The Reluctant Carer

I care for my husband who has Huntington's Disease. I'm new to this caring or 'uncaring' and I'm struggling. In being honest about this, maybe other carers will feel less guilty and less alone.

Saturday, March 17, 2007

Talking to Roo

Many years ago, I used to teach 4 year olds. One day, when I was shopping, I met Megan with her mummy. Megan, turned in amazement to her mum, and said:
'Look, it's Miss; I thought she lived in the home corner at school.'
Yesterday, when I was driving the children back from tennis, the phone rang. It was Roo, so I pulled over.
Roo: Are you alright?
Me: Yes, I'm fine, are you ok?
Roo: Yes, are you alright?
Me: umm, great
Roo: Are you alright?
Me: Of course, I'm f****ing alright, why are you phoning?
Roo: You weren't in.
Me: No, the kids have had tennis.
Roo: You haven't been in today.
Me: I have a life (umm).
Roo: Here's Moo
Moo: Ben's (another carer) gone off for a few days. He says he needs a break.
Me: Well, that's good.
Moo: He hasn't taken Lyn
Me: That wouldn't be a break then
Moo: Silence
Moo: How's the slow cooker?

1 Comments:

  • At 9:45 AM, Anonymous Trish said…

    Hi Mrs,

    Know exactly where you are coming from. That Silence from Moo screamed a thousand words!

     

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