I have a job.

I have been looking for a job since April and finally found one. I will be a caretaker for a woman who has Alzheimers. If you know me you might say, "that doesn't sound like you" and I would say to you, "I know". I saw this job on the School of Social Work website and applied directly. I have little to no experience taking care of the elderly, but I thought I would go for it and I was getting desperate. I interview with the woman's granddaughter and then again today with the daughter. I met the woman today and the situation is not what I expected it to be. The woman is hilarious. She is forgetful and confused at times, but generally? funny. Really, intentionally funny.

It would suck to turn 85 and feel like, woah ok, here comes a young kid to take care of me. So from now on I'm going to say, "hang out with" instead of "take care of". I think it would make her feel better. She said, "i'm 85, i'm not good for anything". She said it jest, but I think she feels that way. It has to be a tough disease. When I was in undergrad I saw this movie called "the Long Goodbye". It was sad when I watched it then. It is sad now and yet I feel thankful that I can hang out with this woman and help their family.

Jesus help me to love and serve this family the way that you would. Help me to be mindful and respectful of them and acknowledge that You are in control, even when things seem shitty. And Jesus thanks for the job. You know my heart, you knew just what I needed and you saw the need of this family.