Since I wrote last my Grandpa was released from the hospital and got to go home. He was doing really well in the hospital. But, being home for two days he isn't doing the greatest. My dad and his sister stayed with him last night. My dad got up with my Grandpa every 45 minutes. They have a baby monitor for the night time so they can hear him. My dad says he just would get uncomfortable. He is also very confused and getting a little mean. I am glad that I don't have to deal with this (YET). As I sit back and watch my dad taking care of him, it has taken a toll on him. Actually, it started 15 years ago. When my grandma needed to be taken care of. This has cost him 15 years of his life. But, what an amazing example to me. I just know that when my parents are in need of caring it will be me that will take them in. I am learning from my dad everyday the good and the bad.
It is my dad and his brother that have taken care of my grandma & grandpa. The others live further away and only come when they can. They don't see it everyday, they don't hear my grandpa say, "just take me out and leave me under a tree." Holy Cow if they actually did their names would be MUD. But, others don't see and hear everything. I just wish they would understand what they have been through. They not only have my grandpa to take care of they also run the family farm.(which is their lively hood) And they are trying to spend time with their families, and make memories with us.
But, like my dad says, " just put on your rhino skin and you'll be ok." I am wondering if grandpa will pull out. But, like I wrote before it's ok. Sometimes it's just their time. I know it will be hard when it does happen. I just think of happy he will be. To be able to walk, see his Sweetheart, and then be able to come back and haunt some of his family(ha ha).
10 years ago

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I love this. Have I ever told you that I have a secret crush on Rhinos? Seriously, they are so tough! In my next life I hope I come back as a rhino.
It is sobering to think about taking care of our parents later on. I too will most likely be the one doing that. And honestly, I look forward to it for a few reasons. One, I can finally make sure they EAT HEALTHY! and Two, it will give me the brief opportunity to actually repay them for all they have done for me. Its the least we can do.
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