life – Merryagnes Blog

Every day before breakfast comes I get sad and feel doubtful about my day. But once I have my breakfast I feel able to deal with my day. I pray every morning to God that my day will go well with His help. My meds include an anti-anxiety pill to keep me stable. But theyContinue reading

Sunday

It’s close to noon. I’m feeling sad now. It seems to me that all I do is wait for the next meal. That’s my job. I need to weigh 100 pounds for them to disconnect me from my feed and take away tube feeding. Life in this nursing home is monotonous. I’m only happy ifContinue reading “Sunday”

Friday

It’s Friday evening. I’m resting in bed after sitting with my Dad. Dad had a late supper. He ate most of his food. He’s resting now in his recliner. He started humming to himself. I think he likes it here in our nursing home. However, when I told him I talked to Social Security toContinue reading “Friday”

Another Life

I’ve been thinking about life out of this facility after I’ve recovered from my tube feed. I’m hoping that living in an independent care facility will be a better experience for me and my Dad. At this time all I do is wait for my meals and then that’s it. I don’t like the mealsContinue reading “Another Life”

Morning Musings

As I wait for my oatmeal to cool to tolerable heat, I’m ready for the day to start. I’m in the kitchen typing on the table where we eat meals. My dog, he’s 5 years old last week, is on my lap. Something tells me he’s a happy boy. I don’t know that he knowsContinue reading “Morning Musings”