Lean times

Bob was worried about putting Mom in a nursing home, but really had no choice. He searched and searched, and finally found one he thought he could trust to care for his mother.

The day finally arrived. Bob got Mom settled in her wheelchair, kissed her on the cheek,and promised to be back the following day. But instead of leaving, he sneaked around the corner and peeked in the window, hoping to get a sense of how she would be treated if the staff thought he was gone.

As he watched from the window, Mom began talking to one of the other residents, and slowly began to lean to the right. Immediately, a nurse rushed to her side and set her upright. A few minutes later, Mom began leaning to the left. The nurse hurried over and set her upright again.

Bob watched dinner being served, and was pleased to see that every time Mom started to lean, someone on the staff was right there to assist her. He felt good about the choice he had made, and left.

Next day, Bob comes back to visit and asks his mother how she likes the nursing home so far.

"The people are very nice," Mom says, "and the food is good. But there IS one problem, son....."

Alarmed, Bob wants to know what the problem is.

"Well..." Mom says, motioning him closer and lowering her voice, "they won't let me fart."