For Better or For Worse by Lynn Johnston for July 31, 2008
July 30, 2008
August 01, 2008
Transcript:
John: So, how's your dad, El? Elly: I think he'll be fine, John - and Iris had a nice break from caregiving. Looking after him is a lot of work... you're always afraid that he'll choke or fall or something. He's so lucky to have her. He's so lucky to have someone there to care for him when he's failing, when he's frightened, when he needs help. John: I know. Elly + John: And I wonder... when the time comes... which one of us will play that role.
A sacrifice made for love, in the end, is not a sacrifice. My grandfather took on the roll of caregiver when my grandmother was too sick to care for herself. As hard as it was, and as much work as it might have taken, he never faultered in loving her even in the hardest times.