tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367313881309638457.post1049706060030186781..comments2023-03-24T04:02:17.469-06:00Comments on I am my mother's keeper - A job I cherish!: 9 - Not a walk in the park!healthcare hostageshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08287109617200568023noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367313881309638457.post-66008746081323412592013-07-10T00:28:39.095-06:002013-07-10T00:28:39.095-06:00Thank you so much Donovan! That's very kind o...Thank you so much Donovan! That's very kind of you to say. Most days I feel like I am a great example of what NOT to do! But, that's why I wanted so badly to share this story (the UBC was just the kick in the pants I needed to get started).......not everybody has to make the same mistakes, I'll share mine!<br /><br />It absolutely could happen to anyone at any time. I always knew that, but it became glaringly apparent when I started this blog and read some of the comments and emails I received.<br /><br />Thanks for taking the time to read my blog post. I hope to see you again!<br /><br />Have a fantastic day and don't forget to count your blessings!healthcare hostageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08287109617200568023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367313881309638457.post-31430245196600025282013-07-09T22:53:33.317-06:002013-07-09T22:53:33.317-06:00You are a role model! Way to go with such a powerf...You are a role model! Way to go with such a powerful gesture of love in the present. It is, well.. a present for your mom- and for you. You are absolutely on point that this applies to me and everyone who reads your true story as it unfolds.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17831915238107502207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367313881309638457.post-84112683963089058602013-07-09T22:11:28.267-06:002013-07-09T22:11:28.267-06:00Thank you. Trust me, I know how blessed I am to h...Thank you. Trust me, I know how blessed I am to have gotten to know my mother so well.<br /><br />There are a LOT of people having similar experiences to varying degrees. I am hoping sharing promotes caring!<br /><br />I hope you'll join me again! Oh, and share my story with those friends & family members!<br /><br />Have a blessed day!healthcare hostageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08287109617200568023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367313881309638457.post-53980367390975348472013-07-09T22:08:27.707-06:002013-07-09T22:08:27.707-06:00It's tough no matter what role you play in you...It's tough no matter what role you play in your parents health care. Not everybody can be there full time.......and not every parent needs or wants us there all the time! But it sounds like you are as involved as you can be and that you have made sure your mother is safe and happy. That's really the important thing! Be as involved as you can, even from a distance!<br /><br />Trust me, I am all too familiar with facing mortality of a parent. It is "removed", but I don't know that I think it's separate. It's terrible. It's heart breaking. But, it's inevitable, the natural progression.<br /><br />That's why it is so important to have those conversations with your parents. Better to KNOW what they want when the time comes. Some of the things we need to know as children as we make arrangements for our parents farewell are learned through simple conversations. Other information we might need require REAL conversations which may leave us with a heavy heart and a lump in our throats.<br /><br />Thank you so much for your post! I really appreciate the opportunity to share our story.<br /><br />Have a blessed day!healthcare hostageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08287109617200568023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367313881309638457.post-9745709387633992022013-07-09T21:54:30.469-06:002013-07-09T21:54:30.469-06:00Thanks for taking the time to take a ride with me ...Thanks for taking the time to take a ride with me today!<br /><br />Every day is a blessing even though some days I have to remind myself of that!<br /><br />Have a blessed day!healthcare hostageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08287109617200568023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367313881309638457.post-20209505332895493862013-07-09T11:45:36.332-06:002013-07-09T11:45:36.332-06:00And thus the roller coaster began! Stay tune!And thus the roller coaster began! Stay tune!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367313881309638457.post-39112332122602833862013-07-09T09:33:32.578-06:002013-07-09T09:33:32.578-06:00I am blessed and so appreciate the blessing you fi...I am blessed and so appreciate the blessing you find in caring for your mother. So many friends and family members are having a very similar experience. Thank you for sharing the joy and challenge! Best of luck!Nicki Sandershttp://theteentoolbox.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367313881309638457.post-2568404335140469972013-07-09T09:16:39.189-06:002013-07-09T09:16:39.189-06:00Wow this really hit home for me, as me and my sibl...Wow this really hit home for me, as me and my siblings are trying to care for my elderly mother from a distance. Sometimes I've wished that I COULD be there physically, but in my heart of hearts I realize that what she needs is beyond what I can give her. She's in good hands with the health care workers and the plan we have set up for her. <br /><br />The hardest thing though? Facing the mortality of a parent. That's a whole separate thing and not so easy even when you see it coming.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing so much about your journey with your mom. I can totally relate.Nancy Boydhttp://www.brightwings.com/articlesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367313881309638457.post-74390646955342409892013-07-09T08:42:27.735-06:002013-07-09T08:42:27.735-06:00Thanks for sharing your story...I truly understand...Thanks for sharing your story...I truly understand. I hope each day has gotten better for you and your mom. God bless!Vanessa Terrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06410176841492373705noreply@blogger.com