Its been a while

It didn't take long to get sucked backed into my caretaking duties. The cruise seems so long ago. Much of my time is no longer my own. While I'm caring for my Mom out of love, if I'm completely honest with myself, there is a component of obligation. I'm the only sibling that lives locally and I'm the only female.

Since my Mom lost her hearing she is dependent on me. She calls me her translator. I'm her window to the world. Sure she has a team of part-time caregivers but it's not the same. I find it difficult to think of her spending her final time on this earth by herself. We need  someone with us as we walk our final journey and this time that someone is me.