He Said My Number Has Lost Its Way
By CarolDM
@CarolDM (203454)
Nashville, Tennessee
October 14, 2019 5:06pm CST
Another conversation with my 90 y/o uncle. Love this man. The weekends and Monday's when his nurse is not there, as I have said before, he gets in his head.
The last two weekends have been pretty much ok. But today he started talking about his humber again. He said last weekend he was waiting on his number. He means he is waiting for God to call him home. That is how he says it.
I managed to change the subject again. He kept going back to his number, and I kept interrupting and was finally successful. I started talking about the birds and just anything I could think of. It worked. For now. His nurse returned tomorrow. She will keep him occupied.
I called my cousin. She is blind but she knows how tot all to him as well. She will talk politics, the weather, anything, as I do, to keep his mind occupied. So, between the two of us, we are helping him from far away to survive another weekend. I believe that. When he gives up, I think he will be gone. We are always trying different subjects to keep his mind occupied.
Hope you all have had a good day. And have a good evening as well. His phone calls can be draining, but as I keep saying, I will continue them for as long as it takes.
Never take those you love for granted. Tell them you love them every chance you get.
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@anya12adwi (6030)
• India
14 Oct 19
Well, surely every one's number do come but it is sad to acknowledge.. I hope your uncle lives his life whole-heartedly.
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@anya12adwi (6030)
• India
15 Oct 19
@CarolDM Hopefully, his nurse comes back soon.. 
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
15 Oct 19
@anya12adwi She is a retired nurse and woke Tues-Fri. She will be there today.
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. Makes me even more thankful he has you.
@moffittjc (118365)
• Gainesville, Florida
15 Oct 19
Can he think cognitively still? I'm wondering if you and he can write or tell a story together. You start off the conversation by saying, "We're going on a trip. Now you decide where we're going." And then let him think of a destination. Then the two of you can go back and forth adding to the story. Do you think that would work?
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@moffittjc (118365)
• Gainesville, Florida
15 Oct 19
@CarolDM I struggled through the same thing with my mom. I understand how frustrating it can be.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
15 Oct 19
@moffittjc I am so sorry. And thank you for your support.
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@DianneN (246334)
• United States
14 Oct 19
You, your cousin, and his caretaker are doing the very best you can for him. It must be so difficult, but you seem like a very bright and patient human being. He is blessed to have you in his life.
You are right about not taking those you love forgranted.
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@Letranknight2015 (51490)
• Philippines
15 Oct 19
I mostly have aunts and no uncles.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
14 Oct 19
This reminds me of my great uncle who is past 100. I will post about him one of these days. He is an interesting subject.
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@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
14 Oct 19
That is so true. We should treasure any time we can get with our loved ones. Things are change very quickly.
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@Michellekidwell (29260)
• Sonora, California
14 Oct 19
Believe me I do, I’ve lost loved ones and friends of all ages, life isn’t something you take for granted! I’ll be praying for your Uncle!
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@Writingghost (5196)
• United States
15 Oct 19
It's good to try and keep him occupied and his mind busy with something. He is lucky to have both of you and I am sure you are happy to help. You are simply a kind person.
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@1creekgirl (40396)
• United States
15 Oct 19
Such a good reminder to never take anything or anyone for granted. Bless his heart, he's blessed to have you.
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@Deepizzaguy (94288)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
15 Oct 19
Thank you for the kind story. I never take my relatives for granted since tomorrow is not promised to everybody.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
15 Oct 19
You are so right! tell`em you love them.
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@nela13 (55702)
• Portugal
15 Oct 19
Thank god your uncle has you! Yes, we should never take the ones we love for granted.
@LindaOHio (155528)
• United States
15 Oct 19
You, your cousin and the caretaker are just what your uncle needs right now. You are compassionate enough to help keep this man alive. He is blessed to have you in his life.
