The Caretaker

This is my good friend, Donna with her Mom.

Several months ago, her Mom had a brain aneurism. She was in a coma for a month or two and is now doing very well except for her memory. Right now, she is living at Donna's because she can't stay by herself. Unfortunately,

this means that Donna must put her life on hold.

She is becoming stressed out and I wish that I

could help her. Before her Mom's illness, Donna

was really enjoying herself She was writing a book about her life(and it is really good); she was

working hard at her softball skills; she was working on her archery; and she had just begun to start painting again as well as showing her work. Now, she has to take her Mom to therapy and doctors. Her Mom is making progress but it is slow. I know how hard this is. I have been a caregiver so I am worried about my friend. I know she loves her Mother and she is glad to help but it is draining on both Donna and her husband. For myself, I have no regrets caring for Mom. I would do it again in a heartbeat. The time I shared with her was special but it is hard. I love my friend and I miss her as well because I don't see her as often. She is not as flexible as she has been(thru no fault of her own).

All I can do is be there for her when she calls...............I'm here, kiddo. I'm here.