I’m trapped. In a room. With monotone voices droning about income tax law.
I expected a couple of very boring days.
I was wrong.
Aunt Lillian made an executive decision yesterday. She called an ambulance to take her to the hospital because her side hurt from arthritis.
Now everybody knows which side of the family my stupid melodramas come from……
An EMS tech called me out of class to get my permission to take her to the hospital.
“Is anything wrong?” I wondered.
People, her blood pressure was perfect. Pulse ditto. Blood counts normal. Every reading was better than someone half her age.
I had many colorful retorts, but I bit them back and said, “She can’t go to the hospital.”
Then I hung up the phone and cursed and screamed in the lobby of this hotel.
I didn’t have children for a reason, and I cannot stand viewing my aunt as a manipulative, conniving adversary. Keep us in your thoughts. I’m sure we’ll find a routine.
Won’t we? ????????????????????
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You do not know how much I’d like to say – yes, you will find a routine – is there such a thing with elderly care? Or, for that matter, child care? (I’m still raising my 30 year old.) *sigh* I guess all I can give you is a platitude (such as it is) – this too shall pass (like a big old kidney stone).
I know we’ll adapt. She’ll adapt, too. After cleaning out her house and documenting the filth everywhere, she absolutely cannot live on her own. She was spending thousands per month on live-in care AND THEY DID NOTHING ABOUT THE STATE OF THE HOUSE. She’s in the best place possible, though she calls it a hellhole because she can’t do whatever she wants and doesn’t have someone waiting on her 24/7. Fun times. Ha.
Yikes. The beatings will continue until morale improves.
I’m being beaten. As usual. Ha.
An innovative way to alleviate boredom, but you’re not playing along nicely.
Plenty of other ways at her disposal.
Hey, just a little tiny thing I noticed. Every time I come back to your page I hit the “Like” again because it indicates I haven’t. 🙁 So, please know I’ve liked/loved everything you’ve ever written. I can hardly wait until the Drama Llama leaves my house. I’m being worn out by three Littles. Who knew? Who can tell that I once raised three kids myself?
Every time you comment, I have to approve it, too. Weird.
Oh my goodness, Andra! I have many years of experience caring for older family members, many with serious health issues, but I have never been through what you’re experiencing with your aunt. I don’t know if you can dig any deeper for the required patience. I’m not sure I could!!
Weirdly, I’m not impatient at all. I’m pretty zen most of the time. Tomorrow, I’m going to be clear about how she can get her phone back. We’re interviewing a companion for her tomorrow, too. I think that will help her a lot. We are doing the best we can do in a tough situation. Most people realize that. Her caregivers are being extremely patient with her and with us. We’ll all get there together.
i went through all kinds of crazy ups and downs with my mother during her final years. like having a toddler all over again, but with life experience. a perfect storm. you will find a rhythm but it’s a bit of a moving target -)
Yes. She is very crafty. I’m glad to hear it can be done. Thank you.
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