Parkinson’s – A Burd in Flight

Heartbeat

I keep thinking of when mom asked me to come check on him, that she thought he just died. I was working at home, but ran over next door. He was so still in bed, his cheeks turning sallow already, and I just leaned over with my chest to his and listened to see ifContinue reading “Heartbeat”

Confusion

He’s not able to walk to the bathroom today it seems. Waking confused and needing an explanation for what’s going on. Feet are puffy and sore, I keep on with the massages but he seems he has pins and needles in his toes, so I’m much more careful with softer touches. Dad was supposed toContinue reading “Confusion”

Cold, drizzly, grey

I am lucky, I’ve an excellent butt warmer. Haven’t had a full winter in my place as yet, moved into Betty Bewildered earlier this year in March. Adjusting to the need for warmth and the need for balance of fresh air is interesting. Last night I hung an extra blanket over the bedroom window, wellContinue reading “Cold, drizzly, grey”