“Mary Loves Milkshakes” (c) 2009 Stu Jenks
(From a few weeks ago)
Mary loves milkshakes. Has for years. Today, I brought her a Starbuck’s Vanilla Bean Frappucino. She liked it OK, but I could tell she would have preferred something from McDonald’s. I made a mental note.Mary fell out of her wheelchair a few days ago, right onto her head. Poor thing. She sometimes forgets she can’t walk. Jessica, one of her caregivers, felt terrible, for she was just a few feet away and didn’t get there in time to catch Mom. I told her she’s doing her best, to not feel too guilty about it. What I didn’t tell her is I pray daily for Mary fall and break her hip. If she breaks a hip, she’ll die much faster.
It is crazy that if you have a pet that is severely suffering and in pain, it is seen as the civilized and compassionate thing to do, yet for our fellow humans, it is criminal. It is hard and I am sorry. I went through a similar situation just 2 months ago.
You are in my thoughts.
Posted by: Leigh Anne DelRay | November 03, 2009 at 10:56 PM