At the Y, the senior citizens’ conversations in the women’s locker room teach me how to be. One elderly lady said, “I was going to go the store, but I can’t remember what I was going to get.” Another asked, “Were you going to bake?” The puzzled woman responded, “No. I don’t think so.” Another asked, “Were you going to try a new recipe?” “No. No new recipe.” “Did you run out of something you need in the bathroom?” With great patience and understanding, they help each other. I hope my friends are like that for me when I get older. Last Thursday at the Y, a senior said, “Oh my, I forgot that yesterday was the third Wednesday of the month, and I missed our lunch.” Another said, “Oh we missed you, but I forgot that Tuesday was the third Tuesday, and I missed breakfast with my book club.” As the ladies commiserated about the complications of the calendar, I asked, “Is today the third Thursday?” “Yes, yes, it is.” “Shoot,” I said, ” I’m supposed to bring desserts to St. Terera’s on the third Thursday. I forgot!” The faintest,concerned low murmur breezed past my ears, “Oh my, she’s young.”
Reflections on the Run
Reflection, Reframing, and Resilience
Nancy,
Don’t hesitate to post.
Stacia
Funny story!!! at first I thought you were commenting of some of your older relatives…Ha, HA…just remember…some day you will be saying the same things…Oh well, its hell to get old… but its nice to have young kids like you around!!!
Hope you are having a nice summer with your family and friends…hope we can see you guys soon…Uncle Joe….
that’s how the Folliards refer to me….I thing its cool…
well, at least to my knowledge there are not any other like that in this BIG family, so itr gives me a LITTLE DISTINCTION…
HAVE FUN ON YOUR RUN!!!!!
Nanc – this blog actually brought tears to my eyes. We’re dealing with my Mom who we think is in the early stages of Alzheimer’s and it’s scary for her AND us! I’m going to send her your blog so she can see that she shouldn’t feel embarrassed when she has to call me to ask ME if SHE sent a birthday card to Jason and if she remembered to put $20 in it. It’s all part of this crazy aging thing we’re going through! Love you!
A hilarious and frightening truth for your older sister, too, Nancy. Has been for a while now.
Of course I will always be WILLING to help you. Whether or not I am ABLE is another question altogether!
Keep writing!
We will help each other – always!!