I have been on this site for over three years. You all learned about my dad and his passing three years ago. You've seen my comments about my mom-her incessant 'ohmygod' repeating. Well after a six month emotional struggle for her and us, she has finally...i hope...found peace as she passed away Aug 6 at 1215am. I'm still kind of numb. I took care of her since I was 9 years old. 40 years is a long time. I miss her and will miss her and my dad always.
I am however looking forward to finally having a life of my own. I got married 4 years ago and we have yet to be alone and just be married.
Thanks for all your comments. I just wanted to thank you all and say bye. I have had enough caregiving and thoughts about caregiving and dealing with doctors and nurses and caregivers and I'm taking a break from it all. I only wish I could totally give up my cell phone and internet but then I'd have no income.
Take it easy all of you. I know we'll all find peace in the end. Remember, if it's not alright, it's not the end. ;)
Dulci
terminal caregiving isnt one of the simplest parts of your life ..
Take care.
terminal caregiving isnt one of the simplest parts of your life ..
OH CAPTAIN, I agree. I didn't think I would be back on this site, but here I am. I read quite often...just don't reply. The double whammy of losing both of my parents within a 4 month span has done a number on me. I second guess myself a lot. Did I do this, did I need to do that.......on and on and on. I'm trying to learn how to deal with noncaregiving. I'm trying to find my way back to where I count. I am doing fine and then within the next while, I am consumed with grief. This is a journey and as I have discussed before, I will never be the same. Never.
Dulci, sorry about your Mom. I hope you can go on with life and not have the issues I've just stated. Peace be with you.