Intro and "H"

I do senior care, in people's homes. It took me 47 years to find the job that makes me feel like I am doing what I was created to do. 

My intent, with this blog, is to journal and share some of the stories of my experiences with some of the most amazing people I have ever met.

Any of the people I speak about, will be called by the first letter of their first name. If I have multiple people with the same letter, I will differentiate with a descriptor before it. 

Please bear with me, I would never classify myself as a writer, but my experiences need sharing! I love these people for an infinite number of reasons. The job isn't glamourous, and some parts of it are so difficult, but the smiles that I get just thinking of these beautiful souls, float me!

...and now to...

"H"

H is a woman who has moderate dementia and she is in her 70s. Her life is almost as limited as her short term memory. On my first visit with her, we played scrabble and put together a puzzle with an image of two kittens on it.

She lives with her daughter, G, and the situation is clearly too much for her. She has very little patience for H and often directs her frustrations toward her mother, which is why I'm there. I give G a much needed break. I keep H occupied and bathe her(one of the activities that brings out a great deal of G's frustration). I am glad I can do it for her.  She's a good woman with a lot more responsibility than anyone should need to bear alone.

Back to H! H has the most beautiful white, thick, wavy hair I have ever seen. It almost glows. I love the moment when I can blow it out for her. It shines and it gives me the perfect opportunity to stop her tears (she cries, at least a little - sometimes a lot, every time she is bathed) - by complimenting her hair. It truly is beautiful... she usually says "really?" but sometimes she says "thank you" and primps a little - which makes me smile pretty big.

So, the point of me sharing a little about who H is and a little about what we do together, is - at the end of my first visit, I told her that I really enjoyed spending time with her and that I hope to see her again soon... Her response made me cry. She replied with "I hope so too. You are good for me".

*sigh*

I have been back 4 times, and I can't wait for the opportunity to return again. She inspires me in so many ways.

She is good for me....