That is exactly what my weekend was full of.
What was supposed to be a weekend full of visiting both my parents ending up giving me a reality check.
I had not spoke with my parents prior to Friday the day they were supposed to arrive so I assumed they had changed there mind about coming for a visit.
Oh no, My dad who has always been a rock for my mom and supported her through MS seems to have developed dementia.
After speaking with a DR. It may also just be a burn out or a mental breakdown from being a caretaker for so many years.
I have made an appointment with his Dr. next month so I can go talk to him about what is going on.
We started by finding him in a local parking lot (completely by chance) and I could tel something was wrong (1 my mom was not with him, 2 he was pale and disoriented).
Joe and I took him into Subway and he could not order a basic sandwich. We knew right away the signs of dementia and ordered his food then took him back to our place.
He ended up leaving at 3 in morning and drove back home, Thankfully he made it safely but I am overwhelmed with worry and don't know how I am to manage an ailing mother and father at the same time.
On another note, I have also have had an epiphany of the meaning of friendship or what I thought was friendship.
A friend is not someone who calls or e-mails you only when they want or need something from you but calls just to cry with you or laugh about life and it's craziness together.
I am soo appreciative of the support..so thank you!
A true friend is someone who thinks that you are a good egg even though he knows that you are slightly cracked..this always puts a smile on my face :)
I am looking forward to this weekend for a much needed lovers getaway with my Joey.
I am not sure where we are going as Joe has planned a surprise for us but I am sure we will have a wonderful time like we always do.
Please keep my parents in your thoughts and pray I will figure out how to help them in the best way possible.
