Tag Archive: caregiving

May 25

My Sometime Job

Last month I was introduced to an elderly couple and their daughter with the hopes of me providing care-giving. At first, I was supposed to be a backup for the lady who was already helping them, in case her schedule didn’t allow it. However, as of two weeks ago, that lady found a job that …

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Apr 17

Overwhelming Grumpiness

I woke up around 2:30 this morning. My husband had fallen asleep on the couch last night, so I had the bed to myself. My sweet kitty, Fuggy, was snuggling with me, as she always does. I turned my phone on and perused Twitter until I became very sleepy again. However, whenever I become very …

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Apr 02

Unemployment and Laundry

Last week, we buried Doris. This week I need to start looking for a new job. I didn’t want to mention my unemployment aspect of Doris’ death last week. I felt it was vulgar and disrespectful. However, this week I need to find work. I shall be filling out applications online and sending out resumes in search …

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Mar 26

An Ending and Sadness

Since May of last year, I have been paid to take care of an elderly woman a few days a week. This is nothing I have ever wanted to do but the job market in Michigan, ESPECIALLY rural Michigan, isn’t all that great. This job fell into my lap and I had to take it. …

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