Arlo and Janis by Jimmy Johnson for August 10, 2022

Arlo knows what he’s trying to say but our boy certainly blew it.

Boy! Ain’t that the truth! 8^ )

I don’t think so. If Arlo was sick she’d be saying drink this juice, take this pill…he feels helpless because he doesn’t know what to tell her to do

Where is Ludwig? A solicitous cat can make a real difference.

Even though Janis is the sick one, I’m sure she’s all about to tell him what to do right now.

Nothing like thinking about yourself Arlo when your wife is sick.

There’s a compliment in there somewhere… I think?

Sometimes Arlo ain’t the sharpest tool in the shed.

If Janis is anything like my other half, she’ll refuse any help Arlo offers.

Goofuss!!!!

I am an devout fluffer and patter, while Hubby wants you to go away and let him die in peace. As a result I drive him nuts with pillow-turning and blanket-smoothing, and then feel abandoned when he doesn’t do the same. We finally agreed that if one of us is ill, the other really ought to go to the office.

A-ha! The pigeons come home to roost… ☺

Sad to see JJ has portrayed Arlo as a bit of a wet rag when it comes to helping his spouse feel better. I’m nothing more than a retired plumber but I still know what needs to be done to make an ill person get over their illness rapidly. There are always specific things that will speed healing. Proper nutrition, rest, liquids, frequently. Pain or fever reducers and more rest. And the couch is no place to rest. nap, yes, but not rest. Into bed in a quiet room. NO tv. Rest. Maybe a book. Allow your body to heal itself.

Jimmy is amazing when it comes to understanding relationships in a marriage. In May of 2019 I lost my wife to ovarian cancer. It was my honor to care for her from diagnosis till she passed. I was there to take care of every need. Though I would have rather cared for her for everything else; it turned out that ovarian cancer was had to be dealt with. Emotionally, physically and spiritually I immediately cradled her for her every need. Now in 2022 I find myself the victim of multiple myloma: a form of blood cancer. Though this cancer is not as severe as ovarian cancer it still has its peculiar needs. To have her here now would be a blessing I can only pray for. Yet, I believe she is ever near and the courage she displayed over the nine years she fought it. Jimmy, I don’t know how you do it but you understand the human heart, love and commitment in near perfection.

Sit with her until she goes to sleep, holding her hand, telling her you love her, and talking about all the wondeful things you’re going to do together when she gets well. If that doesn’t cure her, nothing will.

She does it regardless…

She would be like doing it for him, getting him juice, chicken soup, plumping his pillows, massaging his feet and shoulders, lavishing on him all the things to help him feel better.

He could try asking her what she needs. She appears conscious enough. Many people just want to be left alone.

am I really that late to the party? I didnt take her for being so bossy until the last few months, has she always been like that?

OOps

Arlo, sometimes silence can be the best medicine.

Why can’t he offer her food, medicine, or water…like she’s done for him in the past? Or better yet, just ask her what she needs?

At least Arlo didn’t respond like Calvin did to his sick mom: " Get well soon cause I am hungry."

whatever happened here? https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/parsonage/work-with-arlo-and-janis/description

When my husband is sick, he wants to be coddled. When I’m sick I just want to be left alone to die in peace.

She has the Wuhan Red Death.

“So it is good you talk to yourself.”

Husband is always in a panic if I don’t feel well. In addition to it meaning he has to cook (which he likes to do, but needs help) and wash the dishes, etc (which he hates to do) and besides – he does not know where the bank account records are – despite my showing them to him over and over (“What if I was kidnapped and being held for ransom?” “I would tell them that they have to put you on the phone to tell me where everything is.” Though since he quit his job a decade plus ago and drives me everywhere (though I am the better driver – even per him) he at least knows where we bank.