Knowing when to say no
There comes a point when you are a caregiver when you need to know when to just say “No”. I’ve decided that if someone asks about taking dad down to hang out at the garage today I’m just going to say no. He’s completely exhausted, has hardly woke up today even after he had spent all night pretty much sleeping (only woke me up 3 times I think).
As much as I like him getting out,k since it gives me a break and lets him visit with the people that never come to see him, I need to think about what mom would say if she was here and I know that she would not want him to be going anywhere when he’s this exhausted – so, if asked, I am going to say no.