Sunday, May 25, 2008

I laughing

After church I had dinner back at the retirement home. I chose to sit with a lady who was eating alone. I was somewhat late so by the time I sat down she was already done with her meal but chose to accompany me while I ate mine. She is a very nice Jewish, Russian woman. In true yiddishe mama fashion, when she wasn't encouraging me to eat more she was advising me on the perils of eating too quickly.

Shaun: How long have you lived here?

Resident: I live here 5 years.

Shaun: Do you like it?

Resident:
Oh sure. I take care of my husband 18 years. 11 years he in bed and not get out. I do everything. I not laugh ever. I not even smile. I come here. Two, three months I hear myself. I laughing. This place very nice. I don't know why I not move here before.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

This is metsuyan:)

Renee said...

that's the sweetest thing ever. laughter really is the best medicine ;)