The dad I know is an honest guy, a virtuous guy, a moral guy. Cheat on his taxes? No way! Call in sick when he wasn't? Nope. Say he would do something and not do it? No, that's not him.
But tonight, I am wondering...can I put him in time-out for lying? Should I get in his face and say, "liar, liar, pants on fire!"? Take away his TV privileges? Make him go to bed without dinner?
I hope you know I am kidding. Really kidding. But this obstinate, belligerent man was here today for both the caregiver and for me. He refused to take a shower (when he really needed one, still does). He refused to go put on a pair of underwear (aka depends) when he didn't have any on. He refused to change his dripping pants in the bathroom instead of his bedroom so he wouldn't get the carpeting wet. And those looks he gave me!
(I wonder if I ever gave that look to him?)
Yep, time outs are on the horizon.
I AM KIDDING!
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Prayer for those Living with Alzheimer's
O God of love, hear our prayer
for all who suffer from Alzheimer's.
In the days of changing memory,be with them in their fears.
In the days when memory has gone, bless their families who suffer.
Surround them with tender love from family, friend, and stranger.
Grant them peace in their hearts, a secure home environment, and dignity in their lives.
May each day bring a blessing, hope and greater love.
Amen.
-Vienna Cobb Anderson
O God of love, hear our prayer
for all who suffer from Alzheimer's.
In the days of changing memory,be with them in their fears.
In the days when memory has gone, bless their families who suffer.
Surround them with tender love from family, friend, and stranger.
Grant them peace in their hearts, a secure home environment, and dignity in their lives.
May each day bring a blessing, hope and greater love.
Amen.
-Vienna Cobb Anderson
About Me
- Marcia
- Chandler, Arizona, United States
- I am a wife, mother of two grown kids, a pediatric occupational therapist, and now...care giver for my 87 year old father who happens to have Alzheimer's. I share this journey with my family, who has shown love, patience, and strength...not to mention great respite, when needed. That was then... Now I am adjusting to life without my dad after his death, and struggling with the aftermath of Alzheimer's Disease.
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4 comments:
Are you kidding?
You know, the time out technique generally means one minute for each year of age. He might be there a while~!
Very funny, Mrs Murgan. :) I hadn't thought of that!
I'm here for ya! :-)
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