“Sometimes she calls me her saint or savior, but I think thats going too far.”
The last time Karen was standing on her own with the help of a walker was in 2008.
Now shes in some kind of wheelchair all the time.
I bathe and dress her before I go to work.
I do all the cooking and take care of the house and yard.
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While Im at work, she can manage by herself during the day.
We have a friend whos a caregiver come in twice a week.
She can take herself to the doctor or physical therapy if a freetransportation servicepicks her up.
Being a caregiver is a struggle, physically and mentally.
Im getting older, and I have my own aches and pains.
I want to be able to give her whatever quality of life she can have.
Sometimes she calls me her saint or savior, but I think thats going too far.
Its a tough situation to absorb.
We go to Mexico every year, usually for two weeks to a month, during the winter.
She loves to sit in the sun, and we enjoy ourselves there.
I love getting out on the river.
Its beautiful, quiet and serene.
When youre out there, you forget about everything else and concentrate on your fishing.
Its a great form ofstress relief.
And if we do well, we get some really good pike, bass or trout to eat.
