Lessons from the Church Ladies
This week at work has led to me having many feelings and questions about relationships in the Golden Years. Story 1: There was once a lady who fell in love with this man. He had just buried his wife, and met this new church lady. They got married and after 18 months of marriage, she learned he had dementia. Over time it got worse, and ultimately his daughter moved him to a place closer to her. The wife of course went with him. I haven't seen them in about 6 months or so. I get to work on Monday with 2 voicemails from her. The first saying he is dying, and she needs to figure out what to do. The second is a call back saying he is rough shape and would like a call back. On Monday I call her and she says he is still alive, but the nurse says any day now. I send her the funeral planning guide in the mail. Tuesday we check in with her, and she is encouraged to talk to the doctors and find out a plan. Wednesday morning I ge...