I wrote this reflection a couple of years ago for my previous blog, mariasmind. I have updated it a little and included some photos and images. Our caregiving journey continues. It is never static; as our mother’s physical and mental health slowly changes, so does our response to it. Ideally, we want to be proactive – one step ahead – but that is often easier said than done. However, we persevere. Also, our lives separate from caregiving are an ever-evolving balancing act. Small steps . . .
Rereading this reflection, which was first posted in mariasmind, I am very aware of the passing of time and how much my life has changed since the teaching years I wrote about. Now, the main focus of my life is taking care of our mother, which is complicated, exhausting, but can also be rewarding and definitely requires a sense of humour. Some of the best moments spent with her are probably sharing a good laugh at something absurd or silly. She has an offbeat sense of humour, and a beautiful smile.
Sometimes I laugh at myself, rather than cry, at how caught up I get in trying to do everything perfectly. As the reflection will make clear, we take ourselves with us. I am working on chilling a little. Meanwhile, I hope you enjoy the reflection and can connect to it in some way. Let us know in the comments.
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