During a Homefront Warriors gathering Tessa had been unusually quiet. Someone asked if she wanted to share what was troubling her.
“I’m embarrassed to admit, I’m having trouble adjusting to Michael not using his wheelchair. I know I should be thrilled he’s more mobile, but it seems with him walking everything happens faster. He’s busier now than before.”
Sally answered, “I’m hearing you say you wish he would make more time for you.”
“Perhaps that’s true.”
“I suggest you offer to join him in his activities or carry on keeping yourself busy like you had to in the past.”
Written in rsponse to Charli Mills November 11, 2021, prompt at Carrot Ranch Literary: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story using the phrase “carry on.” It can be an expression of perseverance or behaving in a particular way. It can even be luggage you take when traveling. Go where the prompt leads!
Sue Spitulnik 
11/13/2021 at 13:19
This is certainly food for thought.
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11/13/2021 at 20:09
An apt title. Seems like these two might becoming out of step with each other.
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11/18/2021 at 01:11
Caregiving becomes part of our identities and daily routines. I can understand Tessa’s struggle.
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11/23/2021 at 07:47
Being a caregiver is difficult (yeah, big understatement there!) and the patterns are as difficult to break/change for the giver as for the receiver. Sally has good advice.
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11/23/2021 at 16:10
Thanks Michael. It sounds like you speak from experience.
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