Two Elderly Ladies
Mostly when I write about work it's to have a moan, well not today.
This morning 2 elderly ladies had appointments with me, both of them in their early 70's and both of them, it seemed rather lonely.
Usually, because of the nature of the job I call in the patients, get on with what ever is required and then send them on their way, and on to the next person. But today, something about these ladies, who were booked in one after the other made me want to take my time.
They were both very chatty, nattering on about their lives, how times had changed for them and how they (one in particular) were very alone.
I felt a deep sense of empathy with them, and I could easily have spent a lot longer with both or either of them - and I know why..
They both reminded me of how perhaps my Mum would have been if she had still been alive.
My Mum passed away 20 years ago at the young age of 52 and would have, like these ladies been in her early 70's now.
There is so much I miss about not having her around, I'd love to be able to sit and just have a natter with her, and today I think, not only did these elderly ladies enjoy and benefit from these extended chats, but I myself did as well.
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Both of my parents have passed away. My father 5 years ago and my mother 12 years ago, they would have been 87 (Dad) and 75 (Mom) if they were still here. I miss them a lot.
Nice post, Lady Banana :)
I'm so glad you took your time with them. I don't know what I'll do when I don't have my Mom anymore. She's my rock, even when she's driving me crazy ;-)
I'll bet you made this a very special day for both of them.
I agree, I imagine they got as much or more out of your attention than you did. Very nice day all the way around. :)
That's too bad about your mom. She was so young.
That was nice. :)
I know it's not the same but I really miss my Grandmother and her sisters, my great Aunts. All of that generation is gone now. Makes me think the next generation is my Mom. Seems so weird to think of her being gone some day. She is 64 this year.
At work I talk to the older people. Sometimes it's really nice if they aren't too hard of hearing or not listening to me at all.
Aw... good for you, and them! Sometimes we just need to slow down and listen, eh?
So sorry to hear about your mother's untimely passing. I have been blessed in that both my parents are still around and close to home!
This is a very sweet post. I like that you stayed longer to talk with them because they were lonely. I know they reminded you of women your mom's age (would be), but still yet, I'm sure they were so very happy for the extra time. So often in Dr's offices we feel like cattle. I'm glad they weren't. :)
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