My girls Great Uncle has lived alone for many many years. Sadly, he recently fell and broke his hip. The rehab facility will not let him go home unless he has a live in caregiver.... Nobody is willing to step up and help. I could not save my Dad from being put in a nursing home but I can help him.
I am turning in my notice at work and plan to move in with him and give him the care he deserves. I have not told my husband. I have told him over and over for many months I wanted to leave. He shrugs it off thinking I am stuck here....Well he is partly right....due to Uncle A's misfortune, I have a chance to not only move out but I get to spend my time helping someone that really needs me.
[edit} It is hard not to let the guilt get to me, as I find opportunity in someone else's misfortune. but not so hard when I think of all the things I can do to improve the qualtiy of his life. [edit}
I have no illusions about this being easy. On the contrary, I cared for my Mother for five years. I know how stressful, time consuming and just plain old hard it will be. This feels like the right thing to do. It is just a few miles from here and my girls can stop by anytime.
By this time next week, I will have a new job AND I will not have to live with someone that makes me miserable!
A new beginning
Posted - 09/21/2011 : 08:40:16
