UPDATE ON DAD

Pam Hart
on 9/23/09 11:56 pm - Easton, PA

I'm glad to hear that, Lisa. And make sure your stepmom gets a lot of kudos at this time - many people (especially nurses as she is) have a very difficult time allowing themselves to "take a break" and give respite care to themselves.

I hope you get to see dad often oer the next five days. You will all continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.

Pam

Instead of complaining that the rosebush has thorns, be happy that the thorn bush has roses.

Laureen S.
on 9/24/09 12:28 am - Maple Shade, NJ

RNY on 10/16/07

Lisa,

You can certainly count on this board for prayers, mine included.

Laureen

My Mantra is that I do not determine my success by the number hanging in my closet, nor will I let the scale determine that success either. . . It is through trial and error I will continue to grow and succeed. . . Laureen

"Success is a journey, not a destination." Ben Sweetland

Arlene E.
on 9/24/09 12:34 am - Philadelphia, PA

RNY on 03/01/07

Prayers and thoughts coming your way. It is so difficult to watch those we love suffer.

arlene

Nicole0216
on 9/24/09 12:44 am - Lancaster, PA

RNY on 10/03/06

You and your family have been in my thoughts

enasangels
on 9/24/09 12:54 am - PA

RNY on 11/23/09

Continued prayers for you and your family.

"Journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step."

Jayne
on 9/24/09 1:09 am - Swiftwater, PA

RNY on 03/17/08

will continue to send good thoughts your way....

pennykid
on 9/24/09 1:31 am - PA

RNY on 06/18/09

Thoughts and prayers going out for all of you.

Julia

kgoeller
on 9/24/09 1:55 am - Doylestown, PA

RNY on 04/22/09

Lisa,

My thoughts and prayers go out to you, your dad, and your stepmom. This is such a grueling path, not only emotionally but also physically.

It's good that she's recognizing her own need for respite, which will make it easier for her to focus on your dad's emotional needs. Hospice is truly a wonderful thing.

Hugs.

karen