My sister care has gotten more extensive these last few months. She has fallen several times of late. She fell again on Saturday early morning.
She broke both he legs, right above her knees. And one ankle.
She already had pins put in the ankle. At least two surgeries are expected to put plates, pins at the other breaks.
She was transferred from local hospital to a better one 120 miles away. Expected as our local hospital is really a high end first aid station.
Don't expect l will be on much. My 50 to 60 hours of caregiver to her and my brother now a 24/7 to him.
I don't expect Sis back really as she is back in her town of friends. She lived, worked, gave up all that when she came home to help with mom's care. She has a home there, a life. And better medical care. I hope she stays really. But be months as weight her weight....long healing time.
My 72 year old special needs brother doing ok. He has never lived alone. With use of cams in house I left him alone yesterday. Mind you I live two houses down. He was so sad. So that might not be the route. But I dont do well living with others. I like my solitude.
Writing this I realize our family, but for one sister who never checks in, has anything to do with us unless wanting something, are giving folks.
Brother let me into home, went back to sleep as it's cold out. I could used key but I liked seeing him....life check. Even though I watched him on cam going to pee at 428 a.m. We have gotten into the habit of sleeping in later, able to do so.
Myself- I miss my sister. Hoping she not in too much pain.
Ok- mind dump done. Now I can start working on the taxes as I wait for maintenance guy to show up at 9- 930 for a repair. Then treatments, shower, meals for brother.
My life.
On a day you get to sleep in, why is it you are awake before 6 a.m.? That's ok- gave me time to send some Valentines messages out. Time to show those you care for some loving. Friendship are as important.
Had time to do Valentines outfit- black jeans, red sweater, make up. Was at hair salon at 9 a.m.- talked and learned a lot about my gray hair. Yeap- gone natural. Learned my natural curly hair even more care needed as it turns more gray. I know it's a lot more dryer, brittle. Yeah...lol
So banks, drug store, and to local bakery shop at the national bakery plant we have. I noticed a man, heavy coat, head down come in. I know this look, and took it he was one of the homeless from the homeless shelter down the street.
They have a rule- you leave the shelter during the day. Which means a lot of people walk town, backpacks on. But it might just be me stereotyping.
He got in line in front of me and pulled out a bottle like you get when you buy vitamins. It's clear, and half way full of coins. He pours some out on counter, saying he tried to cash it in for a dollar to buy a honeybun.
As a bank is across the street- and knowing that bank...yeap. Shame on you L"&N. Now we are 2 people waiting. The lady tells him she count it out, to go get honey bun as she checks us out. He goes.
I do my stuff, telling her to add his honey bun to my order. He walks back, I told him I'm buying and to get him another one. This place doesn't sell food food- it's snack cakes they make at bakery.
But I did tell him to get a drink. He asked if he could get a soda, yes Sir. The man- about 20 years old, coughed behind me...coughed as in hurry up.
Well he got my "Shut the fuck up dick" look and went back to scrolling on his phone. Fucker....not everyone is fortunate. Kindness is what needed showing.
He returned with "soda" which aline shows he's not from this area. I paid, she asked him if she could help any other way. He said no and when I left he was putting change back in his bottle
If I had anything but debit card, would of added to his jar, but didn't.
Today is Valentines Day. Show an act of kindness. It costed me maybe $3.50. But his Thank you as he picked up his change was priceless. The lady behind the counter soft Thank You was sweet too.
Just be kind. You truely don't know what life will bring you. You might be the one with the plastic bottle.
Anyway- Happy Valentines Day 💝
COMMENTS
Happy Valentines Day Ratty! You are such a kind person! *hugs*
Happy Valentine's Day!! You are right kindness is needed!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOONIE!!
COMMENTS
Lol Rattie, I know you're excited for my birthday.. there's still a few more days. :P
I know .... but I might miss it. lol
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Morrigon
14:37 Feb 17 2025
You are giving folks, you work very hard and give so much love. Miss you!
STABB666
16:03 Feb 17 2025
I admire how you shoulder the weight of your responsibilities. I know you know that you are valued and missed when you're not here, but reminding you anyway.
MooniePie
17:03 Feb 17 2025
I'm so sorry, Rattie. -hugs- I second what Stabb says. ;)
CuRsEdToDaRkNeSs
17:44 Feb 17 2025
I hope your sister heals well and quickly.
Love ya Ratty... you are an amazing person! *hugs*
OldSoul
01:15 Feb 18 2025
Sorry to hear about your sister. Hope that she heals soon. Your family is lucky to have you in their lives.
Tuto
13:59 Mar 06 2025
Hope. You sister is better soon. I know is is so hard to be somebody's everything. Many blessings to you. Try to take care of yourself.