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Role Reversal

I knelt down and did up her zipper - Mum struggles with her sight you see She kissed me gently on the top of my head and said ‘things I did for you as a child ... now you do for me’ 12th April The above happened yesterday - I am on massive emotional roller coaster with mum at the moment 3 amazing days and today she’s not so good and I’m struggling with the emotions

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Darren Watson

Date: 4/13/2014 7:36:00 PM

If it were not for your mum , I wouldn't have the wonderful friend I now have , So I send my love to both of you and sincere hopes for better days ahead .

Jan Allison
Date: 4/13/2014 7:42:00 PM

Thanks for getting me through a bad time - such an emotional couple of days. If it wasn't for Jenny Brewer we would never have met - will tell you the story of how I got on here one day. Hugs Jan x

Monterey Sirak

Date: 4/13/2014 6:23:00 AM

Oh, my, this is tender, loving, and so sad. The role reversal is never easy to deal with.

Jan Allison
Date: 4/13/2014 6:28:00 AM

Thanks Monterey for the lovely comment - not only is she losing her sight but she has early dementia - am struggling at the moment emotionally so just had to get this down on paper. Hoping for brighter days to come. Hugs Jan x

Tim Smith

Date: 4/12/2014 6:00:00 PM

Role reversal is one of the hardest things in life. My prayers are with you Jan....Big hug Tim

Jan Allison
Date: 4/12/2014 6:03:00 PM

Tough times aren't they Tim - both of us for different reasons - doesn't usually get me down but this was so touching it broke my heart. I just try to let them both retain as much dignity as possible Hugs Jan xxx

Jack Horne

Date: 4/12/2014 4:22:00 PM

tender but heartbreaking write, my friend. I hope she has more amazing days than bad. Sending you a hug x

Jan Allison
Date: 4/12/2014 4:27:00 PM

Thanks Jack what is going on in our lives reminds me of Shakespeare's 7ages of man poem - just hope tomorrow is a better day for both of us. Hugs Jan x