Author: Jensen

Child Care, Elder Care, Spousal Care, Nursing Care. Whatever the position, it will be one of the hardest things you will ever do for different reasons, with different obstacles and with different results. “A man does what he must in spite of personal consequences, in spite of obstacles and dangers, and pressures — and that…

After a much needed trip to the bathroom, Don advises I need to check the debris for loose screws. I flush the toilet and advise the loose screws have left the building. Note to Self: As if! Comments regarding this journal entry can be submitted to me by using the Contact Blogger form.

A serious kitchen explosion on the cooktop range yesterday was the final straw that caused drastic action to be taken for everybody’s safety. Here’s what I think happened. I took a 13″ x 9″ glass baking dish out of the oven containing 8 apple enchiladas. I left it on the cooktop to cool for a…

While sitting on the couch Saturday morning watching golf with Hunter, Don got up and told Hunter he was going to my office to say hello. Hunter escorted him to the bottom of the stairs up to my office and yelled up at me, “Dad wants to come say hello.” I displace 2 cats, set…

On his 3rd trip to the bathroom in a short time, I ask Don if he needs help? Don: I need to get something for all these messengers.  Kristy: What messengers? Don: I need to make sandwiches for the trip back.  Kristy: Sandwiches for the messengers? Don: Yeah, my passengers will need peanut butter sandwiches…

A small ceramic bowl, covered in painted felines, is Don’s choice for several packages of peanuts. He ripped open the bags of snack-size peanuts and half of them hit the floor. He must be snacking on the rest of the peanuts that landed in the cat dish. I find him slumped over at the kitchen…

Weather is beautiful on this Saturday of Easter weekend. If I could hear worth a hill of beans, I’m sure I would hear birds chirping. Spring has, hopefully, arrived. We are all fed up with constant rain and dreary forecasts. I hit the top floor and find Don seated at the kitchen table in a…

Upon arriving on the “Don” floor of the house for the day, I find him sleeping on the couch. I tiptoe around, find the cats some food and bowls and feed them before heading to my office. When they finish eating, they usually jump up in my lap while I surf through my email. True…

Don shuffles/walks/stumbles all the way up 6 steps to my office to ask me if I know anyone who collects disposable diapers? Kristy: Collects what? Don: Disposables.  Kristy: Disposable underwear like you use? Don: Yeah. Kristy: Are you talking used disposable underwear?  Don: Yeah.  Kristy: Are you serious? Do you think someone would want dirty…

Kristy: Do you want some cheesecake after you finish your lunch? Don: No, I’m waiting for….. Kristy: You are waiting for what? Don: I’m waiting for those guys to come fix the train.  Kristy: Before you can eat cheesecake?  Don: Yes. Kristy: Okey Dokey. Waiting on the train.  Note to Self: More for me before…