Sunday, October 23, 2022

Pretty Zinnia and Keeping in Touch


 My zinnia flower finally bloomed from seed in the garden!  

I called one of my uncles recently.  His wife is my departed mom's sister.  He is her caretaker since she was diagnosed in 2011.  My aunt had fallen and hit her head weeks ago and she has deteriorated since then.  She is lucky to have him as a caretaker he is very devoted.  He has coped admirably with the changes brought on by the disease over the years.  Their children and grandchildren being nearby have helped them cope.  He also benefits from being a member of an Alzheimer help group.  It was nice talking to my uncle, it had been awhile.  I have memories of him since I was a little girl.


21 comments:

Angie's Recipes said...

Very beautiful!

roentare said...

It takes just one fall to trigger an inevitable decline. Life is that inevitable.

Valerie-Jael said...

He sounds like a wonderful man! Hugs, Valerie

Anonymous said...

hugs

Ivy's Closet said...

Love the photo! He does sound like a wonderful caretaker. It takes a lot to cope with. Glad you two could talk. 💗💗💗💗💗

My name is Erika. said...

Love the zinnia-they are a new favorite flower. And glad you had a nice catch up with your uncle too. Happy Sunday.

Jenn Jilks said...

Aw. So sorry. We need good caregivers.

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

I had to smile. When I was in second grade, I was a zinnia in a school play. My grandmother (grands raised me from birth) made my costume. Fond memories, dear.

Glad you could talk to your uncle. I'm sure he needs lots of moral support about now.

Sandra Cox said...

Your uncle is a warrior.

Lorraine said...

Those late season blooms are such a nice little treat aren't they. It's nice catching up with those we don't see often and bring those nice memories to the surface.

Cherry Blossoms said...

Such a beautiful Sunday post💗💗💗💗💗💗💗

Anonymous said...

Last season blooms are always the best! We really appreciate pops of colour this time of year.

J.P. Alexander said...

Bella flor. Te mando un beso.

Tanza Erlambang said...

great uncle... love to know about him...

Have a wonderful day to you and your families

Las Locuras de Ahyde said...

Hola! una flor muy bonita, espero que tu tia se encuentre bien. Besos

Kay said...

It’s so good of you to keep in touch. It’s very important for caregivers to get support also.

The Velvet Runway said...

It's good that you caught up with your uncle and the Zinnia are really pretty
Julia x
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Lowcarb team member said...

I do like your flower.

It's nice that you caught up with your uncle, he does sound a wonderful carer.

All the best Jan

DeniseinVA said...

I am sorry to read about your aunt. She is very lucky to have your Uncle to help her through this. I am glad they have children and grandchildren to help out.

Ananka said...

Lovely flower. Life can get tough looking after someone, I am sure he was grateful for the chat :-)

baili said...

i am sorry for your aunt ,hope she feels better soon