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Shawna, if your sister feels like cleaning houses, please tell her to come to mine. I would be only too pleased to welcome her. I will accept any criticism, as long as she cleans.
My brother and SIL don't say anything about my house (even if they look around with disapproving eyes) but there is a subject that they deal with, every single time they come: My mother's shoes! My mother has to wear open sandals, summer and winter, because her feet are in such a bad condition that she can't stand ANY kind of shoe. And every single time my brother and SIL come, they look at her shoes and ask me why I don't find a solution for that. They are ashamed to take her to lunch with her sandals on, I guess. (Once a month, of course)
Those people are eons and eons far from our real life...
Seeme, don't let your MIL become permanent... Please. You have already given your share.
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Good post Jam, nuff' said on that....
Seeme, I am sending prayers for another solution for your mil.... you will step up, because that is who you are..... but I just pray there is another way this can be taken care of..... too much too soon...
Vic, what did the CT scan show on dad today, was it today??? Forgive me if I have the days mixed up... hope you are getting some rest...
Emjo, I have retirement envy..... I would so LOVE to not have to work.....and you deserve to have your mornings to do as you please.... Is G liking his new job??? And hope some resolution comes soon for you on family matters......
Sonny was down again today.... had to take him to get his flu shot, he was so disoreinted and confused.... very anxious..... but that is done, so hope the weather stays pretty for a few days so he and I can go outside..... it isn't even winter here but Marie does not want him outside.... agrhhhh... and I am getting BORED.... No one wants me to be BORED, there is nothing nice about that.....
Will get caught up on other posts and be back later..... love ya'll
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Back home now and exhausted! Good grief I'm in a dog pile!!!!! I explained to the col several times this morning what was happening today....I don't think it ever really registered with her. Carolyn, from yesterday, and two others were waiting at the front door for her when we got there and welcomed her. It took forever to walk her back to her room, while we were doing that my son was pulling the truck around back with her belongings, and he and my dil met us in the hall laughing............it just so happens the col's new roommate is my dil's grandma!!!!! She sleeps a lot so there won't be much interaction, but when dil's family is there to visit, they will be able to visit with the col also. Got her dresser and chair moved in, they will get all of her clothes labeled, I will choose some pics to place around the room for her. She did really well, laughed and was so nice to everyone. She appeared comfortable. We went to finish paperwork and Target said she was sitting in the main area with a cup of coffee listening to the music. There was a man of Hawaiian descent singing and dancing.....what could be more perfect since the col loves Hawaii? Today was also "Happy Hour" day and tomorrow is "Ice Cream" day. Took me a few minutes to work my way through the hugs from the girls that I haven't seen since my mom was there. The only dark side was when I was writing that check and found out that if we had called the ambulance Friday night, after the fall, and she stayed in the hospital for 3 midnights, then Medicare and Blue Cross would be paying for this. Lesson learned I guess. But if she should become ill or injured from a fall, then that would happen then. Things will work out fine, I'm sure. The col's dog hasn't had a problem, he comes right back up the stairs instead of going over to his back door. I'm thinking this will be my opportunity to get some weight off his little body. He follows me everywhere I go and that includes up and down the stairs.

I have waited patiently for the opportunity to finally get to say to a certain person SHAME ON YOU! And yes, I know who you are. I hope you have been able to sleep at night with the knowledge of the anguish and bewilderment that you subjected an elderly woman to. A person who has been loved and cared for and watched over every minute. And who didn't deserve your petty interference into her life. You didn't hurt me personally, you hurt me because you hurt her and for that I hope someday God will forgive you.

Love and Hugz to all my true friends,
Jam
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((((((hugs))))) shawna and maya - no one needs put downs - no one! let them take your place for a week and see how they feel.

maya I know the feeling of wondering if you are going to outlast the one u care for. Moving churches can be stressful - and that which leads up to it, You don't have to do what the cousins want to you to do, do you? You are not beholden to them. Who are these cousins anyway - the self appointed caregiver's cops? An NH may be necessary at some time, especially of your health is suffering. Yes, the $20-30 is cheaper.
sdpeg - hope it is nothing big with ur car - I have a couple of lights on too that G is supposed to get at - one is a bulb - no biggie there and one may be an air filter - no biggie either. Glad the midterm went well.
vic - hope they find the cause of the abdominal pain -and may the celexa kick in soon and dad be a happier camper. Hope u can relax a little.
carolyn - I don't write about the down times, of which there are many. I used to be a morning person (and once in a while still am) but since retiring I usually do liitle before the afternoon and I love it. G comes home for supper and that is when I am busiest usually. I like cooking and he likes home made everything. I have always worked with spurts of energy and down times (when possible - wasn't when the kids were little) and as I get older the downtimes get longer and the spurts of energy shorter lol. Glad you have cuddly cats - my Toonie (tabby) is a great cuddlebug, Critical sibs get pretty aggravating.
hi dede -thx for the prayers. Back at ya! Hope mum is fine.
Oh seeme - just what you didn't need right now and I am sure she didn't either. Another mum for u to care for!!! You need those puppies for sure! Is it still Pingo and Shart? Take care of you!!!! I am hoping something else works out.
ladee - let us know how ur day went -hope Sonny is more upbeat today.
jam -waiting for a report of your day's work...
everyone -check in and let us know how u r
Slept like a log last night. Been dealing with some emotions from extended family and family of origin issues and feeling a bit like a deflated balloon. I thought by this age I would have all that stuff sorted out, but no such luck - still learning.
have a good one
love, hugs and prayers ♥♥♥
jo
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Seeme, I'm in Bessemer City.
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Got some great news today - NOT! Seems my MIL needs to have some surgery. Her mom had colon cancer and now they have sound some pre cancerous cells in her colon, so according to her doc, it needs to be removed. She has never had surgery before, except for an apendectomy when she was 3 yo. She left a message on our answering machine that was pure panic. Finally got through to her that she can have it done down south, not in Bangor Maine in the dead of winter. Considering that it could range all the way to a temporary colostomy, and the conditions in the BIL house in SC, I would not be surprised if it was done here in NC with her recovering in our house. Am I ready for this? No way!! Will I allow it? Yes.....hubby was too good about my mom living here for 5 yrs. Do I WANT to? NO! But I will do what is right.........And anything that happens with my MIL will NOT interfer with me getting my puppies!!!
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I mean i love my sister and she does help but I just don't want to deal with the negative that goes along with it!
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Shawna, your sister sounds like mine do. They pick and pick. And absolutely loved it when my mother's sister pulled the sofa out to show me where I missed cleaning the baseboard before she got there.

I clean blood drips from my mom's incision that get all over the bathtub, the floor, the towels, etc.... I clean the stuff off of the toilet seat. I can vacuum ten times a day and there will still be crumbs there a half hour later.

They look down on me because their homes are freaking spotless. Do I care any longer? Nope, I'm just happy when she doesn't fall over all the tubing that she has to wear and the power cords from the machines.

Know what I mean?
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Okay I am so not in the best of moods today. I love my sister Kathy I do but what the hell?!! It was a nice weekend then today she says her and ERica are coming to the house to clean my pigstye apartment HUH. One my house is messy yes two I can clean my own dang house without any problems thank you very much. Yes its not to HER standards but she's not bloody living here Mom and I am. When I told her thank you but no she got all pissy with me. Well I am sorry I don't mind the offer its nice but what comes with it is what i don't want to deal with. When she comes to help she is full of reprimands and derogatory remarks and put downs on me or the way I keep the apartment. Then she rants at me for hours as she cleans puts things where I can't find them and gets mad when I move them back. She also said that my house should be immaculate cause its just mom and me. what world is SHE from that mom doesn't make a mess? Okay what PLANET is she from. Yeah mom may not be able to get up and move like she used to but she YES does make a mess candy wrappers and crumbled food in her chair on the floor by the window the mess in the bathroom .. yeah okay mom doesn't make a mess whatever! .. Sorry just I had plans to do stuff today but it got put off cause I had to clean house ... though its not to HER specifications its to MINE!
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Maya: I do have thoughts of who would take care of my mom should God call me first. then I remember to stay healthy, drive safely, and pray others do as well. It is a good proactive thought so we think of these things and also to be realistic.
I have family member who are in denial of my Mom's health but I can't change them. I can just do what I can to be the best daughter/caregiver I can be to her. I know that others would never be able to do what I do with the quality I do it; should she outlive me, God bless those that think this is easy.
Prayers,
SDPeg
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Hugs to all who come here for advice, and to vent.... sending healing prayers to all. Will be heading down to my mom's house shortly to check on her, see if she paid for her Meals on Wheels, and how the med pill box is doing....
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Jo, you exhaust me = deer, apple crumble, and on and on! I need a nap just readuing your posts sometimes. lol
Not much new here. Mom told me the "kids" were there when I called last night. She had not eaten yet (6:20 pm) and was waiting for them to tell her to fix their plates. She told me what she really wanted to do was "throw the plates at them. I am so sick of them ignoring me!"
Oh dear, Mom. And no, Dad isn't coming home for dinner.
I wonder, do the other family members who are so rich with suggestions want to substitute for me for a few days? I'd welcome the relief...but I'd be afraid of the agitation they might cause.
On the other hand, my caring sister in CA found the coleslaw recipe on line that Mom can't find. (I'm sure it's in her recipe box somewhere.) I so appreciate that she is also calling Mom frequently.
I am grateful today for my sister, the sun shine and my cats who just want to cuddle this morning.
Have a good day, all.
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Is anyone ever afraid of dying first and leaving their loved one behind? Sometimes, when my aches and pains rear their ugly heads, it makes me wonder. This week has been overly emotional. I am changing churches, dealing with my mother's conditions and dealing with all the things that the cousins tell me that I need to do, only the finances aren't there to do them now. It's not like it's anything that my mother needs and has to do without, it's just things that would make THEM happier. And my best friend is going overseas on business in the middle of it all.

I think the cousins have finally accepted that sibs won't be there for our mother. Now if they would just get it into their heads that I really am an adult and have taken care of her without anyone's help for many years. She's alive, so I must have done something right, even if it was only to pray for her every single day.

Sometimes I wish the sibs had these worries on them, but I don't think that she'd be taken care of if they did. I hated to point out to dear brother what a NH would cost and how little would have to be left if they had to get her approved for Medicaid. I think the twenty or thirty dollars I spend on things I need a month is much cheaper, don't you?
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Vic, sounds like it is all catching up to dad.... guess he gets grumpy because he is not the same man he used to be and for many men this is very very hard to accept.... You are so loving and consistent with him, probably makes him feel guilty that the daughter is doing the 'parenting'...... you are a joy and a blessing.... love and hugs to you.... am glad he is getting the CT to see what is causing the pain in his side... sounds like you have a great Dr......let us know how things are, your heathen friend......
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Love all of you! You have all given me so much! I think I would have moved to "Insane" permanently! Haha..
Dads doc appointment was good. His doc is such a good guy. We talked about stay in hospital and possibility that the fluid is coming from kidneys since they are functioning at 80% or less as well as congestive heart failure. Then on to the anemia that is major concern. There is something called erythropoietin that the kidney produces to stimulate red blood cells in bone marrow. It is possible since dads kidneys aren't at 100% that this could be a factor in dads anemia. Also dad still has the pain in abdomen that he had when he went into hospital. We will get CT of that area on Wed. Dad also had appointment with dermatologist ..6 month check but he had a skin cancer on head that had to come off. Poor dad it was a long exhausting day. PT will be coming tomorrow, I hope he is up to it. Docs in hospital took dad off Celexa at night...I am going to start it back as he is getting antsy, down and very emotional at times.
Will check in tomorrow..prayers
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I will give everyone an update tomorrow after the deed is done. stormy.....we moved the col here in Nov. 2009. So almost 2 yrs I have seen a consistent and steady decline. Sad to watch and she is now past the point of being able to be left alone for any length of time. She still has not been able to figure out how we know everything she is up to when the care givers are not there. I just keep telling her I can see through the walls. We will care for her dog......I'll have 4 running around now but they all get along great so that won't be a problem.

Time for bed........long day tomorrow. Hope everyone sleeps well tonight.

Love and Hugz,
Jam
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HI Jo, I was just posting when you were...great minds think alike. And TPeg: in counseling? So am I!!! I love it! We pegs have to stick together! SDPeg
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HI all, just checkin' in to say HI and good night.

My midterm went ok, thanks for asking. Was happy that about 8 of us got together for a study group right before the test. Certain things stuck in my head because someone else said it you know. Perhaps I did as well as I thought I did. There is only so much this brain can house and then it explodes!!! ha ha

My check engine light is on my 2003 Hyundai Accent (111,000 miles ~ I am blessed with a car that let's me know when it needs attention!!!). My coolant container is about empty with evidence of spillage all over that side. The last time the hood was up was for my smog check (passed) so it might just be something small and inexpensive (I hope) So I think tomorrow I will have to miss my morning class and maybe my afternoon one as well. Ugh! But thankfully only 6 more weeks of school, then finals, then a month break!!! Whew! I should make it.

I hired a new caregiver for my mom for Mondays (my longest day at school) and apparently they had a good time. Mom went to bed. I am blessed she goes to bed early, does not wander at night, I hear her get up to go to the bathroom but she goes back to bed. Trust me, after reading about you others with night owls and wanderers, I know I am blessed!!!

For the posts over the weekend about the wonderful Wizard of Oz...two of my granddaughters will be in that play ... they are munchkins. Your post made me smile!

Good night and thank you all for being my friends on this site. Adore you!!!

SDPeg
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hi everyone - sore back from dealing with deer meat and more coming. G does most of it but I get to baggie it - taking a break
sounds like everyone is ticking along -
terri - do you have an alternative for your mum - as long as she gets away with this behaviour she will keep prob doing it -is it alz or just the way she is?
seeme - good to hear from u -take your time over what you have to do - it isn't easy
ladee - marie laughed - that is awesome and amazing!!!
stormy - sorry dad fell but glad he is not sore -yes, we go out at those temps -some work outside then too. I try to avoid the worse days now that I am retired but schools keep going - nothing shuts down unless there is a blizzard and the RCMP says to keep off the roads. The college shut down once in the 25+ years i worked there
jam -woo hoo!!! 14 lbs off - the NH sounds great -think the col will enjoy herself
ros -glad u r around - praying for work and pay!
54 - hanging in there I see - such a long process -so glad u have help
sdpeg -how ya doin'?
tpeg -it will work out - somehow... glad u have counselling tomorrow
cmag - good one re the Oz
everyone - thinking of you - gotta finish my tea and get back to the kitchen -apple crumble in the oven
love, hugs and prayers to all ♥♥♥
jo
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Actually, I'm happy he is doing SO MUCH BETTER. I have to stop my madness.
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My hubby says when Bully Brother comes to pick up dad for hunting, all of his stuff is going with him.
It may just be my paranoia - but when sweet sis came last month for the visit; one of the first things she said in the truck on the way home from the airport, was how crazy is Lark for wanting to send a letter to her house for her to send to Dad from her home address. HA, how funny is that, well Bully brother, I'm just happen to be flying there to see Dad, send the letter.
well it's what my mind has concocted, oh and bully btother probably help her pay for her trip. Would that be why she has only asked me how he is doing six times, when she was asking everyday, before her visit.
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Hello, I am just checking in to say I am still alive. I have to work tonight. See you tomorrow!
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Welcome newcomers.... I'm sure you all will enjoy this thread if you haven't already. Prayers being sent your way!!!!!!
Jam- I know this will be a change for you and Target and for the col. But hopefully a good one for all involved. It sounds like a wonderful nh maybe you can get me a room there. Especially like the part about them serving alcohol. You sure you are sending col to a nh and not a hotel????????? Let us know how things go tomorrow.
Shawna- I like Arby's too. I love their roast beef sandwiches and the sauce Yum!!!!! Glad you and your mom had a good day shopping.
C-mag- i meant to tell you the other day that i really enjoyed reading your poems. You have alot of talent. You still enjoying your man cave, i think i need to get me a girl cave.
Ladee- glad that Marie was laughing today and not giving you a hard time, but sorry sonny is depressed.
54J- I know it must be very difficult to see your husband in the shape he is in. I pray for peace for you and him.......
Vickie- how did the drs appt go today with your dad? what did he tell ya'll?
Seemee- it is good to hear from you, i know that this is still so hard and still so new. You are still in my thoughts and prayers!!!!!
Peggy- prayers being sent your way.....
Emjo- all i have to say is Brrrrrrrrrr..... if it really does get down to - 40 degrees there. My Lord i would not stick my little toe outside for fear that it would get frostbite. How in the world do you stand it being that cold..... Do you go outside when it is that cold????? Love ya!!!
Jam- how long have ya'll been taking care of col?
Well, if i forgot about anyone i am sorry and my prayers are being sent your way...
Well, sis told me today that dad fell last night when he was coming back from the bathroom. He was right there at his recliner when he fell. I asked him today was he sore and he said no. So i guess he is ok from the fall. He said he fell on his side. And tomorrow he goes in the morning to get his feeding tube changed out. He has a new kind that they change out every 3 months. And sis is going to ask dr about the coffee grounds in his feeding tube that she saw the other day. We have not seen anymore of them. And dad finished his antibiotics friday. So we will see what dr says tomorrow..... hugs stormyyyyyyyyyyyyy
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Good to see you Seeme Sue... and just post when you feel like it.... hope you know how loved you are, and yes, we do go to the dark side sometimes......but there is only 'giggles' there as you said.... nothing ugly, life has enough ugly without us adding to it....Have any flies been bothering you???? That is what I refer to myself as when I am worried about Seeme, just an annoying fly buzzing around her.... but hey, what are friends for, we gotta love each other, no one else understands us.....
Lot of love and hugs sent to you sister-friend.....
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Jam......BAWAHAHAHAHAHA.......glad I wasn't drinking

All the free time is good, but I almost have too much of it. Glad when this yard sale is over.................then I get to argue with my MIL. It is too soon to have smeone else in that bedroom. Tomorrow is what.....7 weeks.....just can't do it yet. I still lack motivation to get things done now tht I have all this free time. Jam, you won't know how you feel about it till it happens. Just take it how it comes. You'll still have to go there to see her, and that will be another set of feelings. And don't let Target out of going there, too.

Welcome to all the newbies. I cared for my mom for 5 years and she died iin a hospice facility just 7 weeks ago. She had many health issues, so it was a blessing and she was ready. Thought I was, too, but just goes to show you.......
I didn't have many sib problems, except that they didn't REALLY know what it took to care for her, especially the brothers. But I reigned supreme and if someone pissed me off, I let them "hold it". Things aren't completely settles with her estate, and all thins haven't made it to those intended, but I will get to it eventually.

From March this year, when I started on this site, and then started conversing with Jam and Ladee, I can say I have been helped tremendously. To talk about things, ask questions, and get susggestions, and especially LAUGH, will do more for you than most drugs. We are our own group therapy. I hope you all keep coming back. We NEVER have anything to say that would HURT you....every one of you are very important FOR everyone else and TO everyone else.

If I don't post every day, please know that I am reading everything every day. When I feel myself falling in the black hole, I may be quiet for a time. I prefer to get on here when I have something clever or funny to say to brighten your day. I can also go to the dark side with my humor, so I may watch that for a while. Ladee is our problem child, and she sometimes takes me with her to the corner where we giggle and say stupid things.....so beware..................later....going dancing witht the stars..............
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Oh TPeg, I am so sorry you are going to have to see Bully brother....Maybe there will just be stoney silence.... and as far as your dad, sounds like he is excited and looking forward to going hunting....I don't know all the circumstances, but maybe this is something he needs to do for himself....will B brother take good care of your dad while he is gone???? It is such a guy thing, and I don't understand it, but maybe with the cortisone shots and better mobility you won't worry about him so much.... and yes, get to your counselor.... have a plan in place in case it gets crazy..... and at least he hasn't been bothering you since your comment to him.... Please don't drive yourself crazy between now and then.... and I loved what you said about all of US being the best caregivers in the world..... yes, we are, aren't we.... keep us updated on your 'nerves' between now and then... we are here for you.....
lynn, sorry to hear that things are so crazy for you...... sure wish you would fill out your profile so we don't have to ask you a million questions..... and your are right, you are no ones b****....Caregiving can be so crazy making sometimes..... let us know how you are....
Jam, I am happy to hear that the col is going to the NH of your choice... sounds like a very nice one... and I am glad you told her too.... that may make the transition a little easier for her..... but she loves people, and God knows she loves to drink, so maybe she will settle right in...will she be on a Alz. unit???
And you know good and well you are NOT going to keep running up and down those stairs.... don't even try to fool us.... You are going to be setting on your couch, eating choclate and watching football....we are here for you with the adjustment of a quite house.... just don't leave us here on this thread..... love ya...
Everyone else.... hope your day was not so exhausting that you can check in and let us know how you are.......
I wanted to give ya'll a positive 'Marie' report.... she was actually laughing today!!!!!! I know, I know, who stole the real Marie.... but am going to enjoy this for as long as it lasts...... maybe she really is feeling better, taking her pain meds like she should, but still won't get any excercise, but I think the daughter said she has PT coming soon.... and my poor little Sonny Man was a little depressed today... he is always like that after his son has been there for the weekend....
And Marie did not give me any problems about changing Sonny's underclothes everyday.... she didn't want to mess with it, Ok, I will get him to do it every morning.... I just can't stand the thought of him not having clean underclothes on.... he was ok with it, forgot about it before we got back down the hall.
Seeme Sue, I love you, you are in my thoughts and prayers everyday... take care of yourself.... Texas hugs for you....
check back in later.....
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Hello ALL,
Welcome newbies, glad to see you here. This is the place to vent and get our support. I have a Bully Sib- well he's been out of our lives since I told him to grow up. He did send 1 email after that, stating he was going to write his dad a letter and he expected him to get it. And that he fully intends on taking his dad deer hunting. Well F-I-L just told me he intends on going deer hunting, and the season opens Nov 11. Now I'm having an anxiety attack. How is this sick old man going to survive that trip. Well, I know they are hunting boys from way back, my son tells me they only ride around in the truck looking for deer, and if they see some in shooting distance from the truck then grampa gets out of the truck to shoot it. So I feel better in that respect, the reason this topic came up was that I had ice bags on my knees.i saw my Ortho doc and got Cortisone(yippee) I'll take that shot of pain for the relief of the joints. I told him it helps me alot. He wondered if it would help him, I offered to call my doc office, and he said yeah okay. Then he said less than a minute later that he should wait until after deer hunting. Hummm. ? He doesn't move except to go potty or come out of his room to eat. He did walk 3 times more than a week ago. None last week. And coming out to eat get him winded, COPD.

I am perplexed- what and when are we going to encounter the Bully Brother. I'm glad I have a pscyh appmnt wednesday. I'm going to need professional help. Or I should write down the books that have been mentioned. If i could just find the time away from FB to read an actual book. Thanks for being here. I just needed to vent, again. Hugs to everyone here - oldies and newbies, each one of US are the best caregivers in the world.
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Iam so jealous right now. I but after a big blow out on Sat she has tried once again to play like she has not done one thing in this world. So as of today I don't have the heart to tell her to leave. But it wont be long before she says something to tick me off once again. I am nobodys B????
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Time for a short check-in..........I feel like I have cloned myself today and we keep running into each other.

CMag........you are so correct! And to add to the title of your book, there are 3 I found a couple of years ago by Gregory Maguire entitled Wicked, Son of a Witch and A Lion Among Men. I started reading the first one and found it was very bizarre....the ratings I have read are good, but I was having a difficult time getting into it. May try again.

We had the admissions interview this morning and tomorrow morning we will be taking the col to the nursing home. I have her clothes packed and her dresser empty, we will need to take her famous chair and tv. She is okay with it as we told her it was for therapy to help her strengthen her legs so she can walk better. Which is the truth, we just neglected to tell her how long. I have spent most of the day with her telling her all the fun things to look forward to. There are always activities, an ice cream parlor, she can go outside and sit by the.....drum roll here................small pond!!!!!!!!!! She can put a bird feeder outside her window. Every other Tuesday is "alcohol day".....they allow a small glass of wine or a margarita and serve cheese and crackers.....that one perked her up....:) We can take her dog to see her as much as we want. I will introduce putting pictures on the walls a little at a time....don't want to put her into too much shock yet as she thinks she will only be gone a month. How do I feel? I don't have a clue. Maybe in a week or two the realization will hit that I'm not spending all my evenings and weekends constantly running up and down stairs. Although I will continue that through the winter as I have lost 14lbs doing it! I certainly won't miss cleaning pingo off of everything every day. But then again......yeah I probably will. Boy is this a two-edged sword.

ladee and seeme..............you know what I am referring to when I quote Jim Carrey from "The Mask"..................."hold onto your lug nuts........it's time for an overhaul"...............I will explain to everyone else later....:)

Hope it's been a good day for all..............

Love and Hugz,
Jam
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Jam, what you wrote about Munchkins, the wicked witch, the land of Oz and Kansas reminds me of the title of a book, One Way Ticket to Kansas by Ozzie Tinman. No matter if the person we are caring for lives in the OZ of a personality disorder, the OZ of Demntia, etc., we need a way back to Kansas by taking care of ourselves. Hope everyone has a good day!
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