's needs ahead of my own. Just when I thought I had somewhat of a handle on my life again the other shoe drops and my life is put on hold. Oh well my time will come, like I told my dad "hope still springs eternal!" |