tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9205505982783962397.post596378694336362024..comments2024-02-20T01:03:51.947-10:00Comments on ORANGE SINK: CAUGHT IN THE WEBCathy G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14409521338403315750noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9205505982783962397.post-63616275732142040892009-09-28T06:51:51.797-10:002009-09-28T06:51:51.797-10:00Cathy, thanks for the tip on that book. I'm go...Cathy, thanks for the tip on that book. I'm going to look for a copy this weekend.<br />KimKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04738934059756079283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9205505982783962397.post-72617192433171171792009-09-28T06:13:47.729-10:002009-09-28T06:13:47.729-10:00My heart goes out to you and your Mom. I lost my ...My heart goes out to you and your Mom. I lost my Mom 8 years ago and still feel the loss every day. She said she never wanted to go into a nursing home and when she got ill I had no choice but to tell her she had to go into one until she was well enough to be on her own again.. or she could move across country and live with me but I have to work every day and we would need care takers to help out..Well she got her wish and went peacefully in the hospital before I could move her anywhere. I hope your road with you Mom smooths out some for both of you.Jacquenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9205505982783962397.post-70271520309941826152009-09-25T17:45:22.916-10:002009-09-25T17:45:22.916-10:00Thank-you Kim, Julie and Debra for your kind words...Thank-you Kim, Julie and Debra for your kind words and prayers. I find it so comforting to share my thoughts and feelings about what I'm going through with others who completely understand. We all want the best for our elderly parents and it's rough sometimes to give the help they need while keeping our own lives going. Thank-you again for caring and reading my rambling blog! Please keep us posted how it's going with your parents also! Blessings, CathyCathy G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14409521338403315750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9205505982783962397.post-56838855762810199702009-09-25T13:32:38.304-10:002009-09-25T13:32:38.304-10:00My father, who is 83, continues to live on his own...My father, who is 83, continues to live on his own although he shouldn't. He had open heart surgery this past year and still has not recovered--the heart is fine, but the after effects of the surgery continue to weaken him. This has made him depressed and I hate to see him as he nears the end of his life so lonely and down. It is so very hard, isn't it, when the parent becomes the child? I wish you well as you continue to love and care for your mother.Debra Lloydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04571041759890970901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9205505982783962397.post-23802087703488414872009-09-25T02:17:09.216-10:002009-09-25T02:17:09.216-10:00Your post today touches home for me. As you know,...Your post today touches home for me. As you know, my mother and I live 1500 kms apart and she wants her independence and still lives on her own.<br /><br />I worry about her everyday but I keep telling myself that she has a right to make her own decisions. Her health is good but she is aging as we all are.<br /><br />My prayers and thoughts are with you both. I am very glad to have met you via blogging as we not only have our rug hooking interest in common, but our moms.<br /><br />Blessings alwaysJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01075237604879544009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9205505982783962397.post-10112784938968326972009-09-25T01:07:29.204-10:002009-09-25T01:07:29.204-10:00Oops I see a spelling error or two but you get the...Oops I see a spelling error or two but you get the idea! Trying to race to work and didn't proof readKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04738934059756079283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9205505982783962397.post-81746813139179639202009-09-25T01:05:52.242-10:002009-09-25T01:05:52.242-10:00What you are describing is how I feel almost every...What you are describing is how I feel almost everyday. The thoughts, fears and anxieties of caring for a seriously ill parent can often makes us feel all alone. But we are not alone. <br />I have come to the point where I just think about 1 day at a time. For most of the time, that is all I can handle. My blog, and others like yours has been a wonderful outlet for my thought. I hope you continue.<br />Good luck with your Mom, and hang in there. <br />KimKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04738934059756079283noreply@blogger.com