NOTE: The best-laid plans of mice and men to put up more posts this weekend oft go astray when one’s responsibilities include caregiving for a person in late stage Parkinson’s, where every day can be an adventure one would rather not partake of, but want has nothing to do with it.
TCinLA,staying with your opening passage of "...best-laid plans...when one's responsibilities include caregiving for a person in the late stage Parkinson's,...' The most difficult times in life may rest on the strength of our love and a reserve of patience...a place of fortitude like no other. With respect and understanding.
As one who has just buried the best man that humanity has produced, I wish you strength and cat love on your daily/hourly path of “til death do us part.” Together 56 years, and 15 watching Alzheimer’s suck the life out of the man he was, my sympathy is deep and abiding. My three cat girls give me solace. You know about such.
Yet, the future looms, and attend to it we must. Thank you for the always spot on analysis of Sausage making at it’s finest, and most grotesque. Carry on…
May you find peace as you care for your wife. We all support you and her. She is our number one priority. Take care of her and yourself. Thankfully you have your loving feline family.
Your wife must come first, and we understand..... As for Quiverin' Qevin, the poor bastard has caught the car, and is now trying desperately not to be run over by the crazies. Too bad - that train has sailed and will sink him and his Kawkuss..... If Hakeem Jeffries and Joe Biden are half the politicians many say they are, they will reach our to the 16-18 new Republicans from normally Democratic districts, and invite them to join the "let's get stuff done" caucus so that in two years, in 2024 - a presidential election year - they might have a chance at staying in Congress. Qevin will be arm-wrestling the crazies with a whip and chair and will not have any real control over any moderates who may want to stay in the House past 2024. Time for the .stiletto of intelligent political negotiation, not the meat axe of MAGA extremism - Qevin will be totally outmatched and hung out to dry by his own side.....
ordinarily, when anyone is so obviously a dumb prick who's pretty much outmatched and outclassed by EVERYBODY, I tend to find myself feeling a little bit of pity. but KM had his chance (they ALL did) and blew it. so no, from this quarter there will be no pity. I acknowledge that my opinion on this will not keep the dumb prick from getting any sleep, but so much else actually WILL.
that old thing about getting what you wish for...
if I didn't actually live here, I'd have fun watching Jordan continue the great tradition of pervy wrestling coaches (that WAS Hastert's sport, right?). but I DO, so I'll happily forego the fun.
Fate and circumstance are coming for Kevin McCarthy, and he is too dumb to see the beast slouching toward Bethlehem..... Your time is coming, Kevin..... I am reminded of the great line from Richard III - "No beast so fierce but knows some touch of pity, but I know none and therefore am no beast...." There will be no pity for Kevin.....
For those of us who have cared for the very ill and also watched their end arrive, your situation cracks open memories and feelings of high empathy.
Find the balance that works best for you. I suspect, that when you can write, it is therapy. We appreciate your observations of both past and present. And we love your wordsmithing.
No Ts and Ps from me - just a guy 3000 miles away saying "I get it".
Thank you for continuing to inform us while you care for your wife. Someone here commented that writing may be giving you a break from your care-giving and I think they are correct. Remember to take good care of yourself.
The upshot of my previous post is that handled skillfully, the "moderate" new Republicans may end up joining with the Democrats to pass good bipartisan legislation that will benefit people, doing an end run around the monkey cage, out of feces range..... Since we have the Senate, anything that can be slid through on a reconciliation bill will certainly pass, and maybe even some Senate Republicans might want to be able to brag about voting for laws that help their constituents.....
Thank you for your continued attention to both us AND (more importantly) your wife. The caregiver's role is a tough one. I've seen it in my life in a number of instances, and hold each and every one of you accepting that role in highest regard. Parkinson's sucks.
It does indeed. To me the hardest thing is that, unlike Alzheimers where eventually they're not "here," with Parkinson's they know what is happening to them.
That is the hardest thing TC. My 93 year old Mom has Alzheimer’s. The most difficult time was when she was still with it enough to know she was losing her memory and cognitively declining. She cried a lot and was very depressed. Now for the most part she doesn’t know that she can’t remember anything and she rolls along so far in pleasant confusion. But to have your mind intact in a body that doesn’t work is so difficult. You are a wonderful and caring person. Please take care
The caregiver role is hard, Tom. As an RN of almost 45 years, I have been privileged to be with patients and families during the time of transition. Take care of yourself as well as your beloved.
As the boomers retire from the field and the more progressive generations become the majority, it seems to me that MAGA should be relegated to the ash heap. However my impressions are often unreliable. What if the social networking sewer and the fascist-leaning media are able to gain traction with the developing majority? My great fear is that the silo of liberal political thought in which most of us live might lose influence instead of the MAGA one, and deliver us by default into the tyranny of the enemy.
TCinLA,staying with your opening passage of "...best-laid plans...when one's responsibilities include caregiving for a person in the late stage Parkinson's,...' The most difficult times in life may rest on the strength of our love and a reserve of patience...a place of fortitude like no other. With respect and understanding.
…and an excellent summary of '...QAOS' as well.
Beautifully expressed. Thank you.
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Nothing to add. Fern (and Jeri) have said it all.
yes, they have.
Thanks Fern.
Thank you, TC. You touched my memories and heart.
As one who has just buried the best man that humanity has produced, I wish you strength and cat love on your daily/hourly path of “til death do us part.” Together 56 years, and 15 watching Alzheimer’s suck the life out of the man he was, my sympathy is deep and abiding. My three cat girls give me solace. You know about such.
Yet, the future looms, and attend to it we must. Thank you for the always spot on analysis of Sausage making at it’s finest, and most grotesque. Carry on…
Thank you much for that, Jeri. Every time I think I have it hard, someone comes along and lets me know what "hard" is. Your example will inspire me.
Sounds like you and Jeri have more than your share of hard, TC. I'm just glad you have the cats.
Me too!
Thank you Jeri, for sharing your caregiver's path as well.
May you find peace as you care for your wife. We all support you and her. She is our number one priority. Take care of her and yourself. Thankfully you have your loving feline family.
My deepest sympathies on your loss, and its prolonged nature.
Your wife must come first, and we understand..... As for Quiverin' Qevin, the poor bastard has caught the car, and is now trying desperately not to be run over by the crazies. Too bad - that train has sailed and will sink him and his Kawkuss..... If Hakeem Jeffries and Joe Biden are half the politicians many say they are, they will reach our to the 16-18 new Republicans from normally Democratic districts, and invite them to join the "let's get stuff done" caucus so that in two years, in 2024 - a presidential election year - they might have a chance at staying in Congress. Qevin will be arm-wrestling the crazies with a whip and chair and will not have any real control over any moderates who may want to stay in the House past 2024. Time for the .stiletto of intelligent political negotiation, not the meat axe of MAGA extremism - Qevin will be totally outmatched and hung out to dry by his own side.....
From your lips to the ear of the Almighty.
ordinarily, when anyone is so obviously a dumb prick who's pretty much outmatched and outclassed by EVERYBODY, I tend to find myself feeling a little bit of pity. but KM had his chance (they ALL did) and blew it. so no, from this quarter there will be no pity. I acknowledge that my opinion on this will not keep the dumb prick from getting any sleep, but so much else actually WILL.
that old thing about getting what you wish for...
if I didn't actually live here, I'd have fun watching Jordan continue the great tradition of pervy wrestling coaches (that WAS Hastert's sport, right?). but I DO, so I'll happily forego the fun.
Fate and circumstance are coming for Kevin McCarthy, and he is too dumb to see the beast slouching toward Bethlehem..... Your time is coming, Kevin..... I am reminded of the great line from Richard III - "No beast so fierce but knows some touch of pity, but I know none and therefore am no beast...." There will be no pity for Kevin.....
For those of us who have cared for the very ill and also watched their end arrive, your situation cracks open memories and feelings of high empathy.
Find the balance that works best for you. I suspect, that when you can write, it is therapy. We appreciate your observations of both past and present. And we love your wordsmithing.
No Ts and Ps from me - just a guy 3000 miles away saying "I get it".
Well said. Thankfully, not a path I have traveled just yet.
Thanks very much Bill
Amen.
If anyone has the strength to persevere, Tom, you do. Don’t worry about us. First things first.
Take care of your better half - this stuff is just stuff - she's more important.
Thank you for continuing to inform us while you care for your wife. Someone here commented that writing may be giving you a break from your care-giving and I think they are correct. Remember to take good care of yourself.
Yes, writing is definitely "therapy," and fortunately it is a job best done at home, alone, so I can do it while caring for her.
Supporting you from afar with deep respect for your loving care of your wife.
In which TCINLA explains fully how Kevin McCarthy's cranium and that of Charlie McCarthy are fully interchangable, including ethos.
The upshot of my previous post is that handled skillfully, the "moderate" new Republicans may end up joining with the Democrats to pass good bipartisan legislation that will benefit people, doing an end run around the monkey cage, out of feces range..... Since we have the Senate, anything that can be slid through on a reconciliation bill will certainly pass, and maybe even some Senate Republicans might want to be able to brag about voting for laws that help their constituents.....
Those thoughts are my hopes.
Thank you for your continued attention to both us AND (more importantly) your wife. The caregiver's role is a tough one. I've seen it in my life in a number of instances, and hold each and every one of you accepting that role in highest regard. Parkinson's sucks.
It does indeed. To me the hardest thing is that, unlike Alzheimers where eventually they're not "here," with Parkinson's they know what is happening to them.
That is the hardest thing TC. My 93 year old Mom has Alzheimer’s. The most difficult time was when she was still with it enough to know she was losing her memory and cognitively declining. She cried a lot and was very depressed. Now for the most part she doesn’t know that she can’t remember anything and she rolls along so far in pleasant confusion. But to have your mind intact in a body that doesn’t work is so difficult. You are a wonderful and caring person. Please take care
Every step of the way.
Take care, Tom ❤️
The caregiver role is hard, Tom. As an RN of almost 45 years, I have been privileged to be with patients and families during the time of transition. Take care of yourself as well as your beloved.
We appreciate you TC. Write when you can. Care takes priority.
And, thankyou for the banana peels image. I am hoping my Gov slips on a few of those too!!
As the boomers retire from the field and the more progressive generations become the majority, it seems to me that MAGA should be relegated to the ash heap. However my impressions are often unreliable. What if the social networking sewer and the fascist-leaning media are able to gain traction with the developing majority? My great fear is that the silo of liberal political thought in which most of us live might lose influence instead of the MAGA one, and deliver us by default into the tyranny of the enemy.
Yeah, that unfortunately is a possibility.
A stellar analysis. Top shelf