Have been thinking about stress, and just how many times I've been told to look after myself, how important that is. Well that is so true, but in our case the person who wishes me to look after myself and take care is my own caregiver.....Mac. He makes sure I rest, tells me to relax, makes sure he gives me lots of loving, and when he does lose it as at times he does, he apologizes and tries so hard to make up for it..
I'm not sure how other caregivers feel, and if they have noticed that the person they look after is often the one who seems to be giving the care. of course not in terms of the work in the home... I know that in our home except for very simple jobs I do everything. Simple jobs - for example today - had Mac help put away the groceries - at this point he mixes up - fridge with cupboards, or stove so I give him the article - point him in the right direction, then make sure he looks up - i.e. top of fridge - freezer, down top shelf of fridge this all takes more time than doing it myself, but I love the look of satisfaction Mac has when he and I are finished and we enjoy doing it together. Same thing applies to doing the dishes - or hanging up or putting away laundry, feeding the cat.
Now I'm trying to find good t.v. programs, as the news just doesn't do it really, unless it's about a murder of a child... Children are the most important news items for Mac.
Just tonight I tried to explain how Jason kenney minister of immigration is labelling refugees as non- contributing immigrants and denying them medicare..when his dept was asked to make a statement, they ignore the media, no reply.....this is so terrible. I had mac with me as I tried to compose an email to this sleezey minister of a sleezy government...in the past this would have been Mac's forte...but he , now of just does not get it...oh well..but if he hears of a child being hurt, molested or put down in any way, he can talk very earnestly and seriously about this...anyway, all this to say...i'm looking for good stories, and good programs - any ideas out there, anyone???
The caregiver is tired and so is the wife of the caregiver, so g'nite.
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