No, no, no it's not a story about me.😀 It's a book about an old man and his dog. Another good book that M lent me and cautionary tale for an old guy, of which I am one. Bo is elderly, frail but still in his house because the tale is in Sweden where care takers are provided. . His wife, far into dementia, is in a care facility. Bo is visited several times a day by care givers who serve food, clean and care for him.
When The Cranes Fly South, Lisa Ridzen, is the book. Bo is very attached to his wolfhound, Sixten. Bo's only child, Hans, thinks Bo is too old and frail to care for Sixten. Hans wants to re-home Sixten. This conflict between father and son causes Bo to reflect on his life and relationships. Much of the dialog is in Bo's mind as he communicates with his wife in absentia.
It naturally causes me to reflect on my own elderhood. There are things from which I can learn in the book. More significantly, it serves to remind me of my blessings. With tongue in cheek I've told my friends that I'm going to post a sign-up sheet on my door for them to sign up to walk Kaia.😁 The reality is that she's a blessing that keeps me active.
Does Hans take Sixten from Bo? Read the book and find out.
Takk for alt,
Al
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