
Many of us, myself included, come from a dysfunctional family which adds a lot of weight to the challenges of caregiving. I have read stores on various threads on other topics and decided it would be good to have a thread just for this topic for people to share, vent and discuss.
The idea for this thread originated on the thread named "The Caregiver....How are YOU doing today?"
My brother has lung disease and is in California. So many areas are burning. We have the peyette fire, Montana, Utah, Oregon, BC and others. Staying is recommended and the best thing to do.
Golden, The students at the university have had some good ideas. Forestry council students have delivered fire wood. Some other groups have raised money to buy certificates for heating oil. Local beauticians have made home visits to help some of the elderly to get out a haircut or a new style. Another student group raised money to buy prescription cards at the local pharmacy to help with prescriptions. It's been a fantastic outpouring of support. A bunch of guys who build dorm lofts have put up shelving for a small resource library.
Sinus headaches again. I am pretty sure it is an allergen of some sort. This too shall pass!!!
Center is coming along. Having new carpet put down in two rooms. We had new appliances donated for the small kitchen.
Saturday evening a sorority at the university had a dance. They charged a box of Depends per couple admission. We got 153 boxes- various sizes men's and women's. So many caregivers have said that is a major expense they need help with. But, the needs
Hope everyone is doing well.
sharyn -your air quality sounds nasty and those mosquitoes on top of it. We don't get fogged any more -- pollution or pesticides - not sure which. E is fitting right in -awesome. It is hard on mums to let go sometimes. Oh my, sorting out bed rooms. I still have some to do from the events of last year. I have lived without much to do with my sis for years. I am sure, despite the dysfunction, in some ways I will miss mother when she goes.
upset - I would take the heat over mosquitoes any day. Blackflies are awful. Here they have been known to kill cattle as there are so many of them. But we don't get many in town, Surely the day will come when there are no more surprise bills. Hopefully, soon.
My list is things I should have done the past few years but was not inclined to with dealing with mother and other issues. I should be caught up soon. You are wise to check your credit report. Quiet day for me too again.
glad - I see you lurking around. Not MIA at all. I don't know if we ever can forget completely the family cr^p we have been through. Maybe it is to remind us to stay away from it. The skies here were amazing when the fire was approaching last year. I hope never to see it again. Prayers for Florida for sure. Love you too!
On mostly clear days, the sunsets are gorgeous!! Today we can't see the sky and the sun is a hazy orange orb.
Sharyn, our sunrises and sunsets are absolutely gorgeous! The smoke helps, sure you must be experiencing the same.
Prayers for those in Florida that we do not experience what some are predicting.
I do love you all and so value the support you have provided over the past five years.
Sharyn, I don't know which is worse - heat or mosquitoes. We didn't have many mosquitoes this year, but plenty of black flies.
Golden, Your to-do list is lengthy. I didn't do anything today. Spent two hours speaking to people at the company about the bill I received. I am totally tired of these surprises. I spoke with my attorney. He said to pay it...it's in Mom's name and was incurred before she died. My brother and I both checked our credit reports again. Scared of my SIL, niece and nephew.
It's been rather funky here with a heat wave and air quality in Red Alert. Very headachy days. We are having a mosquito issue here as well due to time of year, new builds watering new sod and over irrigation in established common areas of the subdivision. We have (several community members) reported it to county mosquito abatement. We should get "fogged" in a few days.
E started pre school today!! He did great, found toys to play with immediately while dd cried going back to her car, lol!! Hard for mom's to start letting go just a bit.
Getting guest room put together as my bil is coming to visit around mid month. This room has become a storage room of sorts since we moved in, haha!!
Lots of people missing in action. Proof that life changes once you have lost your LO, or simply are overwhelmed by life, or...
Ultrasound and bone density on Thursday, one cataract surgery in 11 days and the other 4 weeks later. Slowly crossing items off the list. Hopefully not too many will be added for a while. No word from the insurance again. We may have to go up a step. I will wait a little while longer.
(((((Hugs)))) to everyone!
My aunt will be leaving on Thursday. She will be moving to San Antonio. Her children found her a nice independent senior apartment. She will have a lot to do, but they will be close by to help her. I've enjoyed her visit with me.
I've been dealing with another surprise bill compliments of my mom and brother. I'm glad I haven't closed the checking acct I was using to pay her bills. I think there was no end to what she let my brother and his family do. I had checked her credit report and this account did not appear. I called the company and they are to send me complete details on the account. It's so disheartening.
I will check Merrells out. I don't mind paying a price for the right shoe. They last a long time for me. My "sensible" winter boots with a treads like truck tires are over 20 years old. I bought them at a sale for $9.00 so they don't owe me anything.
Still "floating" through the day. Kind of a nice feeling...
Linda - re snacks, I pretty well keep to my normal food types, though convenience ones . I feel better that way. I make lettuce wraps with romaine and deli meats in the car, always have nuts or peanuts, and small peanut butters from breakfast, fruit and some other veggie like small bell peppers or celery - and - my dark chocolate! Cauliflower keeps quite well. Pepperoni works too. We often bring the little cans of lemon tuna and such, and cheese and small yogurts for R and can use those in a hotel instead of a meal.
trying - I am with you re plodding vs excitement, Can you give me a brand name for those sneakers? Glad your parents are OK and your dad has spoken up in defence of his caregiver. Fortunately mother gets along with caregivers from all areas of the world, but her doctor better be not be from some of them.
sharyn - how awful!
lucky - not nice at all.
Hopefully society has changed for the better in that account, though I know it is not perfect.
Sinus headache - just came on this evening. At times I wonder if it is this house and some remaining mold. Guess I will find out when I move.
Nite all!
My Dad was handicapped and people called him crippled and I hated that too.