its been a quiet week really,mum has got a lot of pain in her toe, my ankle and foot is killing me, so i have been resting it. well,for me its resting.lol did cut grass and did bit in garden. mums visitor came thursday and i went to wells, rather cool though so did'nt stay long.
i want to say thankyou to mary Just Mary who is the guest editor this week, pam sent me email congratulating me so i went on magic smoke and looked. she has written a touching entry. and i am grateful to her. thankyou. but i want to just say something, i consider it a privilege to care for my mum, it's never a chore, and i am by no means unique in what i do. ok,it don't make it easier that i am not well myself, but there are many thousands of people who care for a parent, child, brother,sister etc. and who never get any kind of recgonition. so i am sharing this with them. anyone who thinks it is easy needs to try it, it's 24/7 365 days of the year, the pay is crap lol but the rewards? well, i am just paying mum back, for all she has done for me in the past. i have already been rewarded. 55 years of being her son.
one last thing there is a new journal by dee, if you are into fish pay her a visit, i think she will be grateful for any comments, Fishkeeping by an Ex expert she has just started this, very short entries,so why do i mention it? well, i know how it felt when i started this, lot of entries had no comments, and you feel is it worth it? no-one will be interested. and i think she has what it takes to become a really interesting journal writer. so go on,pay her a visit. its a decent day here, sunny but a cool wind, so i shall get on and do a bit in garden i think. take care all
14 comments:
I think your attitude about being a care-taker to your mum is fabulous Mort. Yes, there are a lot of people who care for someone else, but I wonder how many have your attitude about it. You are a good man and I am thankful to get to know you a bit. Have a nice weekend and take care of that foot.
Hugs, Joyce
Oh Mort what lovely things to say ,Im sure your Mum realises how special you are ,dont over do it this weekend ,have a good one ,love to you both ...Jan xx
Ok so now I can't see the screen for blubbing! lol. Good job I haven't just slapped on my war paint or my desk would be multi-coloured!!. On a serious note, my fav other man....To me you will always be unique, not because of what you do, but because of who you are. You shine as bright as the sun In my world. ;-)Congratulations Mort. Love Pam xx
Hi Mort .....gosh this entry really hits the heart. I know exactly what you mean when you say its a priviledge to look after your Mum. When you love someone so much it certainly isn't a task, but of course not every carer has that same view, in fact some have it very hard caring for someone who is not at all greatful......you and your Mum are both special. Have a nice weekend and look after that ankle.
Luv Jaynee X
Firstly congratulations on being a "Guest Editor Pick" truly deserved, you doso much for your lovely mum plus all the other stuff you do gardening, cooking, even though not in the best of health yourself. You do a sterling job Mort, like you say the rewards are great you and your mum are happy.
Take care
Yasmin
xx
Yes Mort, it is satisfying, but hard work to take care of anyone who can not raise themselves., from a chair, bed or any where. I know from trying to help my 6 ft.son but I did it and am just so glad I could. If you care to you caN LOOK AT THE BOTTOM OF MY jOURNAL that I did yesterdaY. i WROTE THAT after I reaD YOUR COMMENT.about life and death. I hope that will make you realize I was not being flippant. You run out of how to cope after a time. or number, some to young and some to violent. Lucy
I remember when I cared for my mom how hard it was. It WAS 24/7! I likened it to caring for a baby, except much harder because you are dealing with an adult body and it's harder to move. I gotta give you credit Mort...you are a wonderful son to her and she is lucky!
Hope you have a good day.
Love, Pam xoxox
Caught up with you at last Mort, I had lost the link to your blog so I am putting you back on alerts. Congratulations on being picked by the guest editor.
http://journals.aol.co.uk/jeanno43/JeannettesJottings/
Yes, many people are currently caring for a parent. But with your medical problems, great sense of humor, gardening abilities & selfless love? Not quite. You are a gift. :-) ~Mary
Hi MOrt, You are one of the best of carer's and never forget that..there are carer's and carer's !! I am still feeling completely empty but felt if I came on here I might be able to "get away" for a wee while. There are so many folks worse of than oursleves....just dosn't feel like it sometimes does it. Love for now Sybil x
Been lovely weather here too Mort, and my garden is bursting with colour. Must try to get some pics.
Thanks for the advert my friend.
All the best to you and your mum xxxx
Oh Mort how lovely you were picked by the Guest Editor ~ that is very well deserved ~ hope your Mum's toe and your ankle are feeling better ~ your Mum is so very Lucky to have you ~ I am sure she knows that ~ glad her visitor is still calling in to see her and you got some time out at Wells ~ Ally x
have a good week girl and enjoy your gardening
hugs
Sherry
What a touching story of your Dad Mort, thank you for sharing. We all have rows with our parents but they still loved us and knew we loved them. I was in my forties when I lost my father, nursed him through Alheimzers for the last five years of his life and it was awful to see him become a caricuture of the man he had been and his so intelligent brain become mush. At least your father did not have to suffer that. By the way, where did you get that wonderful zodiac graphic on your sidebar? I would love one with my birthsign.
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