As of now, today's caregiver is 1 hour late. Thankfully mom is still asleep.
Can today be over now?
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NoiseDesign - Jul 25, 2008 8:59:43 am PDT #8648 of 10001
Our wings are not tired
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.
Gadget_Girl - Jul 25, 2008 9:36:22 am PDT #8655 of 10001
Just call me "Siouxsie Shunshine".
ND, I'll second what Fred Pete said. Take some time to do something for yourself today.
Pix - Jul 25, 2008 9:38:52 am PDT #8656 of 10001
We're all getting played with, babe. -Weird Barbie
I suck at caregiving. I completely suck at it. There is no shame in feeling uncomfortable and unhappy doing a job that is so brutally difficult, especially when it is your own mother. You guys are paying a CNA because it is a hard job that neither you nor your sister are trained to do. I'm very sorry that your first two days down there alone coincided with D.'s days off. I hope the part-time caregiver has arrived and has a good explanation of why she is so late. But hang in there, and take breaks. You're going to get one tomorrow, remember. Just focus on that.
vw bug - Jul 25, 2008 10:07:39 am PDT #8657 of 10001
Mostly lurking...
ND, I just talked to my dad, and he's mortified that you got such a phone call. He'd be happy to help in any way that he can. He said if you'd like to call him, he'd be happy to call the local district commander to make sure the information gets distributed properly--so you don't have to do that. He'd also like to assure you that you guys did everything just fine, and that it's actually not your responsibility to communicate all of that. If you'd like to talk to my dad or have me have him call you, please e-mail me. Dad would really be more than happy to help with this. He feels pretty terrible that you were made to feel guilty during this time. That's the LAST thing the Masons should be doing right now...