In my job working with the elderly, I know that I will lose client's from time to time. But I lost a client I was really close to. I'm just in shock and very sadden today. Some client's I come to think of as family or friends. It's hard not too knowing them for almost 5 yrs. I really enjoyed going to this client's house and sitting around talking and laughing with her. She had no family and just a few friends. I know that she enjoyed our visits together as much as I did.

Sometimes I wonder if I get to close to my client's. More then I need to. But then I think about how I'm one of only a few ppl these ppl have in their life. I just can't turn a cold shoulder. Just hurts when I lose them. I guess when I stop feeling a loss, is the day I just need to stop doing this job.

I'm just sad today. She was a good friend to me.