I had a 3 monthly care plan review with a nurse yesterday for Eils
He thanked me for coming in each day to assist Eils with feeding her lunch and staff thank me often. I AM NOT there helping them out like a volunteer. I am there to be with Eils and provide the least I can still do for her and then spend time with her, holding her hand, cuddling her and letting her know much I love her.
Do they see it as an obligation? This is the furthest from the truth for me. I wish, everyday that I could have her at home with me. I know they mean well, they care about Eils and all the residents but how they not see that I'm there everyday because I love her with all of me.