As we embark on a new year, I look at the many challenges that will come our way and promise myself to face them head on. I took my mum out for a walk recently. She is beginning to find walking
distances difficult so I got her a wheel chair for when she gets tired. We are
beginning to note the changes as time passes and can see that she gets more fragile. You imagine your mum to be around for ever and as I see her fade before my eyes, I think of my own mortality. At some stage the
difficult questions will need to be answered, for the time being as I graze over the surface of the impact of dementia I often retreat back into the practical of how can we make her quality of
life better and enjoy the moment on this walk I become distracted by my environment.
We walked down to Camden town – well she walked part way and
then sat in the wheelchair for the rest of the journey. We took in the sites of the spectrum of
people and the unusual shops. Camden
Lock seems to be a magnet for tourists from all over the world, each going
about their day, trying to get that bargain in the
shops.
It actually has quite a nice
vibe and even in the cold there are musicians that play in key areas, commanding
a crowd amidst the hustle and bustle. The
canal with the boats and barges as they pass (if you ever get a chance to go on one) is actually a pleasant trip to take.
As we walked further our eyes were drawn to the many shop
fronts with the large displays and imagery, which adds character to the eclectic nature of
Camden Town.
People selling their Cd's trying
to convince you that it’s what you would like to hear. It’s a place you can hang around for ages as
there is so much to see - and some lovely places to eat.
As mum got tired and started to complain of the cold, I realised just how far I had walked with her in the wheel chair and began to feel tired as well. We slowly made our
way back home and needless to say both had a good night’s sleep.
Join me every day this month for the Ultimate blog challenge
%20(3).png)
.png)
Posts
