THE BUDDHIST CARER

Facebook memory Pops up from 10 years ago. Kissing? Errr, what's that? (No photo credit as source unknown)

"Nice consistency!" the porridge Meister just said. Quite the accolade.

Laughing and talking with his sister and best friend is so exhausting.

He feels not quite sure what time it is, what to do... Disoriented.

Between 9 and 12 is when they said they'd be here. Whose time counts the most?

Chinese leftovers - from last night's dinner - for lunch. One of my favourites.

"I'm tired" doesn't touch the sheer exhaustion I feel. Weary to my bones.

Ich fühle mich wohl wenn ich mich auf Deutsch verweil'. Ich habe Reiselust!

Seeing people's posts Of trips, near or far away. Fear of missing out.

A bowl of porridge Evokes retreat conditions Just for a moment.

Having a shower Well, it's quite a palaver. Could slip any time.

Haven't had a drink Too busy badgering him Just drink more, Suzanne!

The fear of maybe. He might fall; perhaps he'll choke. Better stay home.

As weeks go, this has been quite a week. Hubbie was away with a friend at the weekend, and I managed to have a couple of nice days out....

"You deserve a life" the nurse said to me today. I had no idea.

This weekend's respite A glimpse of my life unlived. Reality check!

He's on his way home How do I feel about that? My body tells me.

Browning leaves falling Into the river at lunch. Autumn sun, welcome!

Relaxing takes time A process of letting go Be more Penny-dog.

Oh, what a relief He's away for three nights now. Tea, toast and TV!