{{ND}} I'm sorry. I know this is so very hard, but I also know you will do what you need to do and get past it. Care giving is a whole lot different with a stranger than with a parent. Very tough.
Book: I believe I just... I think I'm on the wrong ship. Inara: Maybe. Or maybe you're exactly where you ought to be.
'Serenity'
Spike's Bitches 41: Thrown together to stand against the forces of darkness
[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risqué (and frisqué), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.
Laura - Jul 25, 2008 8:44:01 am PDT #8645 of 10001
Our wings are not tired.
Daisy Jane - Jul 25, 2008 8:47:03 am PDT #8646 of 10001
"This bar smells like kerosene and stripper tears."
(((ND))) Points up at what smarter people said.
Calli - Jul 25, 2008 8:48:38 am PDT #8647 of 10001
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
It's a learned skill. It's distasteful, though nurturing types can more easily fold the necessary things into the caregiving part of their psyche. It's always worse when it's family.
Yes, this. Also, the professional caretakers get to go home at the end of the day and recharge. You, not so much.
NoiseDesign - Jul 25, 2008 8:59:43 am PDT #8648 of 10001
Our wings are not tired
As of now, today's caregiver is 1 hour late. Thankfully mom is still asleep.
Can today be over now?
Gadget_Girl - Jul 25, 2008 9:07:13 am PDT #8649 of 10001
Just call me "Siouxsie Shunshine".
Can today be over now?
sorry I can't grant that wish. I really would if I could!
Fred Pete - Jul 25, 2008 9:10:41 am PDT #8650 of 10001
Ann, that's a ferret.
ND, when the caregiver arrives, go out and do something for yourself. I join in what everyone else is saying about the great things you're doing, but you can only help your mother if you take care of yourself, too.
So spend some time today taking care of ND. Doesn't matter what you do. As long as it's for yourself.
Miracleman - Jul 25, 2008 9:12:57 am PDT #8651 of 10001
No, I don't think I will - me, quoting Captain Steve Rogers, to all of 2020
Sean K - Jul 25, 2008 9:14:06 am PDT #8652 of 10001
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
Wish I could do more to help, Drew. My head is still pounding.
Typo Boy - Jul 25, 2008 9:28:02 am PDT #8653 of 10001
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
Happy birthday, vw!!
Happy anniversary, Barb!!
vw bug - Jul 25, 2008 9:29:18 am PDT #8654 of 10001
Mostly lurking...
Hang in there, Drew.
Also, if you'd like a Mason to help with letting the Masonic/Shriner friends know, drop me an e-mail. My dad actually works for Supreme Council and I'm sure he'd find it an honor to help you out in this way.