The author reflects on how the absence of a washing machine transformed from inconvenience to blessing. Following his father's dementia diagnosis, the need to do laundry serves as a valuable excuse to visit his parents. This routine not only aids in maintaining family connections but also softens the emotional struggles linked to witnessing his father's decline. Each laundry visit, filled with conversation and support, becomes an essential part of coping with loss and staying engaged with loved ones.
I'm grateful I don't have my own washing machine. I never thought I'd see it as anything other than an inconvenience.
If I tell myself my laundry basket is overflowing, I have to go. I'm glad I have a tangible, practical reason to show up.
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