Had a hilarious 'conversation' with Peggy today

GothicGremlin

So, I didn't go to memory care today, but I called Peggy on the phone.

The first thing she asked me was if our parents had passed away. I said "yes...." waiting for the meltdown to start. Instead, she said "Oh! I didn't know!" So we talked about our parents for a few moments. Then she asked if me and my brother had also passed away. I said, "No, we're both just fine, and I'm talking to you on the phone!" Then Peggy says, "Okay, I just wanted to make sure no one else had died." No worries, Peggy! 😄

Jgirl57

Thank you for sharing …; never a dull moment. I admit, I did smile after reading this.

Quilting brings calm

I was just talking to a friend whose MIL just moved into an AL/MC. The director told her and her husband that you have to find humor where you can. I do have to admit that the discussion about your status made me laugh. I am glad she didn’t melt down about your parents. I know you’ve had a rough time lately.

edited: meant discussion not decision

GothicGremlin

It's definitely been rough - pretty much since Christmas, with short reprieves.

Peggy's had a good week this week though. She's been cheery and talkative - word salad-y, but hey, I'll take it.

And yes, I agree, you have to find humor where you can. None of this is funny, but every once in awhile Peggy will say something that is so absurd on its face, you just have to laugh.

Jo C.

You are such a kind and loving sister; she is blessed beyond measure to have you. Thank you for the soft smile, I can imagine the communication - you did good!

J.

BassetHoundAnn

Oh, that's so funny! 😄

Peggy is lucky to have you in her corner!

The other day I moved my mom to a new memory care. I was showing the nurse my mom's horribly deformed feet, with all their bunions, hammertoes, and arthritic deformities, and explaining how to care for them, when my mom piped up and started complaining--bitterly--that I had cruelly tossed out her collection of stiletto high-heels from the 1950s and that's why her feet were in such bad shape!

Sometimes it's good to laugh.

Thanks for the smiles!

Ed1937

We have to take the laughs when we can get them. Thanks for the smiles.

For My Sister

Interestingly, this past Sunday my sister Nancy and I had a “dead” conversation too. We were sitting by the beautiful lake that is in the AL section of her Memory Care facility. The weather was beautiful, and there was a lovely breeze. She was talking to a lot, much not understandable, so I of course pretended to understand what she was saying. Nancy kept smiling and saying “ahhh” as she enjoyed the sun and the breeze. And then at one point she looked me right in the eye and said very clearly and seriously “Am I dead?” I decided to make light of the comment, so I laughed and said “no, Nancy, you’re quite alive”. She started laughing, and we laughed together for a few moments. It was a really a fun moment for the two of us. For a little while, it felt like old times.

ladyzetta

Peggy is so blessed to have you in her life. You are her angel.

When my DH was in MC i would go visit him every day. In his room he had a recliner he was always in, so when I got there, I would lay on his bed, and we would watch TV. One day one of the nurses came into his room and asked if knew where one of the aides was, he said yes she was taking a nap on his bed. We got a good laugh out of that.