Ok, so it's 7:18 Wednesday, Oct. 27 - Where is Everyone? And What are you doing today?

Sending you lots of love and cyber hugs. . .  Yes Jan it is not easy to witness the decline of our parents. . .  HUGS

Thanks, Laureen - I can feel the love!

So sorry that your Mom (and you) are having to deal with all of this. These transitions are terribly hard to go through, aren't they? Life can change in an instant. It's good that you cry.... wish I could be there to help you through.....
Julia

Thanks, Julia - you are here!   I carry all my sisters in my pocket & feel the love and support continually.

jan let the tears flow if you can....some of us need to and cannot...
i dread the days that i have to look forward to should my mother be in that space.....
you remain in my prayers and on my daily gratitude list!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jan

I know this is a hard transition for you, probably more so than for your mother.  It is so confusing to make these decisions and to watch our parents decline.  I had the same experience with my father.  My siblings and I struggled a long time with the decision to place him in someone else's care.  We came to know that it was the best thing for him and for my mother who was his primary care giver.
My mother is able to make decisions for herself and her placement was her choice.  It is still hard as I live 200 miles away and have to travel back and forth.  Makes for a full calendar. 

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your mom as you both go through this phase of your lives.

I wish you peace and love

Dear Jan, Please be aware that our arms are holding you , and that it is okay if the tears fall. A llttle dampness among friends is just part of the deal. Hold on tight dear girl, Peg

Jan,

These are hard times for you. Harder than for your Mom. Some day you will look back and be pleased that you made certain that she had so much love and care.

You are loved
Annette

Jan, I feel so bad that you are going through this. I know some of what you are going through because of my mom. I know it isn't easy. But be thankful that you can be there for her.


Love and hugs,

Dorothy

Hi Laureen and my OFF family:

I'm getting on here late ... slept til after 10:30 a.m. Got up sometime after 7:30 and then zonked out again. Didn't get much done yesterday other than laundry, but at least I got that done. I woke up this morning with what felt like a sore throat, but once I hacked up the mucus and got some hot fluids down there, it feels better. I hope I'm not coming down with a cold. This is one place I will call in sick at if I have a cold. I feel no loyalty here at all.

Jan, I'm glad your mom is getting good care; I know there is a time in the not-so-distant future where my mom is going to have to have more intense care. She is getting to that point. I'm glad my brother is with her because he is seeing things that we didn't know.

Well, I need to get in the shower. Work again tonight. I feel well rested at least. Have a good day.